Photos: 2014 El Tour de Tucson
Photos from the 104-mile 2014 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.
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Philip Tinstman pumps his fist as he crosses the finish line first during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
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Race-winner Philip Tinstman, right, shares a congratulatory hug with Richard Meeker during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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First-place female finisher Ally Wilson, 34, of Tucson, gives a post-race interview after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
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First female finishers Karla Gendler, 35, right, of Austin, Texas, and Ally Wilson, 34, of Tucson, give their interviews to ESPN Radio after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords arrives back at the finish line for the 12-mile fun ride at the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Fans and onlookers lean out to see the leaders comedown the stretch during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Randall Stone holds cheers on all riders after his son Ron passed by earlier on Thornydale Road north of Tangerine Road during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
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The Novak family cheers on Andy Rouse on Thornydale Road at Tangerine Road during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
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Cyclist 934 stops to change a tire on La Cañada Drive north of Lambert Lane during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
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Scott Christy of Cyclists Anonymous encourages riders pumping up La Cañada Drive north of Lambert Lane during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
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Scott Christy of Cyclists Anonymous gives water to a cyclist on the long hill on La Cañada Drive north of Lamberrt Lane during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
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The leaders make the turn on to South Old Spanish Trail from East Escalante Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicyclists follow the leaders along South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicylists ride along South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicyclists ride by the entrance to Saguaro National Park on South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicyclists reach the turn at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Terry Johnson rings a cowbell and encourages the bicyclists as she waits for her husband and son to ride by at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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A bicyclist (#5218) has a spill at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road from which he quickly recovered and continued the race during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Long-time residents Jim and Blanche Lenhart, who have lived near the Sabino Creek area for 35 years, wait for their son and grandson to ride by during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Rider proceed north along South Freeman Road and towards the foothills during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicyclists find the dirt road in the Sabino Creek area tightly packed down and rideable during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicyclists are given fruit, water and a chance to catch their breath while in the Sabino Creek area during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Violinist Victoria Arias, right, performs with the mariachi group Los Changuitos Feos in Sabino Creek during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Bicylists make their way out of the Sabino Creek area during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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The second pack of riders makes the turn from Ina to Oracle in the 2014 El Tour de Tucson.
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Lead riders make the turn from westbound Ina to northbound Oracle Road during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
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Fans cheer on cyclists at Ina and Oracle during the 2014 El Tour de Tucson.
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Cyclist push up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing at the beginning of the race during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
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Cylcist continue on the path making a right turn off of Alvernon during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
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Riders head north on Kolb Road approaching Irvington Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
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Cyclist push their bikes up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing to cut down their time during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
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Cyclist 2107, pushes up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing at the beginning of the race, during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
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Riders break off the line for the start of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Riders prepare for the start of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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A participant waves to supporters at the start during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords at the start of the 12-mile Fun Ride at Armory Park.
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Riders queue up in front of the Children's Museum during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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While dozens of riders wait in line for the restrooms behind him, Scott Sharpe, 34, of Mesa, snaps a cell phone photo before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Jim Kerwin, left, and 15-year-old son Patrick, right, of Yuma, huddle under blankets for warmth before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Carlos Viza Godoy, 42, of Sonora, Mexico, prepares with some nourishment on the sidewalk before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Riders queue in line during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Mike Smith, 57, of Phoenix, stretches and warms up his legs before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Rosa Macias rattles her cowbell in support of son Edgar, 35, and grandson David Martinez, 16, who are riding during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Sergio Macias points and rattles his cowbell in support during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Riders prepare for the start of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords smiles as she waits for the start of the 12-mile fun ride with husband Mark Kelly, right, before the 12-mile fun ride at the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
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Pima County Sheriff's Deputy Alejandro Alcantara directs the bicyclists at the turn off South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Margo Peete, right, of San Antonio, Texas, cheers on the finishers during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Julio Garcia, 41, of Sinoloa, Mexico, collapses onto the sidewalk to catch his break after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Riders make their way up a long, grueling hill along East Sunrise Drive, west of North Kolb Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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The crossing at Sabino Creek is made easier as the water is directed beneath the riders during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
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Erik Brockhoff, 29, of Tucson, catches his breath on the sidewalk after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Philip Tinstman placed first in the 104-mile ride of the 32nd Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino del Sol this morning.
From free bicycle coffee, celebrity sightings and unicycle rides, this year's El Tour had a little something for everyone.
The Tucsonan rode in the 5-mile fun ride event on his three-wheel trike
What Gabby Giffords has done since being shot on Jan. 8, 2011.
Bicyclists from all over participated in a 24 hour race near Oracle
P&S team has dominated Tucson bicycle race in recent years.
Dr. Marty Giles is a breast cancer survivor.
Here's a look at what's new and who's coming to this year's ride.