Photos: 2024 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race in Tucson
The Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson amateur bicycle race on Nov. 23, 2024, in Tucson and surrounding areas.
The 102-mile race went through Tucson, Pima County, Vail, Sahuarita and Green Valley.
Tyler Stites, from Tucson, raises his arms as he crosses the finish line and wins the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson in Tucson on Nov. 23, 2024.
Chloé Dygert, first place for female riders in the Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson amateur bicycle race in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2024.
A group of riders near the head of the pack rip along the ascent up Pistol Hill Road just after sunrise over the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
Nathaniel Schultz puts his previous experience as bicycle shop tech to use making some emergency repairs for a rider at Aid Station #3 on Pistol Hill Road at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024. Schultz was volunteering at the station but brought his tools along just in case.
A rider gestures to a small crowd of supporters on the 22nd street bridge during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 23, 2024.
A stray rider flys by a group of cacti during the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson, West Sahuarita Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
A volunteer heads to Aid Staton #3 just before dawn over the 41st El Tour de Tucson route on Pistol Hill Road, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
Participants ride by the Sahuarita sign designed by the students of Sahuarita Unified School District during the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson, West Sahuarita Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
Riders form a straight line during the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson, South Nogales Highway, Nov. 23, 2024.
Suzanne Goldstein hands out her homemade cookies to the riders making the start up the arduous Pistol Hill Road at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024. Goldstein and her group are regulars at the intersection of Pistol Hill Road and Old Spanish Trail and handed out 200 cookies on their first attempt last year. This time she doubled her output up to 400.
A rider passes by Lonnie Workman, Dave Edwards and Luna, set up for morning at Robins Nest and Old Spanish Trail at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024. Workman, a regular spectator, brought out his gas grill for the first time and was offering food to the passing riders. Workman said he had a few stop for a bite but the sausage and bacon wasn’t exactly popular to bikers on a 100+ mile ride.
A rider smiles during the last stretch of the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, South Nogales Highway, Nov. 23, 2024.
A rider veers out of a pack to get a new bottle of water from a support team member on the long ascent up Pistol Hill Road at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
Riders make their way through the first stretch of the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 23, 2024.
Marian Adams, a volunteer with the Christ Community Church portions out pickle juice for El Tour de Tucson riders, Nov. 23, 2024.
A large group of riders nears the apex of Pistol Hill Road, the second longest rise in the route at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
A group of riders make their way down a hill during the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson, West Sahuarita Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
The mass of riders begins to break up on the ascent up Pistol Hill Road at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
Two riders lead the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson race, West Sahuarita Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
Member so a team take a break outside Aid Station #3 at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
A stray rider during the last stretch of the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson on South Nogales Highway, Nov. 23, 2024.
A long line of riders begin the long trip up Pistol Hill Road just off of Old Spanish Trail at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
Supporters use cow bells to cheer on riders during the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson, West Sahuarita Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
A Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy motions a pair of riders through the intersection of Old Spanish Tail and Camino Loma Alta at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
A handful of riders head into the entrance of Aid Station #3 on Pistol Hill Road at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
A rider pedals by the Davis-Monthan air base during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson race, East Golflinks Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
Riders near the head of the pack speed over the summit of Pistol Hill Road near Aid Station #3 at the 41st El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, Ariz., November 23, 2024.
A woman holds a sign up for riders to see at the finish line along Cushing Street for the Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson amateur bicycle race in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2024.
A pack of riders cross the finish line along Cushing Street in the Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson amateur bicycle race in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2024.
A rider passes by the Rancho Sahuarita marketplace during the 41st annual El Tour de Tucson, West Sahuarita Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
Ethan Puente runs with his bicycle towards the finish line along Cushing Street during the Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson amateur bicycle race in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2024.
A group of riders during the last stretch of the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, South Nogales Highway, Nov. 23, 2024.
A small crowd of supporters cheer on riders from the 22nd street bridge during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 23, 2024.
Two riders high-five near the Davis-Monthan air base during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson race, East Golflinks Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
Dan Johnson plays Go Fish with his grand-daughter, Finley, as they wait for Finley’s father, Conor, to cross the finish line in the 63-mile race during the Banner-University Medicine 41st El Tour de Tucson amateur bicycle race in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2024. Finley ran the kids 5K run and came in first place.
A group of riders make their way down, West Sahuarita Road, during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 23, 2024.
A rider stays close to the ground during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, South Nogales Highway, Nov. 23, 2024.
Riders make their way through the first stretch of the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson, Nov. 23, 2024.
A rider pedals by the Davis-Monthan air base during the 102-mile Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson race, East Golflinks Road, Nov. 23, 2024.
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A Tucson man who was struck while riding his bike in August took first place in the men's El Tour de Tucson race. 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Chloé Dygert was the first woman to cross the finish line.