Route/Maps/CueSheets/SAG
Welcome to El Tour route information. Perimeter Bicycling works with the many municipalities in the greater Tucson area to make cycling as safe as possible for everyone.
Changes may be made for 2018. Route meetings have begun and updates will be made on this page in the summer. The 2017 route is a great training route and will be the basis of the 2018 route, get it HERE.
Scroll down for elevation charts, cue sheets and other route info for 2017.
Questions? email route@perimeterbicycling.com
WEATHER
We encourage you to report the following “normal priority” road conditionsMore Use the following contact information to report unsafe road conditions to the appropriate agency. * For Pima County, phone 520-740-2639 * For the City of Tucson: phone (520) 791-3154, or email TDOTSR@tucsonaz.gov * For the Town of Oro Valley: roads division- 520-229-5070, and their website at orovalleyaz.gov * For the Town of Marana, go to their website (Citizen Request Tracker) and report any concerns: 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 106-mile and Fun Rides is on SIXTH AVE between Armory Park and the Children’s Museum. EL TOUR OFFICIALLY CLOSES AT 5:00pm DOWNTOWN TUCSON PARKING MAP Also check the Frequently Asked Questions section for important information and changes. MapMyRide files for all distances CUE Sheets 2017 cue sheets Download Route Elevation HERE Coming soon! 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 2:00pm. Questions?
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El Tour Day
Weather History & Facts
Year
Month
Day
Event
High
Low
1983
Nov.
19
I
62
38
1984
Nov.
17
II
65
39
1985
Nov.
23
III
77
44
1986
Nov.
22
IV
73
47
1987
Nov.
21
V
79
49
1988
Nov.
19
VI
60
32
1989
Nov.
18
VII
79
48
1990
Nov.
17
VIII
86
53
1991
Nov.
23
IX
69
40
1992
Nov.
21
X
60
31
1993
Nov.
20
XI
71
40
1994
Nov.
19
XII
54
34
1995
Nov.
18
XIII
80
48
1996
Nov.
23
XIV
65
52
1997
Nov.
22
XV
74
43
1998
Nov.
21
XVI
79
41
1999
Nov.
20
XVII
77
48
2000
Nov.
18
XVII
56
32
2001
Nov.
17
XVIII
80
52
2002
Nov.
23
XX
82
50
2003
Nov.
22
XXI
68
41
2004
Nov.
20
XXII
72
46
2005
Nov.
19
XXIII
72
45
2006
Nov.
18
XXIV
84
48
2007
Nov
17
XXV
81
51
2008
Nov
22
XXVI
80
53
2009
Nov
17
XXVII
74
45
2010
Nov
19
XXVIII
73
45
2011
Nov
19
XXIX
69
52
2012
Nov
19
XXX
75
53
Hottest El Tour Day
11/17/90
86 degrees
Coldest El Tour Day
11/19/94
54 degrees
The year it snowed!
Hottest Day in November
1999
93 degrees
Coldest Day in November
1979
22 degrees
Average High Temperature for month of November
1959-2002
77.1 degrees
(normal avg: 59.2)
Average Low Temperature for month of November
1959-2002
45.3 degrees
(normal avg: 45.6)
18 year El Tour Day Average
1983-2002
70.3 degrees
41 year El Tour Day Average
1960-2002
70.1 degrees
Normal Average Temperature Range for El Tour Day
70-72 degrees
Average Precipitation for month of November
0.67 inches
REPORTING UNSAFE ROAD CONDITIONS
The City of Tucson now has a web form to report issues (in addition to the phone and email already listed): https://www.tucsonaz.gov/tdot/street-maintenance-improvement-requestSTREET CLOSURES FOR EL TOUR
ARMORY PARK STREET CLOSURES HERE.
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.
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Parking at the Tucson Convention Center is $10.
There are plenty of alternatives close by – check them out.
The Official Maps and Cue Sheets for El Tour.
106 miles
76 miles
54 miles
37 miles
28 miles
Tucson Medical Center – Fun Ride distances 10, 4, 1 or 1/4 miles HERE.
106 mile cue sheet
76 Mile Cue Sheet
54 Mile Cue Sheet
37 Mile Cue Sheet
28 mile cue sheet
OFFICIAL CUE SHEETS for all distances will also be available at EXPO/packet pick up – please visit the ROUTE BOOTH.Elevation Profile
MapQuest/GoogleMaps Links to Start Lines
Avoid using 6th Ave to get there!
Location: 6th Ave at 12th St, downtown Tucson
Avoid Irvington Rd to get there! Directions HERE
Location: Pima Community College East, 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson.
Swan will be closed from Glenn to Ft. Lowell
Location: Swan Rd at Ft. Lowell, 2659 N. Swan Rd, Tucson
Avoid traveling on El Tour’s route to get there more quickly!
Location: 2090 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley
Location: Marana at Heritage River Park
12375 N. Heritage Park Dr., Marana, AZ
Festivities around the Town of Marana’s NEW 28 mile start for El Tour will begin at 12:00pm p.m. and the ride will start at 1:00pm. Celebrating this new partnership, Marana will host food trucks, a DJ, and more at this family-friendly community activity. Please note that the southeast intersection of Heritage Park Dr./Tangerine Farms Rd. will be closed.
presented by McDonald’s Start Time: 8:00am
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.
28, 37, 54 & 76 milers: How do I get back to my 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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