That's funny, and probably as it should be. See, most everyone I know in Tucson does what they can to avoid Phoenix!

I can't compare the cycling because I have never ridden in PHX, but both places should have plenty of sunshine. PHX is, however, much larger area-wise and population-wise than Tucson. That might be why Tucson feels quite a bit more laid back to me, although I am sure there are sections within the greater PHX area that are similar.