El Tour de Tucson is an annual road cycling event held each November in Tucson, Arizona. It was founded in 1983 by cyclist Richard DeBernardis, president of Perimeter Bicycling. The event has grown significantly from its inaugural race, which attracted approximately 185 participants, to now drawing between 7,000 and 10,000 cyclists in recent years.
The event is notable for its scale, making it one of the largest perimeter bicycling events in the United States. It features multiple route distances to accommodate cyclists of varying abilities, from casual riders to competitive racers, and has become a significant fixture in the Arizona sporting calendar.
Recently, the event has been in the news due to its upcoming 42nd edition and related logistical announcements. Local news outlets have reported on route advisories for drivers and details about this year's race. Some coverage has also highlighted that construction has led to alterations in the traditional course for the annual event.
Latest related news
- Drivers advised of El Tour de Tucson route before annual event takes place - KVOA 2025-11-21 08:10 · KVOA
- El Tour de Tucson returns Saturday for 42nd race - Tucson Sentinel 2025-11-20 22:47 · Tucson Sentinel
- Construction alters route for annual El Tour de Tucson cycling event - Arizona Daily Star 2025-11-09 02:05 · Arizona Daily Star
- Photos: 2024 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race in Tucson - Arizona Daily Star 2024-11-24 02:29 · Arizona Daily Star
- Tucson's Tyler Stites cruises to victory at El Tour with Olympian Chloé Dygert - Arizona Daily Star 2024-11-23 16:00 · Arizona Daily Star
- 40th annual El Tour de Tucson - The Daily Wildcat 2023-11-21 16:00 · The Daily Wildcat
- El Tour de Tucson rides again this Saturday, what you need to know - KGUN 9 2019-11-20 16:00 · KGUN 9
- El Tour de Tucson route map - Arizona Daily Star 2018-06-09 06:13 · Arizona Daily Star
- Students Get an Early Lead at El Tour de Tucson ... Indoors - AZPM News 2016-11-18 16:00 · AZPM News
- Thousands of Cyclists Will Hit the Road Saturday For El Tour - AZPM News 2016-11-15 16:00 · AZPM News