Tag: Cyclemasters

Pinal County Recognizes Cyclemasters’ Efforts

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…

Cyclemasters Bike Maintenance and Chili Cook-Off

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,…

Boot Prints: Dave Corrigan

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…

Cyclemasters Ride in Tour de Cookie

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,…

Tour de Tucson: Unit 27 Cyclists Pass the Torch

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…

Cyclemasters Find Themes in Trash

Cindy Holm If you happened to drive along SaddleBrooke Blvd. during the first week of November, you may have noticed the orange garbage bags dotting the roadway. These bags were filled by 20 members of Cyclemasters who volunteered their time to keep the entrance into our community looking clean and inviting! This recent event was…

Cyclemasters Give Back with Bikes for Kids

Cindy Holm According to Cyclemasters President Kurt McMillen, “The most meaningful and charitable cause of approximately 200 members of Cyclemasters is the purchase, assembly, and donation of bicycles to children.” This May, 15 bikes were donated to qualifying students at Mammoth-San Manuel School (grades K-7, one bike per grade level) and Mountain Vista School in…

Cyclemasters: Keeping It Clean!

In mid-February, a crew of 19 Cyclemasters dressed in bright green and carrying trash bags and garbage grabbers, could be seen picking up trash along SaddleBrooke Blvd. Two to three times a year, for more than 10 years, members volunteer to pick up trash between Oracle and the entrance to SaddleBrooke. It was estimated that there were…

El Tour de Tucson Women’s Ride

Julia Boyd On Feb. 25 nine lady Cyclemasters attended the El Tour de Tucson Women’s Ride at the Steam Pump Ranch. They joined 45 other cyclists from the Tucson area to enjoy a day of riding the loop. This was a free women’s cycling meetup, with guest speakers focusing on riding attire, conditioning, bike maintenance,…