Tucson Cycling

We have hundreds of miles of bike friendly roads and dozens of trails from easy to highly technical. In fact, Tucson has been ranked by Bicycling magazine as one of the top cycling cities in the U.S. And with our mild climate and mostly sunny skies, almost every day is perfect for a ride any time of year. Visit some of our local cycling clubs’ websites under the Useful Links (right) to find out more information about Tucson’s cycling opportunities.

Great Cycling Routes

Looking for cycling routes around Tucson, or even a training group? GABA (Greater Arizona Bicycling Association) can provide you with some fantastic cycling routes.

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Cycling in Oro Valley

The Town of Oro Valley is a bicycle-friendly town and contains some fantastic routes. Find more information about cycling in Oro Valley.

Local Cycling Events

Last Saturday Mountain Bike Ride - May. 26 - May. 25 The Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists hosts a group mountain bike-ride on the last Saturday of the month. Contact club in advance or visit the website for location, level of difficulty, and times..

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17th Annual Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon - Jul. 1 750-meter pool swim, 12-mile bike ride around U o A area, 3-mile run through U of A campus; Youth Triathlon with a 250-meter swim, 4-mile bike, and 1-mle run..

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Bill Walton loves riding his bike in Tucson.

Read this testimonial from Bill after he rode the 2011 El Tour de Tucson:

We were just in Tucson for one of the best things that I’ve ever done—your fabulous Tour de Tucson 2011, and I wanted to write to say THANK YOU. We are so appreciative –of EVERYTHING. It was exhilarating to participate, and to celebrate what we love so dearly with so many thousands of other celebrants. Plus, I had the additional privilege on riding my bike on alternate days in some of the other regions of your spectacular metropolis—particularly both major sections of the Saguaro National Park.

Thanks for empowering us; thanks for making our dreams come true;, I love Tucson more than ever now. Thanks for having us, thanks for helping us to roll on forever and thanks for allowing us to enjoy the ride.

I LOVE MY BIKE, and now I love El Tour de Tucson. Let’s work together to see how we can make it even better.

Thank you,
Bill Walton
www.billwalton.com

The August 2010 issue of Outside Magazine lists Tucson as the Best Road-Biking City! Read the article here .

Even Denver loves Tucson for our balmy winter weather, agreeing with National Geographic and Outdoor Magazines that Tucson is a winter biking destination.

USA Today Travel lists Tucson as One of Ten Great Places for City Cycling. We agree!