Mural on the side of Cicli Noe bike shop on S. 6th & 26th, South Tucson
Here you are! You made it to Class 3!
In this class we are going to cover some safety basics that you’ll need to know to ride in the roads with traffic. We’ll talk about checking over your bike, yourself, and the rules of the road. At the bottom you will find the link to your 3rd and final quiz. So let’s jump right in!
First things first — make sure your bike is safe to ride by performing and ABC Quick Check every time you ride. Watch the short video below to learn how!
Check your memory (feel free to watch the video again if you need help):
Now that you know your bike is ready to ride, let’s take a look at what to expect when you’re out on the road:
We’ve looked at the bike and we’ve looked at the laws, so it’s time to take a look at you! There are a few things that you can do to make yourself even more safe and visible on the road:
Once you start riding out in the world, you’re also going to need to know how to make sure your bike stays…well…yours! Bike theft is rampant in Tucson, so take a peek at this interactive video from the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition to learn how to properly lock up your bike. And remember, lock it up every time, even if you’re just popping in somewhere for a quick second.
You have now completed Class #3! If you feel ready, go ahead and take your final quiz here.
For over 36 years, BICAS has been a place where anyone could go to gain access to bikes, bike parts, bike repair, mechanics education and art. We have built a beautiful and much needed community resource where all are welcome, children can thrive through bike education, and low-income individuals can quickly gain access to resources needed to maintain their employment, housing, healthcare and access essential community resources. We take our commitment to this community very seriously, but at this time we are in a financial crisis and need your help.
In 2025, BICAS was owed $106,000 through a government funded grant, but this money was not paid out and then spent by the city of Tucson, causing BICAS much financial uncertainty. In 2026, several ongoing funders have been unable to provide grants due to the decreasing amount of federal funding available and drastic changes to the nonprofit funding landscape. These combined have immensely impact our small organization and as a result BICAS is at risk of closing or pausing our operations.
This shift means that we are more reliant on financial donations, and money raised in our bike shop. We are urgently asking you to consider making a donation to our organization in order to preserve bicas and ensure we can remain a resource for years to come. Any support you can offer is deeply appreciated and needed.
With much gratitude and love,
The BICAS Collective