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El Tour de Tucson is the largest bicycle race in the United States, one of the largest rides in the country and Arizona’s longest-running bicycle event. Always held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, it attracts over 7,500 cyclists from across the country.
El Tour is a charity event and has raised over $100 million for multiple charitable agencies. The main beneficiary for this year’s El Tour is Diamond Children’s Medical Center. El Tour has become known as “the most prestigious bicycling event for cyclists of all ages and abilities.”
There are four rides on Tucson’s scenic roadways to choose from, ranging from 102, to 28 miles. (Registration ranges from $40-$195+) If that sounds too long, you can still participate in one of the three shorter Fun Ride courses (10, 5 and 1- mile) for only $15.
All events finish at Armory Park in downtown with food, drink, live entertainment, awards ceremonies and the Ten55 Finish Line Beer Garden. Please note that all routes officially close at 4:00 pm.
Armory Park in Downtown Tucson is the site of the El Tour 3-Day Expo & Fiesta that features our Packet Pick-Up, live music, the Ten55 Finish Line Beer Garden.
Thursday (November 18, 2021) Noon – 9:00 pm
Friday (November 19, 2021) Noon – 9:00 pm
Saturday (November 20, 2021) 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Free and open to the public. For two days prior to El Tour as well as ride day, over 7,500 cyclists and attendees interact with exhibitors, from big brands to local shops. Merchandise sales, product demos, giveaways, panels, contests — it’s all at the El Tour Expo & Fiesta. Large open-air expo area to see what is new and unique, and what makes this event so special and popular.