36th El Tour Weather, Riders, Fun: Another Great Day to Be Part of El Tour What a great day for cycling in the 36th El Tour presented by Tucson Medical Center .
It was what we’d like to call a picture-perfect day for cycling. How else would you describe it at the 36th El Tour de Tucson? It was about 72 degrees and very little wind. Ideal! The weather was gorgeous, the cyclists were enthusiastic and the downtown party was hopping. “I don’t know if I could have come up with any better situation for the ride,” said Richard J. DeBernardis, president & founder of Perimeter Bicycling and El Tour de Tucson. “We could not have drawn up a better weather day even if we had asked Mother Nature. And cyclists throughout the course enjoyed the new distances. The main event of more than 100 miles was a fantastic hit.” So was the entire day of cycling. More than 6,200 riders enjoyed a day of coming as one for one of the biggest and best cycling events in the country. “Great time, very festive environment and a great ride,” Dolores White wrote on Facebook. “Wonderful support & safety.” The comments were consistent throughout the day. “Best first time doing the El Tour. What a great event,” Monica Medina said. “The weather was perfect, the riders were gracious, the spectators were supportive. Riding for Team Kind of Ben’s Bells was an honor, I LOVED IT. This year 28 miles, next year we shall see.” The plaudits kept coming. “I was so impressed with the organization of the ride,” said Gregory Gabrilson. “I did the (100-miles) and I believe I only had to come to a complete stop at three intersections! The rest of the intersections were closed off for the ride. The SAG stops were wonderful, the people so nice! I am from Iowa and I am coming back next year again.....wouldn't miss it! Thanks Perimeter for a
36th El Tour
All results become official March 1st on our Website PerimeterBicycling.com
Olympian Nelson Vails Dedication Recipient
2018 El Tour Michael Hast repeating first place finish in 50-mile event. Damion Alexander Photo wonderful event!” Said David Fuller: “Well organized and super fun event! People travel from all over the globe for this event and there’s a reason...IT’S AWESOME!” We feel the same way. And, of course, it’s all for a good cause. More than $10 million has been raised his year by more than 40 beneficiaries. Easterseals Blake Foundation was once again the rides primary beneficiary.
EVENT...................................................................PARTICIPANTS 100 mile................................................................2,374 75 mile.....................................................................561 50 mile..................................................................1,725 37 mile......................................................................NA 25 mile.....................................................................702 Bike Patrol ..............................................................133 Fun Ride..................................................................657 Indoor....................................................................3583 Total.....................................................................9,735
“The partnership between Easterseals Blake Foundation and Perimeter Bicycling El Tour de Tucson has been transformative for Easterseals Blake Foundation,” said Ema Kammeyer, CEO of Easterseals Blake Foundation. “In addition to the very welcome financial benefits which have accrued to us from the partnership, we have the honor of now being associated with the sport of bicycling and the impressive Chuck Huckleberry Pantano River Loop. This has motivated a large number of our staff, board and members to take up this wonderful sport, and we see the benefits from this activity in so many ways. All of us at Easterseals Blake Foundation look forward to many years of continued support for and partnership with El Tour de Tucson!” Once again, El Tour saw a few dignitaries ride in the event, one being former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who rode in the 25-mile event. She was among
the many cyclists - 702 – who rode in the popular distance. The day culminated in what is always a great time in the downtown area. Michael P. & the Gullywashers played music most of the afternoon. And, as usual, there was great food for the cyclists to enjoy. A number of sponsors and exhibits were downtown for many to enjoy. It could not have been a better day for the thousands who rode and attended.
Volunteers............................................................1,934 Spectators..........................................................31,983 Grand Total Participants................................................... 53,387 RECORDS 100 mile.................................................... 5,077.. 2007 75 mile......................................................... 710.. 2016 50 mile...................................................... 1725.. 2018 37 mile...................................................... 1,540.. 2008 25 mile......................................................... 702.. 2018 Bike Patrol .................................................. 184.. 2007 Fun Ride...................................................... 771.. 2017 Indoor....................................................... 3583.. 2018 Subtotal Main........................................ 9,735.. 2018 Volunteers................................................ 2000 .. 2016 Spectators.............................................. 31,983.. 2018 Money Raised For: Beneficiaries of the 2018 El Tour(Figures not final* ALS Association AZ Chapter...................... $16,150 Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter...................... Pending * Arizona Justice Project................................. $4,000 Arizona’s Children Association..................... $3,900 Arts-Express................................................. $8,800 Athletes vs Epilepsy................................ $10,843 * AZ Multi Housing Charitable Foundation..... $9,000 Beads of Courage................................... Pending * BICAS...................................................... Pending * Big Brothers Big Sisters............................. $30,000 Boys & Girls Clubs........................................... TBD Cakes for Causes............................................ $280 Cascade Foundation............................... Pending * Children’s Clinics........................................ $17,667 Easterseals Blake Foundation................. $170,000 El Grupo..................................................... $22,017 Free Ever After................................................ $600 Friends of Aphasia....................................... $2,000 Friends of Pima Animal Care Center......... $11,790 Into-Africa..................................................... $5,000 Keeping Teachers Teaching................... Pending * Look! Save A Life....................................... $12,510 Mobile Meals of So. AZ................................ $1,000 Rotary District 5500............................... $5,732,550 Southern Arizona Gender Alliance............... $1,000 Southwest Medical Aid................................. $8,000 St. Elizabeth’s Health Center..................... $70,000 Team Semper Fi Cycling Program.......... Pending * Tu Nidito..................................................... $70,000 UA Adaptive Athletics................................... $8,000 Uphill Into The Wind................................... $22,000 Water for People.......................................... $3,750 Sub-total at press time.......................... $6,840,257 Other Perimeter Bicycling Charities Children’s Museum Tucson.......................... $3,000 The Haven....................................................... $140 Valley of the Sun Charitable Foundation........ $200 Sub-total at press time................................. $3,340 Grand Total at Press Time................... $6,244,197 * Final figure not yet received. Please visit our website for updates and final numbers.
A good day to ride. Damion Alexander Photo
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Tucson Police keeping El Tour safe. Damion Alexander Photo
Perimeter Bicycling wishes to thank the following sponsors for making the 36th El Tour so successful! 5th Ave Productions.......................................................................... Official Audio & Visual Equipment Provider AC Hotel Downtown Tucson............................................................................................... An Official Host Hotel Arizona Daily Star......................................................... Media Partner & El Tour Coloring Contest Co-Sponsor Arizona Health................................................................................................ Indoor El Tour Presenting Sponsor Arizona Milk Producers..................................................................................................... Official Recovery Drink Arizona Oncology.............................................................................................................. Bronze Level Sponsor Arizona's Rehab Campuses.............................................................................................Bronze Level Supporter Asarco................................................................................................................................. Official Food Sponsor Bank Of America................................................................................................................................Official Bank Big G Racing ( Greg Maciulla, M.D. & Family)......................................................................... Platinum Sponsor Breyer Law.................................................................................................................................. Results Sponsor Cakes For Causes................................................................................. Official Cookie & El Tour Cake Provider Canyon Ranch.............................................................................. Sabino Creek Crossing & Supporting Sponsor Carpenters Union 408........................................................ Official Supporting Builders of the 25-Mile Start Line Casino Del Sol............................................................................................. Community Contributor & Supporter Centurions................................................................................ Indoor El Tour School/Youth Program Supporter CEP Timing..................................................................................................................... El Tour’s Official Timers Children’s Museum Tucson.........................................................................................Start-Finish Line Supporter Cirrus Visual.........................................................................................................................Official Poster Printer City Of Tucson........................................................................................................................................ Host City Coca Cola / Powerade............................................................................................................... Official Beverage Creco Rentals......................................................................................................................... Equipment Provider Culture Ecology Solutions (CES).... Start-Finish Line Event Equipment Providers & Event Logistic Consultants Cushman Wakefield / PICOR....................................................................... Man and Woman of the Year Award Dakotapro........................................................................................................................ Official Internet Provider Dan Rudrud...................................................................................................................................Dedicate a Mile Dan Rudrud.................................................................................................................... Dedicate-a-Mile Sponsor Dark Horse Media......................................................................................................................Media Consultant Desert Mountain Insurance Services, FNC..................................................... Co-sponsor Almost El Tour Award Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Tucson................................................................................. An Official El Tour Hotel DPR Construction................................................................................................................ Official Rider Number Easterseals Blake Foundation................................................................................ El Tour’s Primary Beneficiary Enterprise Rent A Car............................................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Epic Rides......................................................Official Mountain Bicycle Association Event Production Company ESPN Tucson 1490 AM & 104.9 FM........................................................ Official Radio &Ride Day Radio Show Fair Wheel Bicycles.................................................................................................Long Term El Tour Supporter First Watch Restaurants.......................................................................................................Official Daytime Café Fred G. Acosta Job Corps......................................................................................... Official Packet Stuffing Site GEICO....................................................................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Greater Arizona Bicycling Assn..................................................(GABA) Official El Tour Training Rides Provider Harkins Theaters............................................................................................................................. Media Partner Hensley Beverage Company........................................................................................... Official Beer Distributor Hilton Tucson East.......................................................................................................................An Official Hotel Hotel Tucson City Center.............................................................................................................An Official Hotel HSL Properties.................................................................................................Official Downtown Fiesta Sponsor
Hudbay...........................................................................................................Safety & Security Meeting Sponsor Hughes FCU....................................................................................................................... Bronze Level Sponsor IBEW Local #570.......................... Official 75-Mile Supporting Sponsor & Builders of the 75-Mile Starting Area International Union Of Operating Engineers, Local 428........................................Supporting Start Line Builders Intuit........................................................................................................................... Official EXPO Data Support Kevin Madden .......................................................................................................................Supporting Sponsor KHS Bicycles.............................................................................................. Official Bicycle of Perimeter Bicycling La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Reid Park...................................................................................An Official Hotel Macaroni Grill........................................................................................................................... Official Restaurant Machinist Union, Local 933....................................................................................Supporting Start Line Builders Madden Media..................................................................................................................... Official Media Partner MarathonFoto......................................................................................................... Official Cyclists Photographer Marriott University Park Hotel......................................................................................... An Official El Tour Hotel Michelob Ultra.................................................................................................................................... Official Beer Norma Feldman.................................................................................. Perimeter Bicycling Association Supporter Operating Engineers, Local 319..................................................................Official 50-Mile Supporting Sponsor Oro Valley Bicycle......................................................................................................Official Supporting Sponsor Pain Institute Of Southern Arizona (PISA).................................................... Co-Sponsor Almost El Tour Award Perimeter Bicycling Association Of America, Inc..............................................................Official Event Producer Perimeter eNews................................................ Official Electronic Publication of all Perimeter Bicycling Events Pima County.........................................................................................................Home of El Tour and The Loop Powerade...............................................................................................................................Official Sports Drink Primal Wear................................................................................................... Official Technical Apparel Provider Rio Nuevo............................................................................................................................ Official 100-mile Start Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC..............................................................................Official Dedication Dinner Host Sonora Quest...................................................................................................... Grand Cycling Awards Sponsor Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance....................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Tail Winds............................................................................Official Newspaper of all Perimeter Bicycling Events TAZ Entertainment...... Official El Tour Video Production Company Producers & Directors of the 2015, 2016 & 2017 El Tour Videos The Charlotte Harris Family....................................Dedicate-A-Mile Sponsor 52-MileCrossing @ Sabino Creek Town of Marana.................................................................................................................... Official 25-mile Start Town of Oro Valley........................................................................ Traffic Control & Safety Equipment Supporter Tucson Amateur Radio Council................................................... El Tour’s Official Ham Radio Communications Tucson Conquistadores................................................................................. Supporter of School Year Program Tucson Convention Center (TCC).................................................................................... Home of El Tour EXPO Tucson Endurance Performance Center............................................................................ Bronze Level Sponsor Tucson Fire Department.......................................................................Official Downtown Starting Ladder Stage Tucson Medical Center................................... El Tour’s Premier Presenting Sponsor & Title Sponsor Fun Ride Tucson Orthopaedic Institute / Select OrthoDME................................................................ Official 50-Mile Start Tucson Subaru........................................................................................................Official Car and Pace Vehicle Tucson Water.....................................................................................................................Official Water Provider Type & Graphics...........................................El Tour’s Longest Running Sponsor with over 33 years of support UPS........................................................................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Visit Tucson...................................................................................................................Official Visitor Information
Results become official March 1, 2019 and are posted on our website www.perimeterbicycling.com. Contact the El Tour office with changes or corrections: (520) 745-2033; E-mail registration@perimeterbicycling.com Winter 2019
Tail Winds Insert — Unofficial Results — 36th El Tour de Tucson presented by Tucson Medical Center
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