El Tour de Tucson
El Tour de Tucson is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Tucson, AZ, US, scheduled for November 20, 2027, covering roughly 102 miles. Held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving; confirmed 2026 date was Nov 21. 2027 not yet announced -- estimate follows the same rule (Saturday before Thanksgiving 2027).
About riding in Arizona
Arizona offers long desert roads, big elevation changes between the low Sonoran desert and the high country around Flagstaff, and clear skies. Winter and early spring are prime riding season at low elevations, while summer heat makes riding there difficult outside the early morning.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 102 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 10h 12m |
| 12 mph | 8h 30m |
| 14 mph | 7h 17m |
| 16 mph | 6h 22m |
| 18 mph | 5h 40m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- El Grupo Youth Cycling Fall Fondo — November 8, 2026, Tucson, AZ, US (3 mi away)
- El Tour de Tucson — November 21, 2026, Tucson, AR, US (3 mi away)
- Benson Bisbee Overnighter — March 6, 2027, Benson, AZ, US (40 mi away)
- El Tour de Zona — April 22, 2027, Sierra Vista, Arizona (60 mi away)
Listing sourced from web_research; last verified 2026-09-14. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.