David Tang has deep roots in the Tucson cycling scene having grown up in Tucson and cut his cycling industry teeth working in many Tucson shops before becoming the owner of Ordinary Bike Shop. Most recently, before joining Campfire Cycling, David managed the cycling department at REI. Beyond a deep and broad focus on all things bicycle retail, David ran a production company for many years and is a lover of house music and all things audio/visual. David also is an avid traveller and recently took an amazing sounding trip to France and Spain.
David has been busy running our ecommerce warehouse here, making things hum. David is a craftsmen of the cardboard, a tetris player of the storage shelf and a maestro of the inventory software. David does all of these things with a keen interest and love for all of you adventure minded cyclists out there. Order delivery turnaround time and super helpful customer service have taken a major leap forward here at Campfire under David’s watch.
Full Circle of Cycles – December. 18, 2025
My final Tidbit has me reminiscing about my first, and the fact that I still really want to give bikejoring a try. It’s been a couple years since that post, and I have continued to remain interested- maybe I’ll be able to get to Alaska when Leo is old enough to go on the adventure with me. The friend (as most folks that are customers know, I generally have a personal interest in getting to know you, and I invest myself in your situation) that inspired the original post reached out when he heard I was leaving here to let me know that the project is still in the works, but in his words, “good things can take a surprisingly long time,” and I am inclined to agree with that sentiment.
In an age of instant gratification and convenience, sometimes the things that require patience and painstaking effort are generally the most rewarding, and they may not immediately take flight. I’ve been privileged to be a part of an amazing team here, and the growth and development I’ve witnessed and been a part of at Campfire will continue to inspire me. A very heartfelt thank you to everyone that I’ve been able to have contact with throughout the years.
I hope to catch you on a trail, getting in some type 2 fun, the kind that always makes you smile when you remember it!
Catch Me Outside – December. 11, 2025
As many have realized from our newest job posting, I will be moving to a new role outside of Campfire next week, and there is an incredible opportunity available for the right person! I have loved my tenure here, and the team, customers, and dogs that I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with will always hold a very special place in my heart and mind.
I will still frequently be around in Tucson and on rides, but as a representative to AZ for awesome brands like Salsa and Surly amongst many, many others that have proven themselves as must-have cycling products. I will still be directly helping facilitate the wonderful mission of Campfire, and while I won’t be just a quick call to extension 2 anymore, there’s a good chance you’ll still see me on the many bikepacking trips, speaker series and Breakfast by Bikes that Campfire will continue to offer the awesome community of Tucson. This picture is from our omni-skill level trip to Colossal Cave earlier this year.
Turkey Day Delay – December. 04, 2025
For Thanksgiving this year, we hosted our families for the gathering, and I went out on a limb and ordered a bird from the internet that was hailed as one of the best that money could buy. Despite the high price, it seemed promising, with the order set a month ahead of time, and overnight delivery date scheduled for Tuesday prior to the Thursday holiday.
Well, It shipped on Monday as promised, Tuesday came and went, and tracking was saying that the pheasant carcass was stuck somewhere in Memphis, and would be delivered on Friday. The company was very understanding and apologetic, and issued a full refund for the order, and said that I could keep the order if it arrived in good condition. It did, and we enjoyed what I have to say was the finest expensive free turkey I’ve ever had!
Midnight Drip – November. 27, 2025
One of our recent customs was this sleeper Surly Midnight Special 105, intended as a road bike in rural Montana, isn’t too blingy at first glance, but has a lot to offer under the hood: Thompson stem/post, Brooks leather rider contact, gold Wolf Tooth Waveforms, Chris King BB and headset, a silent Onyx Vesper Rear hub, and a SON 28 powering a Sinewave Beacon 2. Truly a distinguished and bespoked post-apocalypse rig!
Doughnutpocalypse Now – November. 20, 2025
This past week, we have had more than our fill of sugary pastries in the shop, and this picture is only a portion of the continuous hole-y stream that ensued. Truly a hole new level of excess. Things got out of glaze fast.
Next Generation of Stoke – November. 14, 2025
Over the weekend, we had a visitor hand deliver the coolest and best postcard/thank you/momentos I’ve ever received in more than 2 decades of being in the bike business!
It wasn’t just that the sender/creator took the time to handcraft an awesome memento card, but the rider is truly in the next generation of bicycle trekkers, and to me, there is something very special about youth being adept travellers that take in culture and sights with a fresh lens. I’m really impressed with the amount of time and energy that was put into this, and I hope that a wonderful lifetime of adventures lies ahead!
Java Jappy Jalloween! – November. 07, 2025
Last week, after all of the trick-or-treaters had retreated to count their spoils, our porch was visited by a local herd of urban Javelina, and the annual celebration of Jack-o-lantern eating commenced!
I’m pretty sure that the pinnacle of the year for these metro peccaries is the wee hours of November 1st, when there are conveniently carved pumpkins laid out on doorsteps for easy enjoyment! Thanksgiving comes early for them every fall!
Halloween Sand Witches – October. 30, 2025
As fall closes in on us, and the last of the heirloom tomatoes have been ripped from our garden to make way for the winter crops, I have to take a moment to truly recognize how much I appreciate a good grinder.
As the world has now been bathed in pumpkin spice, I rejoice in the last few bites of summer’s bounty, and hope that our temps stay low enough to rid us of mosquitoes as fast as possible. Looking forward to having a good winter Giardinera (not to be confused or interchanged with Giardia).
Goldilocks Camping – October. 24, 2025
This past weekend we held our annual Catalina bikepacking trip, and the weather was absolutely perfect.
The days were warm but not hot, the night was cool but not cold, the ride was long but not too exhausting, and the campfire roasted the s’moreos just right. There was a wide array of folks and bikes (you can see bike checks on the Rigs and Riders blog post), and it was great to converse and enjoy the simple pleasures of an overall optimal camping experience. Thank you to everyone that came out and participated!
Hypsiglena _torquata – October. 17, 2025
I was taking out the compost the other morning, and came across a rather large but cute specimen of a little venomous friend (they are not dangerous to humans and super docile) hiding out by the backyard bin.
Pretty sure it was enjoying some bug snacks that the bin attracts, and decided it was a good place to wait out the heat of the day. The animal was released shortly after this photo op to engage in its pest control activities.