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More El Tour de Mesa Awards

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Outstanding Aid Station: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society manned Aid Station #4 at Beeline & Bush Highway. Associate Event Director, Wayne Churchman spoke with many El Tour de Mesa riders about their aid station experiences and received … Continue reading →

Perimeter Profile: Dennis Richards

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

El Tour de Mesa Outstanding Volunteer A Conquistador Trophy goes to Dennis Richards who has shown tremendous dedication to the development and success of El Tour de Mesa. His help with several big administrative and registration projects ~ getting rider … Continue reading →

Perimeter Profile: The Porter Family Wins El Tour de Mesa’s Family Award

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Don Porter (patriarch and team captain) of Laveen, AZ with five other family members won the Family award. All rode the 70-mile event with an average time of 3:28:12; one member, Tyler Rogers earned platinum designation. Pictured left to right: … Continue reading →

Featured El Tour de Mesa beneficiary: The Winded Foundation

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

The Winded Foundation is a new El Tour de Mesa beneficiary, which means, if you elect, you can raise money and ride for The Winded Foundation in the 23rd Holualoa Companies El Tour de Mesa presented by AW Construction Corporation. … Continue reading →

Perimeter Profile: Citi Corporate Volunteers

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Perimeter Bicycling events are made possible by the generous support of our generous underwriters and volunteers. Welcome back Citi for the 10th year of corporate and volunteer support. Thank You! Citi, an international financial services company … Continue reading →

Keep your cost as low as possible for El Tour!

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Registration is open NOW for the 31st El Tour de Tucson presented by Casino del Sol Resort! There are two ways to minimize your cost and maximize your benefits for El Tour: 1. Register as soon as possible while … Continue reading →

Adventure Cycling Association ~ Tucson and Phoenix Regional Gatherings

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Attend special regional gatherings in Tucson (Feb 19) and in Phoenix (Feb 20) with Jim Sayer, executive director of Adventure Cycling, America’s bike-travel experts. Enjoy refreshments, meet kindred cycling spirits, and learn the latest about bike travel … Continue reading →

Wanted: Writers for Tail Winds articles

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

We are seeking additional writers for articles for this publication. You don’t have to be a published journalist but you do have to write well. Our articles focus on outdoor activities and topics that lead to a healthier lifestyle—we are … Continue reading →

More than 2,000 join “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey and pro cyclist Tom Danielson at Ride on, Tucson!

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

More than 2,000 kids and adults of all ages and abilities on bikes and on foot joined “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey and top American pro cyclist Tom Danielson at the free Ride On, Tucson! bike party in Armory … Continue reading →

Perimeter Profile: Patti Meese

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

Last year, I rode El Tour wearing my 6″ stilettos not only to prove to myself that I could but to encourage others. I also raised money for the Parkinson Disease Foundation where I work as a research advocate. … Continue reading →