I’ve had this idea in the back of my mind for the longest time. I think downtown Fresno is actually pretty cool. There are lots of interesting buildings and fun places to explore. Wouldn’t it be great to have a knowledgeable docent guide you around town, stopping at interesting places to talk about the history or significance of a certain building? Of course, the best way to do this is by bike, because there’s no way you can cover enough ground on foot. And doing this by car would be a comical exercise in frustration; hop in the car, drive, park, hop out, look, repeat.

This year I am going to develop bicycle tours for three specific events:

1. In May, we’ll have a fun tour of downtown, highlighting Armenian history.
2. In September, the second annual Tour de Fresno will include a fun tour of Old Fig Garden.
3. And in October, the City of Fresno is celebrating it’s anniversary with many fun activities, including a bike tour with official docents.

Next week I’m meeting with representatives from City of Fresno’s Traffic Engineering, Parks and Recreation, and Historic Preservation departments. I’ve already reserved a domain name for Cycle Fresno Urban Bicycle Tours, and when I meet with the City I intend to present a proposal for how this all can work. So stay tuned!