Expect some fun banter and great times at the start/finish line of the Banner – University Medicine 38th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 20. Former Olympic cyclist turned cycling announcer Frankie Andreu will be hosting the ride from the…
Kiernan’s Kindness wants to share the love – to everyone who needs it. And, well, doesn’t everyone? That’s why Kiernan’s Kindness exists – and is here in Tucson – to help others. Kiernan’s Kindness knows the “powers that therapy animals…
El Tour would be nowhere – and clearly not in its 38th year – had it not been for the 100s if not 1,000s of volunteers over the years. We love them and are indebted to them. You’ll see one…
It’s back and likely to be as popular as ever. It’s the annual El Tour coloring contest. It’s for kids ages 3-12 who will have their entry judged in three different age categories. The age groups are: 3-5, 6-8 and…
More than 20 years ago, Scott Evans rode in his first El Tour and despite “not knowing anything about bicycling” he became “hooked.” He was a like a fish to water. Or young boy to his first bike. Back then,…
After numerous glorious years, some things have to come to an end. That’s the case for Marcia Roberts and her final stop before the finish line at El Tour. For nearly four decades, Marcia Roberts and her crew – and…
Kids get your bikes ready! The “Let’s Ride” program is ready for you and will be in Tucson for El Tour de Tucson on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. It’ll get you ready for the main ride on Nov. 20. And…
El Tour is A-OK with AAA. After all, it has been great for us and with us since 2018. They’ll be back again this year at the Fun Ride and Downtown to help out with whatever is needed. “We couldn't…
There Karl Bleisch sat – and waited. It came after a nice bike ride in the morning of the annual El Tour Loop de Loop and a morning of meeting new friends and eating good food at the Mercado Annex.…
Matt Nelson loves a challenge. So, for each of the last several years he’s challenged himself to do better in El Tour. It’s much the same philosophy at his employer – Crest Insurance - which is a sponsor for El…