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…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona has been with El Tour for awhile now. They know the benefits of being out there and fundraising for a great cause. They’ll have a strong group of riders – possibly 65 by…
No one should face FSHD alone. The FSHD Society is dedicated to accelerating research toward treatments and a cure while supporting individuals and families every day. The Arizona chapter of the FSHD Society is a local group of people, families,…
Luke5Adventures Tucson is part of El Tour de Tucson for the first time, and its purpose in joining is to let “people know we are part of the community and what we do,” said Fran Emmerling, Assistant Director, Luke5Adventures Tucson.…
Dedicated to making an impact and difference in children’s lives through the power of cycling, We Ride 4 has built a passionate community of cyclists. Bringing people together through different events, they promote wellness, community, and philanthropy. From outdoor experiences…
Heather Alberts is a spunky 84-year-old who will be back on her bike for the 42nd El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 22. There’s a chance she may be the oldest cyclist in the event. She can’t wait to be…
Pima Community College and the Pima Foundation are all about engaging with the community and being part of it. It’s one of the main reasons why the Pima Foundation will be part of the 42nd El Tour de Tucson on November…
What connects Southwest Heritage Bank and El Tour de Tucson? A genuine love for our community. El Tour embodies the spirit of Tucson, and Southwest Heritage Bank is dedicated to supporting the people and places that make it thrive. We’re…
We are very excited and thankful to have Order of DeMolay back with El Tour this year. The kids and the organization have done exactly what they said they would: be involved and make a difference. The world is not…
