Wanda Ross On July 4, several Cyclemasters bicyclists, led by Gail Thom and Marty Herbert, rode for an hour on many SaddleBrooke streets and counted 290 U.S. flags. That’s a lot of American pride here. Since our independence on July 4, 1776, the United States of America has changed greatly. The USA has grown from…
Randy Park Ten members of SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters traveled to the Black Hills of South Dakota to ride the 109-mile George S. Mickelson Trail. The Mickelson Trail is a rails-to-trails Hall of Fame bike trail and is considered one of the most scenic trails in the country. The path was originally built by the Burlington Route…
The SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters recently presented bicycles to eight students at a San Manuel elementary school. Twelve Cyclemasters attended the ceremonies.
Cindy Holm This year, 23 Cyclemasters members participated with approximately 9,000 other riders in the annual El Tour de Tucson. El Tour de Tucson is a fundraising ride and the longest-running event of its kind in Arizona since 1983. Participants range from novices to professionals who ride out of a passion for cycling, as a…
Cindy Holm For 15 years, Cyclemasters have been picking up trash along SaddleBrooke Blvd. On April 20, 21 Cyclemasters volunteered their time to rid the road of garbage once again. During this event, Pinal County acknowledged these years of service by hosting a Subway lunch and awarding T-shirts to the volunteers. In addition, a 15-year…
Cindy Holm For the first time, Cyclemasters offered its members a bike maintenance workshop followed by a chili cook-off. Approximately 40 members gathered at SaddleBrooke One, where Cyclemasters President Kurt McMillen, member John Boyd, and Jim Barrett of Birdie Trikes Sales and Service addressed the following topics: Typical Repairs on the Road, At-Home Preventive Maintenance,…
Diana Smith Dave Corrigan is no stranger to commitment and hard work. He is dedicated to his family and friends, loyal to his country, and generous with his time and expertise. Many of his contributions to the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) have been behind the scenes but beneficial to all its members. Born in De…
Cindy Holm More than 40 Cyclemasters members joined the Marana Rotary’s Tour de Cookie, which was held in early March. This sweet fundraising event, which combines cycling and cookies, supports various local, national, and international service projects undertaken by the Marana Rotary Club. Riders enjoyed a casual 33.5-mile loop along The Loop river bike path,…
Cindy Holm This year, 22 Cyclemasters members participated with approximately 7,500 other riders in the annual El Tour de Tucson. El Tour de Tucson is a fundraising ride and the longest-running event of its kind in Arizona since 1983. Participants range from novices to professionals who ride out of a passion for cycling, as a…
Sue Case Many athletic residents live in Unit 27; however, those who ride bicycles, and particularly those elite athletes who ride in the annual Tour de Tucson (El Tour), are part of a special group. Kay Erb and her husband Tom had been avid cyclists in Michigan before they moved to SaddleBrooke in 2002. They…