🚨 TUCSON CYCLISTS, ADRENALINE JUNKIES, AND WEEKEND WARRIORS—THIS SATURDAY IS YOUR MOMENT TO OWN THE ROAD! 🚨
Buckle up, because the 42nd Annual El Tour de Tucson explodes into action SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025—and your radio squad is cranking it to 11! Dubbed America’s #1 Road Cycling Event by USA TODAY, this beast draws nearly 10,000 pedal-pushers from every corner of the globe for a flat-out celebration of speed, stamina, and Sonoran Desert swagger. Whether you’re a pro shredding the asphalt or a first-timer chasing that finish-line high, El Tour is Tucson’s ultimate bike bash—raising big bucks for charities like Ronald McDonald House and Parkinson’s Foundation while turning our streets into a two-wheeled wonderland! 🏆🚴♂️💨
THE EPIC ROUTES: PICK YOUR POISON AND PEDAL LIKE A CHAMP! All routes blast off and boomerang back to the heart of downtown at the Tucson Convention Center (260 S Church Ave)—expect saguaro-studded vistas, rolling hills, and that unbeatable Tucson sun on your back. Routes officially wrap by 4:30 PM, but the party’s just starting! Here’s the lineup:
ROAD WARRIORS, HEADS UP—CLOSURES INCOMING! Streets shut down as early as 4:00 AM for safety (reopening post-4:30 PM), including:
AND NOW, THE RADIO REVOLUTION: ESPN TUCSON, KLPX, AND HANK FM TAKE THE WHEEL! This ain’t your average ride—it’s a full-on Tucson Radio Takeover! Legends Larry Mac (your Classic Rock “Mac-lopedia” with the unbeatable riffs) and Big Al (the voice that amps every play) will be BROADCASTING LIVE FROM THE PACE CAR, tearing down the route ahead of the pack on ESPN Tucson! Catch their real-time play-by-play as they dodge the peloton, drop insider race scoops, and pump the adrenaline with non-stop hype—because nothing says “victory lap” like live commentary from the front lines! 🗣️📡🚗
Then, roll up to the ESPN Tucson Tent by the Finish Line for the ultimate post-ride party: Larry and Big Al interviewing the WINNERS LIVE—grilling those podium heroes on their strategies, splits, and sweat-soaked stories! Snag autographs, snap selfies, and soak in the glory. Meanwhile, 96.1 KLPX (Tucson’s Classic Rock HQ) and 93.3 HANK FM (your Classic Country kick!) will be hanging out HARD at the El Tour Expo & Fiesta—spinning the Prize Wheel for swag drops, raffling epic gear (tix, merch, tire vouchers?), and blasting the soundtrack to fuel your finish. Free vibes, food trucks, live tunes, awards ceremonies, and the Dragoon Brewing Finish Line Beer Garden—it’s the afterparty you didn’t know you needed! 🎸🤠🍻
THIS IS BIGGER THAN A BIKE RACE—IT’S TUCSON’S HEARTBEAT ON TWO WHEELS! Registration’s wide open at bikesignup.com (opened April 17—don’t sleep!), with packet pickup at the TCC Expo (Thu-Fri, Nov 20-21). Whether you’re racing for glory, fundraising for a cause, or just cheering from the sidelines, El Tour unites us all. Grab your crew, grease the chain, and let’s make history—November 22 is OURS! Who’s ready to roll? Tag a rider, tune in, and show up—because the best stories start with “Remember that El Tour when…?” 🏅🔥
ESPN Tucson • 96.1 KLPX • 93.3 HANK FM—Pedaling the passion, broadcasting the wins, and loving every lap! 📻🚴♀️🌵
