Description
Welcome to Tucson, Arizona — and the next chapter of the Van & Trike Tour.
After leaving Palm Springs and Tri-A-Bike, I wasn’t even sure I would continue this journey. But after some reflection (and a detour from Detroit through Las Vegas), I’m back on the road — heading into the southern leg of the tour.
In this episode:
• Transition from Palm Springs to Tucson
• Life on the road (Vegas with family… and the reality check after 😅)
• First impressions of desert riding
• Recumbent trike community in Arizona
• The Tucson TOT (Trikes Only Tour) event kickoff
• Planning a full 90km loop around the city
This is where the tour becomes something new — less structured, more real, and a lot more unpredictable.
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This is just the beginning of the final leg.
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00:00 Welcome from Tucson, Arizona
00:05 Leaving Palm Springs + Tour Decision
00:44 What is the Tucson TOT Event?
01:05 Prepping for the Ride
01:44 Unexpected Warm Weather + Tour Shift
02:04 Vegas Trip with Family
03:04 The REAL Cost of Vegas
04:13 Heading to Orientation Ride
05:02 Driving Detroit → Vegas → Tucson
05:42 Vegas Experience + Paranormal Show
06:54 First Impressions of Desert Climate
07:13 Tucson Ride Setup + Shops Preview
08:23 Random Encounters on the Ride
09:03 Desert Landscape + Cactus Insights
12:07 Flooding & Desert Infrastructure
13:40 First Impressions of Tucson Cycling Scene
14:37 Arrival at Orientation (Rudy’s)
15:04 Meeting the Community
16:17 Planning Upcoming Rides
17:24 Missed Drone Opportunity
18:33 Back at RV Park (Van Life Reality)
20:13 Planning the 90km Loop
20:39 Van Sleeping Setup + Recovery