Another Tucsonan here. Great video! Thanks! I've ridden much of the loop and also walked a fair amount of it. And I just love Tucson. Glad you like it here!
My wife and I love the loop. They just expanded it by connecting Gladden Farms area to the main loop at Avra Valley Rd. Expect a bit more traffic of bikes now as Gladden Farms residential is currently about 32k people. Thank you for mentioning the sun. It is brutal and unforgiving. I now wear long sleeve, moisture wicking shirts. Sun screen anything that is not covered. Always check the loop map before heading out to avoid any closure areas.
Steve Wilson head of Pima County Parks, had a vision. Build a system of parks that are linear in design. Using the main Rivers/Washes, the proposal made a loop around The valley. August of 2007 Chuck Huckleberry signed an addendum that there would be no more money spent on linear parks. There were these old retired guys, who participated in several other bike events, like RAAM, and El Tour de Tucson, and Green Valley Cyclist. Since these guys were retired they liked to meet downtown and have lunch. They would drop into the offices of Chuck and bug him about “The Loop”. April of 2008 they finally wore Chuck down and were given his Administrative Assistant to seek out misc. pockets of money from other county projects. A lot of funding was provided in river bank protection projects, funded by federal funds, as well. It’s taken what it’s taken. With links being added still. The Loop is an excellent example of a vision can become a reality with benefit for just about everyone.
I can't stand ebikes, and to have to use one on a flat trail in the desert is just embarrassing. I'm 70 and I've ridden the entire loop several times on a real bike, and it's no issue at all.
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As a Tucsonan and avid cyclist, you presented the Loop and my beloved city very well. Great video, and thanks for the love!
Thanks! It was a fun city and I loved visiting! The Loop is a huge asset to your city.
The Loop has been my daily work commute for the past six years. Been a dream come true.
Not gonna lie, I'm envious! That's a nice commute!
Another Tucsonan here. Great video! Thanks! I've ridden much of the loop and also walked a fair amount of it. And I just love Tucson. Glad you like it here!
Glad you enjoyed it! Can't wait to head back next spring.
Good assessment of the topic.
My wife and I love the loop. They just expanded it by connecting Gladden Farms area to the main loop at Avra Valley Rd. Expect a bit more traffic of bikes now as Gladden Farms residential is currently about 32k people. Thank you for mentioning the sun. It is brutal and unforgiving. I now wear long sleeve, moisture wicking shirts. Sun screen anything that is not covered. Always check the loop map before heading out to avoid any closure areas.
@@Mrdsmith500 Definitely! I learned my lesson about the sun the hard way. Can't wait to try the new extension!
@@appalachianrailtrails I learned the hard way too. My forearm is currently in the process healing from it. Hey, give me a shout next time in town.
Steve Wilson head of Pima County Parks, had a vision. Build a system of parks that are linear in design. Using the main Rivers/Washes, the proposal made a loop around The valley. August of 2007 Chuck Huckleberry signed an addendum that there would be no more money spent on linear parks. There were these old retired guys, who participated in several other bike events, like RAAM, and El Tour de Tucson, and Green Valley Cyclist. Since these guys were retired they liked to meet downtown and have lunch. They would drop into the offices of Chuck and bug him about “The Loop”. April of 2008 they finally wore Chuck down and were given his Administrative Assistant to seek out misc. pockets of money from other county projects. A lot of funding was provided in river bank protection projects, funded by federal funds, as well. It’s taken what it’s taken. With links being added still. The Loop is an excellent example of a vision can become a reality with benefit for just about everyone.
Thanks for the insight! I'm glad it all came together. Tucson should be proud.
Well done. I will be adding this to my list of trails to ride.
Thanks! It's definitely worth a trip. Make sure you build in a day to explore the city too -- tons of great places to pass the time there as well.
I can't stand ebikes, and to have to use one on a flat trail in the desert is just embarrassing. I'm 70 and I've ridden the entire loop several times on a real bike, and it's no issue at all.
Congratulations!