51 photos of the 2018 El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
The 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is the largest participatory sporting event in Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. The race — which is broken up into four different distances — brought an estimated 7,000 riders to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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Dave Trudeau of CZ Racing passes a water bottle to a team member climbing the hill on Magee Road at Shannon Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Kathleen Star hands out doughnuts to grateful riders "just because" during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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John McCormick rides along Colossal Cave Road during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Angela Anger, right, gets a replenishment of fluids from volunteer Joe Erceg at aid station No. 5 during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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A pack of riders navigate the new route on Colossal Cave Road at the Pantano Wash during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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The pack of leaders, including eventual winner David Salomon (14), tops the hill on Magee Road at Shannon Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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David Salomon, from Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mex., is the winner of the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ as he raises his arms while crossing the finish line at 3:56.35 on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Shelby Reynolds from the San Diego area is the fastest woman in the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ with a time of 4:14.29 on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Sage Newcomb, 12, rides around with a unique helmet because it made it easier for his aunt, Kirsten Wallace, to keep on eye on him and several family members during the Fun Run at the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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The lead pack emerges from the downtown area off East Broadway and on to Aviation during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Cyclists ride past one of the murals along Aviation near Broadway during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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A cyclist makes his way out of the downtown area during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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A colorful group of bicyclists work their way out of the downtown area during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Spectators catch the cyclists as they emerge from the downtown area during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Before the race, Manuel Vasquez, with the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Department of Transportation, sweeps away some loose debris for the cyclists along the route along Broadway and Aviation before the start of the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Straggles ride along Aviation Parkway during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Riders tough out a lengthy incline along Colossal Cave Road near the Del Lago Golf Course in Vail during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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A pack of riders coast down Colossal Cave Road in Vail during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Tyler Stuntz, left, helps dad Jerry, of Phoenix, with a flat tire at aid station No. 5 near the Rocking K Market in Vail during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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A group of riders come across the finish line at the end of the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Gillian Horch, 3, from Red Rock, Ariz., gets a high five after crossing the finish in the Fun Run during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Benjamin Rodriguez, 5, approaches the finish line with his mother, Hilary Estrella, after completing the Fun Run during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Rykker Dibble, 6, runs around in his Mario Kar, as in the Super Mario game, during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Jerry Galvez, far left, uses a rattle as he and other onlookers encourage cyclists as they approach the end of the Fun Run during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Judas Vasquez, 12, raises his arms as he comes in from riding the 10-mile Fun Run during the 2018 El Tour deÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018. A.E. Araiza / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Girl Scouts at an aid station cheer for riders on Thornydale Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Girl Scout troops 369, 9939 and 1986 hand out fruit, water, pickle juice and, yes, Girl Scout cookies at an aid station on Thornydale Road at Overton Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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A lone stop sign on a quiet stretch of Thornydale Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Kendyl Shields, 9, center, cheers for her stepdad approaching on Thornydale Road north of Tangerine Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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An ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Ranger and Marana Police officer direct traffic in a tight spot at Camino de Oeste and Moore Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Charlotte Harris refills water bottles for riders at the Rotary Club of Marana aid station on Moore Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Riders feast on orange slices at the Rotary Club of Marana aid station on Moore Road at Camino de Oeste during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Two riders pass dirt roads intersecting Thornydale Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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A rider gives the thumbs up on Thornydale Road north of Linda Visita during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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A pack north on Thornydale Road south of Tangerine Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Packs thin out heading north on Thornydale Road north of Tangerine Road during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Charlotte Harris refills water bottles for riders at the Rotary Club of Marana aid station during El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Nov. 17, 2018.
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Riders on Colossal Cave Road cross the Pantano Wash during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Wanda Gregory, right, riding with "Pedal for Platelets - Team Steve" named for her son, grabs some nutrition at aid station No. 9 in Sabino Creek during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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A pair of cyclists walk their bikes through the fall foliage in Sabino Creek during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Mark Couzens, a nearby resident, cheers on the riders with shouts of "Riders rule!" during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Couzens noted how much he appreciated vocal supporters when he ran marathons.
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Rincon Valley Fire District paramedics tend to a pair of injured cyclists in the road on Old Spanish Trail during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Two cyclists were transported with injuries, though both were alert and conscious.
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Rincon Valley Fire District paramedics tend to a pair of injured cyclists in the road on Old Spanish Trail during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. Two cyclists were transported with injuries, though both were alert and conscious.
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Riders and drivers alike share the road on Colossal Cave Road near the Pantano Wash during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Riders ascend the hill on Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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For one day this sign seems to be an understatement near the hill on Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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The tandem of Marisa Farro Miro and Ronald Budhi, both of Colorado Springs, travel with a pack along Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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The leaders, including eventual winner David Salomon (14), ascend the hill on Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Riders ascend the hill on Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Kelli Kiekens (294) grinds out the last bit of a steep incline on Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Riders ascend the hill on Colossal Cave Road near Del Lago Golf Course during the 36th El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ perimeter bicycling race, Nov. 17, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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