For Sister Mary Ann Spanjers, bicycling is a way of life. It’s in her blood. It’s in her past and in her future. And, well, so is El Tour de Tucson later next month. “El Tour de Tucson is an…
Brian Lawson knows a few things about El Tour de Tucson, given he’s ridden the event about 10 times in the last 25 years. He knows the older routes and the new one, too. He’s ridden the route when it…
Tu Nidito has been a major player in the community and with El Tour de Tucson through the years. We love having it back – again – because it has such an impact on the community. Their Ride for a…
it's out! The Banner - University Medicine & Banner - University Family Care 40th El Tour de Tucson coloring contest is ready for kids to have fun and be creative. The kids can win a new bike in each of…
Henry Kinared was four years old or close to it when he started riding in El Tour de Tucson. It was the five-miler. And, yes, he had fun. “I’ve been doing it ever since,” he said. This will be his…
For The Drawing Studio, it’s all about opportunity. Just like El Tour de Tucson, they offer anyone – any age – a chance to shine. To dream a dream and show a side of themselves - whether it’s athletic or…
You’ll see more Boy Scouts out on the course this year. And those associated with the Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council. They are back with more participants. The boy scouts will be riding – and participating – to earn…
I first heard about El Tour de Tucson in the unlikeliest of places, on a water taxi in Thailand. In May 2012, during the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok, I was sharing a river boat with a group of Rotary…
They are a small but powerful group. They are the Active 20-30 Club of Southern Arizona. This is their first year in El Tour de Tucson. Five women will be riding for Candlelighters Childhood. “El Tour is one of the…
Stephanie Engs rattled off the list of cyclists KXCI will have riding for El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 18. “One, two, three … 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 … that’s awesome,” she said, with a slight scream and big…
