Photos: 2014 El Tour de Tucson
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Photos from the 104-mile 2014 El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014.
Race-winner Philip Tinstman, right, shares a congratulatory hug with Richard Meeker during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
First female finishers Karla Gendler, 35, right, of Austin, Texas, and Ally Wilson, 34, of Tucson, give their interviews to ESPN Radio after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords arrives back at the finish line for the 12-mile fun ride at the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
The leaders make the turn on to South Old Spanish Trail from East Escalante Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists ride by the entrance to Saguaro National Park on South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists reach the turn at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Terry Johnson rings a cowbell and encourages the bicyclists as she waits for her husband and son to ride by at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A bicyclist (#5218) has a spill at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road from which he quickly recovered and continued the race during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Long-time residents Jim and Blanche Lenhart, who have lived near the Sabino Creek area for 35 years, wait for their son and grandson to ride by during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists find the dirt road in the Sabino Creek area tightly packed down and rideable during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists are given fruit, water and a chance to catch their breath while in the Sabino Creek area during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Violinist Victoria Arias, right, performs with the mariachi group Los Changuitos Feos in Sabino Creek during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist push up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing at the beginning of the race during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist push their bikes up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing to cut down their time during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist 2107, pushes up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing at the beginning of the race, during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
While dozens of riders wait in line for the restrooms behind him, Scott Sharpe, 34, of Mesa, snaps a cell phone photo before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Jim Kerwin, left, and 15-year-old son Patrick, right, of Yuma, huddle under blankets for warmth before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Carlos Viza Godoy, 42, of Sonora, Mexico, prepares with some nourishment on the sidewalk before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rosa Macias rattles her cowbell in support of son Edgar, 35, and grandson David Martinez, 16, who are riding during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords smiles as she waits for the start of the 12-mile fun ride with husband Mark Kelly, right, before the 12-mile fun ride at the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Pima County Sheriff's Deputy Alejandro Alcantara directs the bicyclists at the turn off South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Julio Garcia, 41, of Sinoloa, Mexico, collapses onto the sidewalk to catch his break after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Riders make their way up a long, grueling hill along East Sunrise Drive, west of North Kolb Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
The crossing at Sabino Creek is made easier as the water is directed beneath the riders during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Philip Tinstman pumps his fist as he crosses the finish line first during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Race-winner Philip Tinstman, right, shares a congratulatory hug with Richard Meeker during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
First-place female finisher Ally Wilson, 34, of Tucson, gives a post-race interview after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
First female finishers Karla Gendler, 35, right, of Austin, Texas, and Ally Wilson, 34, of Tucson, give their interviews to ESPN Radio after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords arrives back at the finish line for the 12-mile fun ride at the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Fans and onlookers lean out to see the leaders comedown the stretch during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Randall Stone holds cheers on all riders after his son Ron passed by earlier on Thornydale Road north of Tangerine Road during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
The Novak family cheers on Andy Rouse on Thornydale Road at Tangerine Road during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist 934 stops to change a tire on La Cañada Drive north of Lambert Lane during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Scott Christy of Cyclists Anonymous encourages riders pumping up La Cañada Drive north of Lambert Lane during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Scott Christy of Cyclists Anonymous gives water to a cyclist on the long hill on La Cañada Drive north of Lamberrt Lane during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
The leaders make the turn on to South Old Spanish Trail from East Escalante Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists follow the leaders along South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicylists ride along South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists ride by the entrance to Saguaro National Park on South Old Spanish Trail during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists reach the turn at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Terry Johnson rings a cowbell and encourages the bicyclists as she waits for her husband and son to ride by at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A bicyclist (#5218) has a spill at South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road from which he quickly recovered and continued the race during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Long-time residents Jim and Blanche Lenhart, who have lived near the Sabino Creek area for 35 years, wait for their son and grandson to ride by during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Rider proceed north along South Freeman Road and towards the foothills during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists find the dirt road in the Sabino Creek area tightly packed down and rideable during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicyclists are given fruit, water and a chance to catch their breath while in the Sabino Creek area during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Violinist Victoria Arias, right, performs with the mariachi group Los Changuitos Feos in Sabino Creek during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bicylists make their way out of the Sabino Creek area during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
El Tour de Tucson. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
The second pack of riders makes the turn from Ina to Oracle in the 2014 El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Lead riders make the turn from westbound Ina to northbound Oracle Road during the 2014 Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Fans cheer on cyclists at Ina and Oracle during the 2014 El Tour de Tucson.
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist push up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing at the beginning of the race during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Cylcist continue on the path making a right turn off of Alvernon during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Riders head north on Kolb Road approaching Irvington Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist push their bikes up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing to cut down their time during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Cyclist 2107, pushes up the incline at the Santa Cruz river crossing at the beginning of the race, during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo taken: Saturday November 22, 2014
- Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Star
Riders break off the line for the start of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Riders prepare for the start of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A participant waves to supporters at the start during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords at the start of the 12-mile Fun Ride at Armory Park.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Riders queue up in front of the Children's Museum during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
While dozens of riders wait in line for the restrooms behind him, Scott Sharpe, 34, of Mesa, snaps a cell phone photo before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Jim Kerwin, left, and 15-year-old son Patrick, right, of Yuma, huddle under blankets for warmth before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Carlos Viza Godoy, 42, of Sonora, Mexico, prepares with some nourishment on the sidewalk before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Riders queue in line during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mike Smith, 57, of Phoenix, stretches and warms up his legs before the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rosa Macias rattles her cowbell in support of son Edgar, 35, and grandson David Martinez, 16, who are riding during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Sergio Macias points and rattles his cowbell in support during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Riders prepare for the start of the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
El Tour de Tucson. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
El Tour de Tucson. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
El Tour de Tucson. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Wisner / Arizona Daily Star
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords smiles as she waits for the start of the 12-mile fun ride with husband Mark Kelly, right, before the 12-mile fun ride at the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Pima County Sheriff's Deputy Alejandro Alcantara directs the bicyclists at the turn off South Old Spanish Trail and South Freeman Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Margo Peete, right, of San Antonio, Texas, cheers on the finishers during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Julio Garcia, 41, of Sinoloa, Mexico, collapses onto the sidewalk to catch his break after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Riders make their way up a long, grueling hill along East Sunrise Drive, west of North Kolb Road during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
The crossing at Sabino Creek is made easier as the water is directed beneath the riders during the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Erik Brockhoff, 29, of Tucson, catches his breath on the sidewalk after the Special Olympics El Tour de Tucson bicycle race on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, in Tucson. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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