Photos: 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, 2025
El Tour de Tucson, the largest bike race in the U.S. and the longest-running bike event in Arizona, is back for its 42nd year. Over 10,000 cyclists rode through local streets.
Riders who participated in the 102-mile century ride travelled through various Tucson-area communities, including Vail, Corona de Tucson, Green Valley and Sahuarita.
Stephen Schaefer, right, raises his arm as he crosses the finish line first as his teammate, Nikos Casto, follows just behind in the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 22, 2025. The riders, of the Landis Cyclery team, broke away from the 102-miler pack to finish first and second.
Marjorie Rinaldo is the first female to cross the finish line in the 102-mile bike race in the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
El Tour de Tucson riders participate in the National Anthem before starting their race, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A rider pedals down, East Aviation Parkway, under the 22nd Street bridge during the El Tour de Tucson race, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A large group of riders bike through an intersection during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, South Rancho Sahuarita, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A solo-rider passes by the train tracks during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, South Nogales Highway, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
Cyclists head south on S. Stone Ave. for the start of their 32-mile race in the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson in Tucson, Ariz. on November 22, 2025.
The two leaders fly down, South Rancho Sahuarita, during the 42nd El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
Riders participating in the 102-mile race take off in downtown Tucson, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
El Tour de Tucson riders participate in the National Anthem before starting their race, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A pair of cyclists ride by Davis-Monthan Air Force base, East Valencia Road, during the 42nd El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
Cyclists head south on Stone Avenue for the start of their 32-mile race in the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 22, 2025.
Cyclists head south on S. Stone Ave. for the start of their 32-mile race in the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson in Tucson, Ariz. on November 22, 2025.
Spectators record as the 102-mile race begins during El Tour de Tucson, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A motorcycle cop leads a large group of riders down, South Rancho Sahuarita, during the 42nd El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
A pair of cyclists zoom down, South Nogales Highway, during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
El Tour de Tucson riders huddle before starting their race, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A pair of cyclists prep for the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson race, West Cushing Street, Nov. 22, 2025.
A rider makes the turn down, East Valencia Road, during the 42nd El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
A group of cyclists pedal down, South Nogales Highway, during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
The event MC speaks to the crowd before 102-mile El Tour de Tucson race begins, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A cyclist carries his bike through the crowd before starting the 102-mile race begins during El Tour de Tucson, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A group of cyclists pedal down, South Nogales Highway, during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
A cyclist flies by the Sahuarita Unified School District administration building during the 42nd El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
A group of spectators cheer on riders from the 22nd Street bridge, East Aviation Parkway, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A cyclist records the National Anthem before starting the 102-mile race begins during El Tour de Tucson, West Cushing Street, Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2025.
A group of riders come down the hill on, South Rancho Sahuarita, during the 42nd El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
A cyclist pedals down, South Nogales Highway, during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
Cyclists line up for their races before the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson begins in downtown Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
A large group of cyclists pedal down, South Nogales Highway, during the 42nd annual El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 22, 2025.
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