Brett Dooley is a cagey veteran of El Tour de Tucson - as a cyclist and a musician. He’s ridden in the event a few times and has part of the entertainment as well. On Nov. 22, he’s going to…

Ben’s Bells founder Jeannette Maré transformed personal tragedy into a powerful journey of healing and hope. Over the past 23 years, Ben’s Bells has grown from a simple act of kindness, distributing the first bell, into a vibrant movement that…

Back in 2021, we called Stu Carter a hero. He’ll always be that to us at El Tour de Tucson and Tour de Zona, the event he had a major impact on. He loved the event – leading the pack…

Phoenix Millan can’t wait for the El Tour 5K. Well, she and her friends can’t wait. They will be running in their first event in our event on Nov. 22 near downtown. Someone brought up El Tour and said, “isn’t…

Join Beads of Courage for the Courage Rally in support of El Tour de Tucson Join Beads of Courage for its Courage Rally, 3 – 7 p.m., Nov. 16, 3301 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, providing live music, a food truck, local beer…

I had no idea that my life was about to change for the better when I stepped onto a water taxi in Bangkok in May 2012. Rotary members from around the world were together for the Rotary International Convention, and…

The Quell Foundation is a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization committed to reducing the number of suicides, overdoses, and the incarceration of people with mental health challenges. They promote open, judgment-free dialogue to normalize the conversation around mental health. El Tour…

Vance Nelson is a 74-year-old who is determined to help make a difference through cycling and, well, to himself. He’s a cyclist who has Parkinson’s; he was diagnosed in 2017. “I’ve had my ups and downs,” he said. But, he’s…

Dedicated to housing the homeless with dignity and respect, The Homing Project is partnering for its first year with El Tour! The mission is to provide immediate residence and onsite or referral services to those who are unhoused in order…