The Tucson Bicycle Classic brings four days of road racing to four very different parts of the Tucson region, combining serious competition with some of the roads and scenery that have made Southern Arizona a winter cycling destination.
The racing begins Thursday with the Marana Time Trial, a fast 4.5-mile prologue on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop where every rider races Eddie Merckx style and the first leaders of the General Classification are determined.
Friday brings the Sahuarita Road Race, racing in the reverse direction of Tucson’s legendary Shootout route. The 20.5-mile circuit around the Helmet Peak area combines climbing, rollers, fast descents and wide-open desert roads where tactics and teamwork come into play.
On Saturday, racing moves into the heart of Tucson for the Rio Nuevo Tucson Criterium. The 0.73-mile course alongside historic Barrio Viejo features tight corners and a 180-degree turnaround, with cafés, restaurants and breweries nearby. With racing throughout the day, this may be the best stage for spectators who want to experience the speed and excitement of bike racing up close.
The weekend finishes Sunday with the Oro Valley Circuit Race, a fast and tactical 2.8-mile course featuring rolling terrain and a punchy uphill finish on Musette Drive. Spectator areas and a finish-line beer garden make the finale as much fun to watch as it is difficult to race.
Four days. Four communities. Four completely different courses. Whether you’re racing for the GC or simply want to see what competitive road cycling looks like from a few feet away, the Tucson Bicycle Classic is a great showcase of why Tucson has become one of America’s great cycling communities.
February 18–21, 2027 | Tucson, Marana, Sahuarita & Oro Valley
