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Welcome
The University of Arizona Medical Center
29th El Tour de Tucson
presented by CENTURY LINK
Saturday, November 19, 2011
An event for all ages and abilities
Ride 111, 85, 60 or 42 miles
NEW IN 2011 !
NO CONVENIENCE FEE!
There is no additional fee for registering online!
SELF PACKET PICK UP!
You will be required to pick up your own packet at Expo.
PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED.
ROUTE UPDATES & NEW START TIMES
for some events
learn more
There are absolutely NO REFUNDS for event fees.
Event entries are NOT transferable to another rider.
There are absolutely NO REFUNDS on merchandise.
Exchanges for another size may be accepted for merchandise
within two weeks of purchase.
You must familiarize yourself with all event rules.
Some noteable ones are:
+Aerobars are prohibited in all Perimeter Bicycling events
except the 234 & 157-mile events of the Cochise County Cycling Classic.
Aerobars must be removed prior to participation.
+CPSC-approved helmet required.
+The course closes at 6:00pm. If you expect to finish around 6:00pm
or later, you must have proper, legal lighting on your bicycle.
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON
Thursday, November 17 or upon reaching 10,000 cyclists.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
November 16 & 17: register at El Tour’s Bike, Health and Fitness Expo.
Check www.perimeterbicycling.com for details.
Registration for the
Diamond Children's
El Tour Fun Ride
presented by McDonalds
and
Bike Patrol
must be done on hardcopy application.
Scroll down for more information about:
El Tour Perimeter Store –
2011 Perimeter Bicycling jersey
2011 El Tour jersey |
Membership in Perimeter Bicycling |
Tu Nidito Children and Family Services
El Tour’s beneficiary |
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE PROGRAM |
Downloading a hardcopy application |
El Tour event benefits for all cyclists |
El Tour fee options and fundraising benefits |
Tu Nidito’s RIDE FOR A CHILD PROGRAM |
TWO El Tour Treasure Chests |
El Tour’s Official Host Hotels |
General info about El Tour |
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The new
EL TOUR JERSEY
has been revealed!
Order yours with your registration
and pick it up when you get your
ride packet!
or
prefer to get the whole kit?
visit El Tour Perimeter Store
and order yours today! |
Don’t for get the Perimeter Bicycling Jersey!
it highlights all our events:
El Tour de Mesa
Tour of the Tucson Mountains
Cochise County Cycling Classic
El Tour de Mt Fuji and
El Tour de Tucson
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Perimeter Bicycling Membership |
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Did you know
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America Inc. is
a membership supported 501(c)(3) organization?
Our mission is to enhance wellness by promoting bicycling as a means to good mental and physical health by producing bicycling events benefiting other non-profit organizations. Your participation in our events supports this goal.
Please consider becoming a member of Perimeter Bicyclingas we continue to develop programs that enhance our community.
To learn more or become a member, click here. |
Tu Nidito Children & Family Services
El Tour’s beneficiary
Tu Nidito is Southern Arizona’s “little nest” for seriously ill and grieving children.
Yearly, Tu Nidito provides comfort, hope and support to more than 800 children during the
most difficult times imaginable. Thousands of children and families have received support
from Tu Nidito over the years as a result of contributions made by cyclists of El Tour de Tucson.
Maximize your contributions and Ride for a Tu Nidito Child!
As you meet your own challenges, bring hope and comfort to a special child! Sign up for the
RIDE FOR A CHILD option and regular event benefits as well as the name and bio of a Tu Nidito child,
free entry (paid by Tu Nidito), event poster, and Team Tu Nidito Jersey.
Raise $1000 and more and you’ll also receive an El Conquistador trophy!
HOW TO USE THE ONLINE PROGRAM
Before you can register for an event, you must create a USERNAME and PASSWORD.
This username/password combination is only for use with this online registration
section of our site and is not currently linked to other aspects or services of our site.
Click on the READY TO REGISTER link to get started.
Hint: Once you are logged into the system, in the PAYER section,
use the name and billing address of the credit card you will
be using to complete your transaction. If you’d like to use a
different name or address for your registration, put that information
in the RIDER INFORMATION section.
El Tour Event Benefits for All Cyclists |
Medallion to all finishers |
Free admission to El Tour Bike Fitness & Health Expo |
Event t-shirt |
Fruit, snacks and water at aid stations every 7-12 miles |
SAG support |
Opportunity to earn special Awards |
Traffic control on route |
Special rates at host hotels (limited offer), see below |
First Aid support |
Annual subscription to Tail Winds newspaper |
Electronically timed finish |
Results published on website and Tail Winds |
El Tour Fee Options and Fund Raising Benefits
Adults: Age 13 and over on ride day
Youth: Age 12 & under on ride day
El Tour registration is comprised of three elements:
processing fee, registration fee and contribution.
Your total cost depends on the date you register and the option you choose.
Processing Fee Table |
Dates |
Processing fee |
Jan 1 – Mar 31 |
$5 |
Apr 1 – May 31 |
$10 |
Jun 1 – Jun 30 |
$15 |
Jul – Jul 31 |
$20 |
Aug 1 – Aug 31 |
$25 |
Sep 1 – Sep 30 |
$30 |
Oct 1 – Oct 31 |
$35 |
Nov 1 – Nov 11 |
$45 |
Nov 12 – Nov 18 |
$50 |
Please remember, regardless of the registration level you choose,
you can always support Tu Nidito Children & Family Services
by raising more contributions.
Registration Options & Benefits
Level 1 (Adult), Level 6 (Youth): ONLINE only: fees must be paid in full.
Levels 2 – 5 (Adult): For ONLINE registration you have the option to pay
the processing fee now and the balance later! In step 7, select “optional payment.”
You must pay the balance of fees/contributions to Perimeter Bicycling by Packet Pick Up
in the form of cash or check. Credit cards are not accepted for subsequent payments).
Level
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Processing Fee |
Registration
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Contribution
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Entry
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El Tour Benefits |
T-shirt
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Event Poster |
Prize Certificates |
El Tour Jersey |
Conquistador Trophy |
1 |
See above |
$70 |
$15 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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2 |
See above |
Free |
$150 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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3 |
See above |
Free |
$250 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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4 |
See above |
Free |
$500 |
SPECIAL: Ride for a Child Program! Ride in honor of a Tu Nidito child and earn free entry, event benefits, t-shirt, poster, and Team Tu Nidito jersey instead of Prize Certificates. Raise $1000 or more and earn a Conquistador trophy! |
5 |
See above |
Free |
$1000 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Choose one |
YES |
YOUTH (12 & under): NO REGISTRATION FEE, pay only processing fee & contributions. |
6 |
See above |
Free |
$15 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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7 |
See above |
Free |
$60 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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8 |
See above |
Free |
Select level 3, 4, or 5 above to earn more benefits! |
To be eligible for awards and prizes, all contributions from Main Event (111, 85, 60 & 42 mile cyclists)
must be received by Perimeter Bicycling by Friday, November 18, 2011
* LEVEL 4: Ride For A Child and make the most of your El Tour experience.
This program maximizes your contributions to Tu Nidito. As a Ride for a Child participant you will be paired with a Tu Nidito child and ride in his or her honor. Upon registration, Tu Nidito will contact you with the name and bio of your special child. As you meet your own challenges in training and riding El Tour, your support of Tu Nidito will bring hope, support and comfort to this child as he or she deals with serious illness or grief. You will receive free entry, a Team Tu Nidito jersey (instead of Prize Certificates), El Tour t-shirt and poster, and all event benefits. To learn more: www.tunidito.org/rideforachild.
* LEVEL 5: EARN A CONQUISTADOR!
Select this level and sign on to raise $1000 or more for Tu Nidito. You will earn the Conquistador Trophy (see below for details) and receive all regular event benefits as well as an event poster. You will also have your choice of either a 2011 El Tour cycling jersey or Prize Certificates.
Event Poster. A specially designed 18 x 24 poster commemorating the event. View the complete poster collection.
Prize Certificates. For total contributions of $250 and more, two Prize Certificates for every $10 will be issued. Certificates are redeemable for goods or services at Perimeter Bicycling’s Information and Redemption Centers. Prize Certificates are not issued for those selecting Tu Nidito's Ride for a Child program (Level 4) If you select the Conquistador fee level, you have a choice to receive Prize Certificates or the current El Tour cycling jersey.
Conquistador Trophy. This award is a distinctive metal bicycle sculpture designed by artist Toni Sodersten and hand made by Jereme Krause of Bisbee, Arizona.
El Tour Jersey. This limited edition lightweight jersey is suitable for year-round cycling. The design is based on the unique images of El Tour for 2011. Visit El Tour Perimeter Store for details
TWO TREASURE CHESTS FOR EL TOUR!
Be the HIGHEST MONEY RAISER and win the Treasure Chest!
ADULT TREASURE CHEST!
Adults (13 & up) registering for the main event or Fun Ride may qualify for the
HIGHEST MONEY RAISER, earning a Conquistador and a Treasure Chest
full of gifts and prizes worth over $3000.
A minimum of $3000 must be raised for Tu Nidito to qualify.
Perimeter Bicycling must receive all contributions by
Friday, November 18, 2011 for main event cyclists
For Fun Ride cyclists, deadline is Saturday, November 19, 2011.
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YOUTH TREASURE CHEST!
Youths (12 and under) registering for the main event or Fun Ride may qualify for the
YOUTH HIGHEST MONEY RAISER, earning a Conquistador and a special
Youth Treasure Chest full of gifts and prizes worth over $500.
A minimum of $500 must be raised to qualify for Tu Nidito.
Perimeter Bicycling must receive all contributions by
Friday, November 18, 2011 for main event cyclists
For Fun Ride cyclists, deadline is Saturday, November 19, 2011.
EL TOUR’S OFFICIAL HOST HOTELS
These special El Tour rates are not available online.
Call the local phone number listed and ask
for the special El Tour rate
All rates for single/double
Learn more about each hotel…
Call the local phone number listed and
ASK FOR THE SPECIAL EL TOUR ROOM RATE.
Quality Inn Flamingo - $79 single or double.
(520) 770-1910; 1300 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705;
1.2 miles from the 111-mile Start/Finish
Comfort Suites at Sabino Canyon - $84 single or double.
(520) 298-2300; 7007 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715.
Convenient to the 60-mile start
Ramada Limited Tucson West - $89 single or double.
(520) 622-6491; 665 N. Freeway, Tucson, AZ 85745;
Nine-tenths of a mile from 111-mile Start/Finish
Randolph Park Hotel & Suites - $89 single or double.
(520) 795-0330; 102 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711;
4.2 miles from the 111-mile Start/Finish
Best Western Royal Sun - $94 single or double.
(520) 622-8871; 1015 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705;
Nine-tenths of a mile from the 109-mile Start/Finish
Radisson Suites Tucson - $94 single or double.
(520) 721-7100; 6555 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710;
quick access to the 60 mile Start
Hilton Tucson East - $95 single or double.
(520) 721-5600; 7600 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710;
Easy access to the 85 mile or 60 mile start
Hotel Tucson City Center - $95 single or double.
(520) 622-3000; 475 North Granada, Tucson, AZ 85701;
Seven-tenths of a mile from the 111-mile Start/Finish
Riverpark Inn - $105 single or double.
(520) 239-2300; 350 S. Freeway, Tucson, AZ 85745;
Three-tenths of a mile to El Tour’s EXPO &
nine-tenths of a mile to the 111-mile Start/Finish;
Hotel Arizona - $119 single or double.
(520) 624-8711; 181 W. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85701;
Six-tenths of a mile to the 111-mile Start/Finish and
three-tenths of a mile to El Tour’s EXPO
J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa - $174 single or double.
(520) 792-3500; 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745;
5.8 miles from the 111-mile Start/Finish; Southern Arizona’s
newest & largest resort; way up high; stunning views;
General Information about El Tour
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