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…
It’s a special time for El Tour de Tucson as we get ready to kick off our 38th year. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, we will debut our first beer of El Tour in a three-day area tour (the only way…
At our after-party at the Mercado Annex, we’ll be having door prizes throughout the day. There will be a wide array of gifts provided from local merchants and our loyal non-profit partners. Come join us for a fun-filled cycling event…
Brandon Blair has ridden in El Tour de Tucson 10 or so times, but it’s safe to say the next one will be his best one or most memorable one … on the 102-mile route and otherwise. His company –…