http://www1.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/results/ (click on the hyperlink that says “results here” and then find your particular ride on the top bar.)

I was at the 8:30 a.m. start off for the Fun Rides (1/4 mile, 5 mile, 10 mile) at Armory Park in downtown Tucson on 6th Avenue. Although this is El Tour’s 30th anniversary, I’ve only been volunteering at their Bike Fitness & Health Expo for 10 years since Sydney Clanagan (age 11) died back in 2003. Sweet Sydney was a Tu Nidito child having been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and I officially joined her family when she did the 1/4 mile Fun Ride in 2002 in her wheelchair. After Sydney died and her father, former Marana Councilmember Russell Clanagan rode in the then-109 mile El Tour ride, I’ve been helping with this fun event, especially registering children and their families for these rides. The memory of sweet Sydney is what keeps me volunteering for El Tour. (I’m a bike rider but not up to the fitness & quality of El Tour riders. The most I’ve ever done was 30 miles).

Congratulations to Perimeter Bicycling for another successful El Tour de Tucson.

http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/%21ETT/ETThome.html

Participants may cycle 111, 85, 60 or 42 miles, plus the 6, 3 & 1/4- mile Diamond Children’s El Tour Fun Ride presented by McDonald’s, open to all abilities.

New this year:

The 111-mile startline (and finish line for all events) is located at Armory Park, across the street from the Tucson Children’s Museum in downtown Tucson at the corner of S. 6th Avenue at 13th Street. Upon crossing the finishline at the end of their ride, cyclists collect a special finisher’s medallion to commemorate their accomplishment. El Tour’s Downtown Fiesta will be in Armory park featuring food vendors, kids activities, the Michelob Ultra Beer Garden, El Tour Perimeter Store merchandise booth, and non-stop music and celebration throughout the day!

Don’t forget the “El Tour Bike, Fitness & Health Expo”

Tucson Convention Center (TCC)
260 South Church Avenue, Tucson
Downstairs in Exhibition Hall

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Wednesday, November 16, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, November 18, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The El Tour Expo is the exclusive packet pickup location for over 9,000 cyclists.
◦It is free and open to the public.
The Expo offers something for cyclists and non-cyclists alike with over 100 booths offering:

•Sports and fitness products
•Athletic apparel
•Cycling gear
•Exercise equipment
•Recreational activity displays
•Nutritional products
•Free samples

For exhibit information contact Expo Director Kristi Wagner at (520) 745-2033 or development@perimeterbicycling.com.

I volunteer at the El Tour Expo every year, to assist Perimeter Bicycling’s efforts to fundraise for Tu Nidito Children & Family Services, a non profict agency. The 11 year old daughter of a friend of mine, Sydney Clanagan, was a Tu Nidito child and she passed away in April, 2003. Who they are:

Tu Nidito Children and Family Services provides comfort, hope and support for children and families whose lives have been impacted by a serious medical condition or death. Through its array of support groups and individual services Tu Nidito provides emotional, social, and educational tools to children and families and empowers them with strength and skills for the future.

Enjoy El Tour for the 29th year!