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(JDRF). They designated Alex Bowden as the Transamerica Chaser, placed him at the very back-end of the pack in the 111miler. For every cyclist the Transamerica Chaser passed, Transamerica donated an additional $1 to JDRF. Bowden passed close to 3,500 cyclists at El Tour, raising $3,500 for JDRF. Many thanks to the Transamerica Tomorrow makers for creating this unique and fun opportunity!
the record books thanks to nice weather, great scenery and plenty of riders to make it challenging and fun. The University of Arizona Medical Center El Tour de Tucson Casino del Sol Resort turned 30 this year and welcomed everyone to Tucson for the best El Tour ever! Although it might be considered a race for those more competitive, it is truly a recreational ride for most of the participants. The Tucson public once again lined the streets to express their support. A major spectator attraction, over 30,000 enthusiasts watched from their favorite spots along the route and many more clustered at the finish line. The dynamic and receptive crowds rattled cowbells, cheered on the bicyclists, hoisted signs, gave encouraging smiles and waves, and of course there were congratulatory hugs and high-fives at the finish from family and friends. No matter what distance you sign on for, 111, 85, 60 or 42, the start is exciting and the crowds are large. Whether a seasoned rider or just starting out on a bike, the 3,509 who opt for the 111-mile event all do the same thing -- riders roll off for the 7 a.m. start; lug their bikes across the Santa Cruz River crossing; ride, walk or carry their bikes across Sabino Creek; stop at aid stations to fill their water containers, grab a few bananas and a cup of raisins, take time to snap some photographs; continue the ride until the grind out the final feet. Along they way, many will have made new friends for life. Others All results become official February 1st on our Website will have fulfilled PerimeterBicycling.com a dream. The 30th El EVENT...................................................................PARTICIPANTS Tour was very 111-Mile................................................................................. 3,509 competitive and 85-Mile...................................................................................... 649 attracted many 60-Mile................................................................................... 1,700 elite cyclists, like 42-Mile................................................................................... 1,513 Eric Marcotte who won his 3rd Bike Patrol ................................................................................ 141 consecutive 111-mile with a Fun Ride................................................................................... 602 time of 4:13:28. On the Indoor El Tour ........................................................................... 521 women's side, Linnea Total Cyclists ............................................................. 8,635 Herbertson won it, getting it done in 4:39:03. Volunteers.............................................................................. 2,936 Spectators ........................................................................... 30,223 The tight finish was a highlight for El Tour's 30th year, Grand Total Participants ................................................... 41,793 which drew 8,635 riders. The rider total was 101 fewer than Money Raised For: last year, but El Tour had 3,509 American Parkinson Disease Association..........................$27,189 in the 111, with 649 in the 85Beads of Courage ................................................................$3,012 mile, 1,700 in the 60-mile, 1513 Ben's Bells............................................................................$8,600 in the 42, 141 serving in bike Blue Marble Institute................................................................$200 patrol, 602 in the fun ride, and Carrie Tingley Hosp. Foundation Albq..................................$3,500 a record-setting 521 riding Humane Society of So. AZ ...................................................$1,100 Indoor El Tour. When you conJDRF ................................................................................$653,000 sider 2,936 volunteers and an Leukemia & Lymphoma....................................................$500,000 estimated 30,223 spectators, Lions Club International - Cycle for Sight.............................$2,405 myTeam Triumph .................................................................$3,500 that's a grand total of 41,793 Rotary International - Polio Plus.......................................$430,000 people involved with this year's Susan G. Komen for the Cure Main Event & Indoor ..........$28,000 El Tour! Team Lizzie Bell ...................................................................$1,460 The festivities at the finish The Haven ............................................................................$2,785 line weren't just about cycling Tu Nidito Children and Family Services ...........................$303,721 on Ride Day. Families particiUAMC Pediatric Oncology....................................................$4,676 pating in the Diamond Uphill Into The Wind ...........................................................$10,000 Children’s El Tour Fun Ride preWater for People.................................................................$15,941
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Economics How does El Tour fare economically? Well, El Tour began in 1983 with 198 cyclists and raised $4,500 for charity. Ever since, all Perimeter Bicycling events have had a nonprofit component. This year more than two million dollars was raised America's Leading Bicycling Advocate for 30 charitable agencies on Ride Day alone. With a 30-year history, and More than 8,600 cyclists participated this year, El Tour de Tucson has raised over President of making it the third highest turnout in the thirty-three million dollars for a League of American Bicyclists event's 30-year history. Ed Tunstall Photo variety of charities. This ride has about a $13M to $18M economic sented by McDonald’s were able to make impact on the local economy during ride a day of it and include a visit to the week alone! Tucson Children’s Museum where The promotional impact is imporadmission was free. The Museum had a tant as well, with the publicity and the booth set up outside on its vast lawn to identity El Tour helps give to Tucson as a add to the celebration. Interactive cycling mecca. The global popularity of exhibits on wellness, energy, and other El Tour brings people to Tucson who activities including cookie frosting for have never been here. Once they come kids, El Tour Coloring Contest and Fun to ride and they see our city, they come Ride Awards Ceremony were welcome back again, they ride again and notice that our infrastructure is very well suited to year-round After completing the 10-mile Fun Ride, cycling. These Jaziel Rodríguez cheered on El Tour riders people attract passing by his family's home in downothers and the town Tucson. Rodríguez Family Photo. economic impact expands France, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, over the year(s). Norway, Russia, and the United And they don't Kingdom. About 92% of total riders are just come back raising funds for beneficiaries of El Tour. for El Tour .... This determined gruppetto of About 41% of riders are new to the event they come back 111-mile cyclists includes Leonard & have never ridden El Tour before. to be in a great Gastellum, Larry McAllister, and Approximately 80% of cyclists who come bicycle city. Devin Kelly. Ed Tunstall Photo. in from out-of-town stay in hotels, as experiences. Workers also The people opposed to those staying with friends or handed out free bicycle helwho ride El Tour represent many places: family. These people also eat in restaumets and face painted kids (and some from the Tucson Metro area, about rants, rent cars, go shopping and spend adults). Three actors from Old Tucson 2,700; they come from all over the USA a lot of money. In a purely economic Studios performed a gunfight and stunt including Puerto Rico. Considering all sense, El Tour is more than sweat & show that lasted about 30 minutes. The out-of-state riders: 27% of the out-ofspandex. This world-renowned cycling HSL Properties Downtown Fiesta had state cyclists are from California, 15% event supports Tucson non-profits and activities for both riders and spectators. from New Mexico, 10% from Colorado. the local tax coffers. The finish line festivities included International visitors come from exhibitor booths, plenty of food options, Afghanistan, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and mariachis awaited within the Michelob Ultra Garden. Cushman & Wakefield/Picor Commercial Real Estate Services El Tour’s theme this year -- "The Man & Woman of the Year Spirit of the West Rides On" -- might represent determination, courage, and Man of the Year : Nelson Vails Woman of the Year: Seana Hogan a willingness to venture forth. El Tour Hogan has won RAAM (Race Across Vails won the Olympic silver medal in the beneficiaries embody that spirit of America) a jaw dropping six times(1992, '93, 1984 1000m Match Sprint. Vails was the first inspiration, challenge and hope. El '94, '95, '97, '98) and set a women’s 24 hour African American to win an Olympic medal Tour was created to help raise money road record of 437 miles this fall. She holds in track bicycling. He turned pro and raced for charities, to promote fitness and internationally on the track for from 1988 to the women's transcontinental record, the community. The cyclists who rode El overall San Francisco to LA record, the over1995. He has been a cycling commentator Tour this year raised more than two all Seattle to San Diego record as well as the for major TV networks and starred with million dollars for 30 charities. Trans-California (N-S) record. Seana was Kevin Bacon in "Quicksilver" a movie about A new twist for fundraising was the overall winner of the Furnace Creek 508 NYC bike messengers. Nelson was inducted developed by Transamerica as a clever in '95. She's no stranger to the track either. into the US Bicycling Hall of Fame in 2009. way to raise more money for the She also holds the 12 hour, 24 hour, 100 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation mile and 200 mile records there.
Total Raised.................................................... $1,999,090 RECORDS Total Cyclists ........................................................... 9,122 111-Mile Event ........................................................ 5,077 85-Mile Event ............................................................. 649 60-Mile Event .......................................................... 1,700 42-Mile Event .......................................................... 1,540 Bike Patrol .................................................................. 184 Fun Ride..................................................................... 602 Indoor El Tour ............................................................. 521 Adventure Run ........................................................... 591 Volunteers ............................................................... 3,000 Spectators ............................................................. 35,000
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Other Perimeter Bicycling Charities AZ1-Dmat ....................................................................$1,000 Acosta Job Corp .........................................................$1,000 Cakes for Causes...........................................................$500 Children's Museum Tucson .........................................$4,000 Community Food Bank................................................$1,000 Downtown Tucson Partnership ....................................$5,678 Tucson Fire Department.................................................$200 Tucson Bicycle Classic...................................................$500 BICAS.............................................................................$622 Pima County Sports Hall of Fame .................................$250 Festival & Events Association of Tucson & So. AZ.........$200 Blue Marble Institute ...................................................$1,000 St Gregory College Preparatory School .....................$1,000 The Bahati Foundation................................................$1,000 Safford K-8 Magnet School ............................................$200 El Mariachi AZTLAN Pueblo High School......................$225 Tucson Youth Development - Holiday Party....................$200 Total ............................................................. 18,575.00
Perimeter Bicycling wishes to thank the following sponsors for making the 30th El Tour so successful! AAA Landscape .............................................................................Official Raisin Sponsor Aardvark Printing & Marketing ...........................................................Supporting Sponsor Ajo Bikes ................................................................85-Mile El Tour Mechanical Supporter Ajo Bikes...............................................................................Official Kids Bicycle Provider Alvernon Optical .................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Arizona Daily Star............................................................................Official Media Partner Arizona Health.............................................................Indoor El Tour Supporting Sponsor Arizona Stagecoach ............................................................Official Shuttle Transportation AZ-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team......Official First Aid & Medical Assistance Team AZ-TV..............................................................................................Airing of El Tour Video Best Western Royal Sun...................................................................Official Hosting Hotel Bialis Foundation......................................El Tour Youth Development Program Supporter Bianchi USA .................................................................................Official Bicycle Sponsor Bohac Consulting Services..........................................Official Internet Solutions Provider Cakes For Causes...............................................Official 30th Anniversary Cake Provider Canyon Ranch .................................................Official Wellness, Fitness & Health Resort Canyon Ranch..............................................Sabino Creek Crossing Supporting Sponsor Carpenters Union 408 .......................................Official Builders of the 42-Mile Start Line Casino Del Sol Resort.......................................................El Tour Presenting Sponsor Casino Del Sol Resort ................................................................................Featured Hotel Casino Del Sol Resort....................................................................Dedication Dinner Site CEP Timing.........................................................................................Official Finish Timer Children's Museum Tucson..........................................................Start/Finish Line Partner CITI....................................................................................Official Rider Number Sponsor City of Tucson..................................................................................................Hosting City City of Tucson Water ...................................................................................Water Provider Clif Bar ............................................................................Official Energy Bar, Chew & Gel Comfort Inn & Suites at Sabino Canyon ...............................................Official Host Hotel Community Food Bank of Southern Az ......................................Official Food Distributors Cortiva Institute/Desert Institute of Healing Arts....................Official Massage Therapists CP Graphics ....................................................Official Poster & Perimeter Journal Printer Cushman & Wakefield/ Picor Commercial Real Estate Services ..................Man & Woman of the Year Award Dakotapro.biz.............................................Official Telephone & Internet Service Provider Dark Horse Media........................................................................................Media Partner Denny's .........................................................................................................Family Award Diamond Children's Medical Center..............................Title Sponsor of El Tour Fun Ride Diamond Ventures ..............................................................El Tour Community Partner Diamond Ventures............................................................Title Sponsor of El Tour Run Doctor Bob’s Studios a.k.a.Prospering Thoughts, Inc. ..........Official DJs & MCs ~Voice of El Tour Downtown Tucson Partnership ....................................Host of the Michelob Ultra Garden Empire Southwest Machinery ............................................................Supporting Sponsor Enterprise Rent-A-Car........................................................................Supporting Sponsor
Envision Eyecare Center........................................................................Mile #60 Sponsor Epic Rides ......................................................................Supporting Cycling Organization Evaero, Inc..........................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Evan & Susan Unger Family ..................................................................Mile #47 Sponsor Fair Wheel Bicycles .....................................Official 111-Mile El Tour Mechanical Support Fred G. Acosta Job Corps.......................................................Official Packet Stuffing Site GABA, Inc. ....................................................Official Bicycle Education & Safety Sponsor GEICO ................................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Golden Eagle Distributors............................................................Official Beer Distributors Highway Technologies....................................An Official Traffic Control & Safety Provider Hilton Tucson East ............................................................................Official Hosting Hotel Holiday Inn & Suites Tucson Airport .................................................Official Hosting Hotel Home Depot .............................................................................Official Flag Alley Sponsor Hotel Tucson City Center ..................................................................Official Hosting Hotel IBEW Local #570 .........................................Official Builders of the 85-Mile Starting Area HSL Properties..............................................................................Downtown Fiesta Host Intuit..................................................................................Title Sponsor of 60-Mile El Tour J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort ........................................................Official Hosting Hotel Journal Broadcast Group - KGUN 9......................................................Official TV Station Journal Broadcast Group - ESPN Tucson ........................................Official Radio Station Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) .................................Official Beneficiary Kola's LLC .......................................................................................Official Screen Printer Left Field Films................................The Rosemont Copper 2012 El Tour Video Producer Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ....................................Official Team-in-Training Program Madden Media .................................................................................Official Media Partner MarathonFoto........................................................................Official Cyclist Photographer Mavic.....................................Route Mechanical Supporter & Treasure Chest Contributor McDonald's .............................................................El Tour Fun Ride Presenting Sponsor McDonald's........................................................................................Official Cup Provider Metro Restaurants...............................................................................Official Restaurants Metro Water District ....................................................................................Water Provider Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau .....Official Visitors Information Center Michelob ULTRA .............................................................................................Official Beer Operating Engineers 428.............................Official Builders of the 60-Mile Starting Area Pactimo.............................................................Official Custom Cycling Clothing Sponsor Performance Bike .................................................................Official Late Night Bike Shop Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc. ..........................Official Event Producer Pima County ............................................................................Home of El Tour de Tucson Pizza Hut ..................................................Youth Treasure Chest Sponsor & Official Pizza Pizza Hut .......................................................................................................Official Pizza Polar Bottle .........................................................................................Supporting Sponsor PRI Graphics .............................................................................Official Banner Producers ProActive Physical Therapy.........................Official El Tour 101 Training Class Instructors
Pyramid Coaching.....................................El Tour Jr.Youth Development Program Trainer Quality Inn & Suites Oracle Foothills................................................Official Hosting Hotel Radisson Suites Tucson....................................................................Official Hosting Hotel Ramada Inn & Suites Foothills .........................................................Official Hosting Hotel Ramada Limited Tucson West ..........................................................Official Hosting Hotel ReActivate........................................Official Cycling Clothing Recycle Center (ask Lydia) REI-Tucson ................................................................El Tour 40-Mile Mechanical Support REI-Tucson .............................................Santa Cruz River Crossing Mechanical Support Rio West.........................................Builders of Perimeter Offices & El Tour Headquarters Rio West...............................................................................................Official Contractors Riverpark Inn ....................................................................................Official Hosting Hotel Rosemont Copper Company ................................................................El Tour Safety Tips Rosemont Copper Company .................................................2012 El Tour Video Sponsor Rosemont Copper Company ....................................Ride Day Radio Show Title Sponsor Royal KIA.................................................................................Official Car & Pace Vehicle Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC ................................................Dedication Dinner Sponsor Sabino Cycles ...........................................................Official 60-Mile Mechanical Support Sanofi ...............................................................................Title Sponsor of 42-Mile El Tour Sanofi ............................................................................Bike, Fitness & Health Expo Host Scott K. Baker & Dan Rudrud ................................................................Mile #74 Sponsor SUNDT ...............................................................................................Supporting Sponsor Supply One Tucson.............................................................................Supporting Sponsor Tail Winds .............................................................................................Official Newspaper TAVS ....................................................................Dedication Dinner Audio-Visual Partner The Dr. Greg Macuilla Family ................................................El Tour’s Official First Family Town of Kusatsu - Japan ................................El Tour’s Official International Bicycle Town Transamerica................................................................................Official Results Sponsor Transamerica............................................................................Platinum Meeting Sponsor Trek Bicycles of Tucson .............................................Official Designated Shipping Center Tucson Amateur Radio Council ................................Official Ham Radio Communications Tucson Convention Center (TCC) ...................................................Home of El Tour Expo Tucson Fire Department.......................................................Truck & Ladder for Start Line Tucson Newspapers Inc. (TNI) ............................................El Tour Kids Coloring Contest The University of Arizona Medical Center .....................................Official Medical Center The University of Arizona Medical Center.........................................El Tour Title Sponsor
University of Arizona Medical Center .....Title Sponsor of 111-Mile El Tour
Ventana Medical Systems ......................................................Official Bike Patrol Sponsor Vision Quest...............................................................................................Official Trainers Volk Company ................................................................Official 111-Mile Tandem Awards Walgreens ..............................................................................Volunteer of the Year Award Zuckerman Community Outreach Foundation.Kids Riding for Those Who Can't Program Zuckerman Community Outreach Foundation......................................El Tour Safety Tips Zuckerman Family Foundation .........................................Jr.Youth Development Program
Results become official February 1, 2013 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 J A N UA RY / F E B R UA RY 2 0 1 3
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