Tucson is Great For Moving!

Cyclovia is an event that highlights this statement and also makes it come alive. Two days of streets cleared from cars so individuals can get out and be active! In addition, vendors and other exciting events and demonstrations occur like Zumba and cooking.

Come out on Sundays, April 7th and 28th, 2013

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

What is a Cyclovia?

Cyc˙lo˙via (siI kle‘ via) n.
A Spanish word signifying the temporary closure of a network of streets to cars so that they become “open” to  people. During Cyclovia anyone can bike, walk, skate and participate in fun, free activities.

One of the first and largest cyclovias in the world is held in Bogotá, Colombia.  Every Sunday and holiday, every week of the year, the city closes down over 70 miles of roadways to cars to invite people to bike, walk, talk, exercise, picnic, sunbathe, etc. in the streets.  People from all backgrounds come together in this beautiful community-inspiring event.

Cyclovia in Tucson

Why have a Cyclovia in Tucson? Because Tucson has a lot of streets and it’s not everyday that you can be in them car-free and care-free.  Take your whole family out for this great opportunity to explore and experience Tucson’s roads without the presence of cars.

The Cyclovia Tucson Steering Committee is organizing Tucson’s fourth and fifth Cyclovia events on Sunday, April 7th and Sunday, April 28th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Cyclovia gives people from the greater Tucson region the chance to enjoy great weather, see neighbors, friends and people from throughout the area, and get a little exercise – all on city streets that will be closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters and all other forms of people-powered movement.

Motor vehicles will be detoured from the route allowing everyone the freedom to enjoy “open streets” safely and comfortably.  Cyclovia isn’t a race, parade or competition.  Instead, it’s a chance to enjoy Tucson from a new perspective (outside of the car).  Walk your dog, roller skate, blow bubbles.  Have fun because during Cyclovia, the streets are yours!

(all content taken from http://www.cycloviatucson.org/welcome/). Please visit this website for more information.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!