Cyclovia returns to Tucson with ‘remix’ | Entertainment

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Owen Mugmon, 2, wears cool sunglasses as he drove down North Fourth Avenue with his father Matthew in 2015 as they partake in Cyclovia with the launch of Cyclovia Remix. Through March, Tucsonans can explore six routes over six months, spanning 20 Tucson neighborhoods and multiple business districts.

AE Araiza,

Arizona Daily Star

After canceling the annual block party last year, Cyclovia has returned to Tucson with a new twist.

As the pandemic continues to affect daily life, the annual community event that turns the city streets into physical activity for a day has launched Cyclovia Remix, a new six-month event with a variety of outdoor cultural activities – including group rides , Pop-up events and a different bike route every month – from October to March.

“Remix feels like the perfect hybrid approach to bring the key ingredients of Cyclovia Tucson together so we don’t have to wait any longer to enjoy it, whether it’s a pandemic or not,” said Emily Yetman, executive director of the nonprofit Living Streets Alliance for the annual event.

The Cyclovia event began in 2010 with the intention of bringing the community together by repurposing public roads and opening them up to cycling, walking and getting to know local neighborhoods. Last year, the event was canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

The first stop in the Cyclovia Remix is ​​the South 12th Avenue Route, which invites attendees to connect with businesses on the south side of Tucson, starting on 39th Street and past Drexel Road.

“I think it’s important to highlight local businesses on the south side because we are competing with big companies that offer competitive prices and wages but don’t understand and give something back to our community like we do,” says Mateo Otero, owner from Rollies Mexican Patio.

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