Photos: 2016 El Tour de Tucson
The 2016 Tucson Medical Center El Tour de Tucson bicycle race around the city.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Race leaders make the turn from Ina Road to Oracle Road during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
A rider makes her way at the start of the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
With eight miles left to go Jeremy Hutchinson, from Sierra Vista, Ariz., waits to get back on the road after stopping at the last aid station during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Bicyclists cross the Santa Cruz River during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Northwest Fire District firefighters watch cyclists from their engine company during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
The leaders push into a strong headwind as they ride southbound along Silverbell Road near Christopher Columbus Park during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
El Tour de Tucson
Men's winner Hector Rangel crosses the finish line at the head of a pack of four at the 34th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
El Tour de Tucson
Women's top finisher Jillian Bearden at the finish line for the 34th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Rider Adam Rogers, from Mesa, AZ. kisses his wife Amy who just happened to be at the corner of Broadway and Freeman Rd. when Adam road by with a flat tire during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. He quickly spotted them and stopped for the change. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Bicyclists stage in front of the line before the start of the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Harpist Liam Membrila, a junior with the Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo perform with his fellow performers near the Santa Cruz River during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Tucson Police Department officer Robert Maracigan makes sure the bicyclists are safe as their cross through the intersection of Drexel Road and Santa Cruz during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Bicyclists at the start of the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
A bicyclist walks out of the Santa Cruz River section of the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Before dawn Scott Page, from Henderson, Nev., documents his experience at the start of the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Monique Gagne, with the Tucson Medical Center, team gets herself situated at the start of the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Bicyclists make their way out of the Santa Cruz River during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Harpist Liam Membrila, a junior with the Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo perform with his fellow performers near the Santa Cruz River during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Tucsonan Cesar Nemer pauses in front of Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo before proceeding on the course during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Violinist Yasmine Durazo a senior with the Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo does a twirl while playing with her fellow performers near the Santa Cruz River during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Riders make their way along Freeman Rd north towards Bradway Blvd. during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Long time volunteers Dave and Ardys Lurtsema take a little break from their duties at the Sabino Creek Crossing refreshments station for a little stroll during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Two-year-old Pierce Greene walks his bike through the finish line area ahead of his mother Cat at the end of the fun ride at the 34th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19, 2016, Tucson, Ariz.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Jordan, left, Michael, mother Donna and Robert Hess enjoy their complimentary popsicles after wrapping up the fun ride at the finish line for the 34th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Volunteer Hunter McWilliams greets the riders finishing the fun ride at the finish line for the 34th El Tour de Tucson, Saturday, November 19, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Riders on Moore Road east of Dove Mountain Blvd. during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Hundreds of riders heading west of Moore Road pass through Thornydale Road during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Dove Mountain residents cheer riders at Dove Mountain Blvd. and Moore Road during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Cyclists cross the construction zone at on Tangerine Road at Dove Mountain Blvd. during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Volunteers cheer on riders at a Rotary International aid station on Moore Road at Camino de Oeste during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
A volunteer refills water or a cycilist at a Rotary International aid station on Moore Road at Camino de Oeste during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Photographer Jim Wood captures riders on Moore Road near Camino de Oeste during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Rider Greg Lor uses the crisscross method to make his way up the very tough Snyder Hill section of the course st Snyder Rd & Rockcliff Rd. during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Bob Carlson's Christmas decoration on his helmet makes it easier to keep track of his riding partners who are wearing the same during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Rider Dave White, from Tucson pushes to the top of Snyder Hill during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Rider Adam Rogers, from Mesa, AZ. fixes a flat as riders race by at the corner of Broadway and Freeman Rd. during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. He quickly spotted them and stopped for the change. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Norwood Eggeling helps himself to some treats at the Sabino Creek Crossing during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
After stopping at the last aid station, a cyclist gestures as he resumes his ride during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
While already holding two bicycles, Yolanda Herrera reaches over to grab a third as cyclist Roberto Cota, from Chandler, Ariz., makes a stop at the last aid station during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Cyclists speed by as Catherine Blessing, 12, holds a bicycle for another participant while working at the last aid station during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Marcia Roberts, right, watches as Russell Potter, from Midland, Tex., helps himself to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at the last aid station during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. The aid station is eight miles from the finish line. Roberts, who has been helping at El Tour for 33 years, also serves up chocolate chip pumpkin bread, brownies, pretzels, oranges and bananas. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Riders work their way along the sandy path crossing Sabino Creek during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Riders work their way along the sandy path crossing Sabino Creek during the Tucson Medical Center 34th El Tour de Tucson on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Cyclists make the turn from Ina Road to Oracle Road during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
2016 El Tour de Tucson
Cyclists make the turn from Ina Road to Oracle Road during the 2016 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Nov. 19, 2016. Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Mexico's P&S Racing team continued its dominance of El Tour de Tucson.
The cycling legend joined thousands of riders in the desert north of Tucson for 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Presented By Tucson Medical Center.