Le tour de Tucson

Heading to the southwestern United States, right in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, USA 🇺🇸. The queen event, the legendary "Century", challenges you over 102 miles (about 164 km). The profile features rolling, hilly terrain hovering around 900 mD+. But don’t be fooled: the arid heat and fierce headwinds will toughen your ride! 💨

The ribbon of asphalt drops you into total immersion in the mythical Sonoran Desert. Your steed will gobble up vast straightaways flanked by forests of saguaro cacti, these hundred-year sentinels with arms raised to the sky 🏜️. The route regularly crosses dry riverbeds and keeps you surrounded by spectacular ranges of rocky mountains like the Santa Catalina Mountains. The vertiginous vastness of America's arid landscapes will dazzle you with every pedal stroke ☀️.

Forget the austerity of ferocious competition—this Tex-Mex institution born in the 80s is above all the country’s biggest charity cycling event 🎗️. Residents line the avenues with signs, music, and boundless energy to push you toward the finish line. A huge “fiesta” awaits you in the city center, with groups of mariachis performing live and ice-cold drinks to celebrate your desert-fighting victory 🍻.

Keep a spark of energy for exploring this fantastic natural sanctuary once you park your two-wheeler in the paddock. Bring your crew for a timeless hike amidst the rugged trails of the sublime Saguaro National Park 🥾. Also gear your palate toward the local culinary scene: Tucson is globally renowned for its gastronomy, the perfect opportunity to devour authentic tacos and UNESCO for its cuisine, diving into chimichangas to refill your reserves. Secure your registration in a sprint and come challenge the wild lands of the coyotes! 💥