Cycling is popular in Tucson due to its flat terrain and dry climate. Tucson and Pima County maintain an extensive network of marked bike routes, signal crossings, on-street bike lanes, mountain-biking trails, and dedicated shared-use paths. The Loop is a network of seven linear parks comprising over 100 mi (160 km) of paved, vehicle-free trails that encircles the majority of the city with links to Marana and Oro Valley. The Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (TPCBAC) serves in an advisory capacity to local governments on issues relating to bicycle recreation, transportation, and safety. Tucson was awarded a gold rating for bicycle-friendliness by the League of American Bicyclists in 2006. COUNT 5
QSN1 Why is cycling popular in Tucson? ANS1 its flat terrain and dry climate QSN2 What is The Loop? ANS2 a network of seven linear parks QSN3 How many miles of trails are in The Loop? ANS3 over 100 QSN4 What organization advises the Tucson government on bike concerns? ANS4 Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee QSN5 What kind of places to ride bikes does Tucson have? ANS5 marked bike routes, signal crossings, on-street bike lanes, mountain-biking trails, and dedicated shared-use paths