Route/Maps/CueSheets/SAG
Welcome! Perimeter Bicycling works with the many municipalities in the greater Tucson area to make cycling as safe as possible for everyone. The final route is the result of many meetings with all the jurisdictions the route traverses.
In 2018 we return to our traditional four distances: 100, 75, 50 & 25 miles (subject to change as route is finalized). The 37-mile distance was eliminated. Scroll down for elevation charts, cue sheets and other route info for 2018. Questions? email route@perimeterbicycling.com
Question about THORNYDALE? Click here
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAPS – where you’ll be riding El Tour day
Cue Sheets – turn by turn directions
Elevation profile
Road Work Needed – who to call for road repair/maintenance on or off the route
Road Closures on El Tour Day – rolling closures for cyclists and motorists
Shuttles – getting back to your car from the 25, 50 & 75 starts
Starts – locations & Times
Weather for El Tour day with history
WEATHER – El Tour Day and history
El Tour day has traditionally had spectacular weather- very cool in the morning and mild during the day. Click for El Tour Day Weather History
Click for weather forecast
It can be very cold at the start line of the 102 mile event. Recommendations to stay warm until the gun start: purchase thrift store sweatpants/shirt or other clothing to wear OVER your lycra. Before the start gun is “fired” discard the warm clothing outside of the pedrail. DO NOT leave anything in the starting chute that you want to see again. Everything is gathered and given to a local charity/thrift store. DO NOT leave any personal belongings at any of the aid stations. Thanks!
| El Tour Day Weather History & Facts | |||||
| Year | Month | Day | Event | High | Low |
| 1983 | Nov | 19 | 1st | 62 | 38 |
| 1984 | Nov. | 17 | 2nd | 65 | 39 |
| 1985 | Nov. | 23 | 3rd | 77 | 44 |
| 1986 | Nov | 22 | 4th | 73 | 47 |
| 1987 | Nov | 21 | 5th | 79 | 49 |
| 1988 | Nov | 19 | 6th | 60 | 32 |
| 1989 | Nov | 18 | 7th | 79 | 48 |
| 1990 | Nov | 17 | 8th | 86 | 53 |
| 1991 | Nov | 23 | 9th | 69 | 40 |
| 1992 | Nov | 21 | 10th | 60 | 31 |
| 1993 | Nov | 20 | 11th | 71 | 40 |
| 1994 | Nov | 19 | 12th | 54 | 34 |
| 1995 | Nov | 18 | 13th | 80 | 48 |
| 1996 | Nov | 23 | 14th | 65 | 52 |
| 1997 | Nov | 22 | 15th | 74 | 43 |
| 1998 | Nov | 21 | 16th | 79 | 41 |
| 1999 | Nov | 20 | 17th | 77 | 48 |
| 2000 | Nov | 18 | 18th | 56 | 32 |
| 2001 | Nov | 17 | 19th | 80 | 52 |
| 2002 | Nov | 23 | 20th | 82 | 50 |
| 2003 | Nov | 22 | 21st | 68 | 41 |
| 2004 | Nov | 20 | 22nd | 72 | 46 |
| 2005 | Nov | 19 | 23rd | 72 | 45 |
| 2006 | Nov | 18 | 24th | 84 | 48 |
| 2007 | Nov | 17 | 25th | 81 | 51 |
| 2008 | Nov | 22 | 26th | 80 | 53 |
| 2009 | Nov | 21 | 27th | 74 | 45 |
| 2010 | Nov | 20 | 28th | 73 | 45 |
| 2011 | Nov | 19 | 29th | 69 | 52 |
| 2012 | Nov | 17 | 30th | 75 | 53 |
| 2013 | Nov | 23 | 31st | 50 | 46 |
| Hottest El Tour | 11/17/90 | 86o | |
| Coldest El Tour | 11/23/13 | 50o | Rain! |
| Hot Nov Day | 1999 | 93o | |
| Coldest Nov Day | 1979 | 22o | |
| Avg High-Nov | 1959-2002 | 77o | |
| Avg Low-Nov | 1959-2002 | 45o | |
| 18 year El Tour Day Average | 1983-2002 | 70o | |
| 41 year El Tour Day Average | 1960-2002 | 70o | |
| Normal Average Temp Range for El Tour Day | 70-72o | ||
| Average November Rain | 0.67 in |
REPORTING UNSAFE ROAD CONDITIONS
We encourage you to report the following “normal priority” road conditionsMore Use the following to report unsafe road conditions to the appropriate agency: * Pima County, phone 520-740-2639 * City of Tucson: phone (520) 791-3154, email TDOTSR@tucsonaz.gov * Town of Oro Valley: roads division- 520-229-5070, orovalleyaz.gov * Town of Marana: Citizen Request Tracker- http://www.maranaaz.gov/citizenfeedback/ We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable cycling! El Tour’s FINISH LINE for all events and START LINE FOR the 100-mile and Fun Rides is on SIXTH AVE between Armory Park and the Children’s Museum. ARMORY PARK STREET CLOSURES HERE. EL TOUR OFFICIALLY CLOSES AT 5:00pm DOWNTOWN TUCSON PARKING MAP Aid stations will be every 7-12 miles check them out on the downloadable map below. Big changes in 2018: THORNYDALE ROAD CONDITIONS In the case of Thornydale Rd: construction should be completed before El Tour day. We do not expect any delays to construction. In the event of a delay or any new construction happening on the current designated route, El Tour’s Route Committee will find an alternative. Thornydale Rd construction is expected to be complete by end of October and will be in beautiful condition for El Tour Day. Thank you for your comments and concerns ~ Tim Escobedo, Route Director route@perimeter bicycling.com 100 miles (102 miles) start: Armory Park, downtown Tucson Medical Center Fun Ride distances 11, 5, 1 or 1/4 miles are also in the works will be posted here when ready 100-mile (102) Cue Sheet turn by turn directions. OFFICIAL CUE SHEETS for all distances will also be available at EXPO/packet pick up – please visit the ROUTE BOOTH. SAG shuttle vans will be driving the route and stopping at each open Aid Station to provide transportation for event participants who are unable or unwilling to finish the event. The vans will continue the route until they are full and then head downtown to the start and finish line where they will drop you off and then return the route. There will be six vans working the route and at the beginning of the event it may take longer to get back to the finish line so please be patient. We will also have SAG chasers that will be patrolling the route in between Aid Stations looking for participants who are unable to finish the event and take them to the nearest open Aid Station so the SAG shuttle van can take them downtown. All SAG support vehicles will be identified with SAG signs on the vehicle and a YELLOW SAG SIGN on the driver’s side windshield. All cyclists are responsible for transportation to event start lines. When you finish your ride at Armory Park, (Finish Line for ALL events), drop your bike off at the FREE Secure Bike Valet just south of the Fiesta at Armory Park and take the FREE shuttle back to where your event start line. Volunteers at the Information Tent will direct you to the Bike Valet and the shuttle boarding location. Due to limited space, shuttle vans are unable to transport your bicycle with you. Each cyclist will be given a Bike Check ticket that must be surrendered when you return to the park to retrieve your bike. Don’t lose your ticket. Shuttles begin at 1:00pm on the east side of the Armory Park Senior Center (east of the festival). Questions?
Web form: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/tdot/street-maintenance-improvement-requestROAD CLOSURES FOR EL TOUR
All route support will end at that time. Each aid station will close prior to that time according to a schedule that will allow finishes by 5:00pm.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON SURROUNDING STREETS
Residential streets around El Tour’s start/finish line
are RESTRICTED! Permits are required for residents,
non-permitted vehicles will be ticketed.
Please WATCH THE SIGNS ON THE STREETS – don’t get a ticket!
Click here for map of places to park.
Parking at the Tucson Convention Center is $10.
There are plenty of alternatives close by – check them out.
Official Maps and Cue Sheets for El Tour.
This it a bird’s eye view of the 2018 route. A detailed, downloadable map is in the works.
♦ No lower Santa Cruz river(bed) crossing.
♦ Route goes very southeast
♦ No north Oracle Rd/Rancho VistosoDownloadable MAP with AID STATIONS HERE
Road improvements are scheduled to be complete by El Tour day. Read the official Pima County News Release HERE. Perimeter Bicycling is aware of the current construction of Thornydale Rd. We would like the entire cycling community know that in planning for El Tour we work on the route year-round.More
MapMyRide files
75 miles start: Craycroft at Golf Links – cuts across to Old Spanish Trail
50 miles (52 miles) start: Morris K Udall Park on Sabino Cyn, ride north to Snyder
25 miles (26 miles) start: Heritage Park, Town of Marana
CUE Sheets 2018 – Turn by turn directions – updated 11/4/2018
75-mile Cue Sheet
25 mi & 50 mi Cue Sheets Elevation Profile, 100 (102) mile event
Start Lines – Locations – Directions
MapQuest/GoogleMaps Links
Avoid using 6th Ave to get there – there will be road closures!
Location: Armory Park, 6th Ave at 13th St, downtown Tucson
Location: Golf Links Sports Complex, 2498 S Craycroft at Golf Links.
Avoid using Golf Links Rd to get there, you’ll encounter cyclists who may have the right of way.
Morris K Udall Park, Sabino Canyon Rd south of Tanque Verde
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, 85715
Location: Marana at Heritage River Park
12375 N. Heritage Park Dr., Marana, AZ
Festivities begin at 12:00pm and the ride starts at 1:00pm. The Town of Marana hosts this celebration with food trucks, a DJ, and more at this family-friendly community activity. Note: the southeast corner of Heritage Park Dr./Tangerine Farms Rd. will be closed.
Avoid 6th Ave to get there – best approach is from the east and north!
Location: 6th Ave at 12th Street, downtown Tucson.
SAG Support Vehicles.
SHUTTLES: 25, 50 & 75 milers – getting back to your Car
There are two options to get back: Have someone drop you off at the remote start where your event begins. Or, you can take a FREE shuttle back to the remote start line where you began your ride.
All bicycles must be retrieved from Bike Check on Ride Day by 6:00pm.
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