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Rules were created for the safety and fairness for all participants, spectators and the community.  We appreciate your cooperation in following all event official rules, directives from event officials including Bike Patrol, and abiding by Arizona bicycle laws.  Rules will be enforced.  Police,…

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Route Bike Patrol

Approximately 150 trained Bike Patrol cyclists will be on the route in bright yellow jerseys or t-shirts.  They help with mechanical problems, minor medical needs and encouragement. If you experience a problem on route just flag down a Bike Patrol…

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Route: Aid Stations, Food & Water

There are aid stations approximately each 7-12 miles staffed by volunteers offering bananas, oranges and water. Each will have port-o-pots.  Some stations will serve raisins (or other fruit item), cookies and/or pretzels.  The Aid Station volunteers may provide other food items. …

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Route: Right-of-Way on El Tour Day

Be prepared at all times to stop for motor traffic along the route!  Traffic control officials move cyclists through intersections without stopping most of the time.    However, you may be stopped to relieve traffic congestion. Please be patient with the police if you are stopped. They do…

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Route

The route for El Tour is posted on the route/maps page. EL TOUR’s ROUTE CLOSES AT 4:30pm! Plan your Aid Station stops! Aid stations close according to a schedule that will allow cyclists to finish by 4:30pm.  They will NOT be…

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Rider Numbers

At Expo/Packet Pickup you will receive three types of rider numbers to identify you as an official entrant in the ride: Official Rider Number (“bib”)– this contains one  TIMING DEVICE: your primary event number (mandatory).  Pin this to your LEFT SIDE…

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Start Lines and Times

All Rides/Routes start and finish at the Tucson Convention Center and the surrounding area. Perimeter Bicycling and El tour de Tucson are thrilled to to bring this world class event to downtown Tucson.  El Tour de Tucson was recognized by…

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Safety & Orientation Meetings

El Tour Safety & Route Orientation Meeting Attendance by all cyclists is highly encouraged at the El Tour Safety and Route Orientation Meetings.  These meetings provide El Tour cyclists with valuable Ride Day information regarding route conditions, updated cautions, safety…

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Changing Your Distance

CHANGING DISTANCES El Tour de Tucson will allow you to switch your distance (transfer event) at no charge up until October 18th.   For example, if you want to switch from the Century 102-Mile to the Metric Century 62-Mile event you…

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