Description
The Tour de Scottsdale is a cycling event dedicated to the environment. Enjoy spectacular views of Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Fountain Hills as you circumnavigate the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. When completed, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, located east of DC Ranch, will be the nations largest urban land preserve. Every mile benefits the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.
The 70-mile Tour de Scottsdale winds through 2,500 feet of elevation change on a fully supported course. The 30-mile Tour navigates Scottsdale and Cave Creek; a portion of the course is not supported by police, i.e. cyclists must adhere to all traffic rules.
Event schedule and times
Saturday, Oct. 13: Packet Pick-up
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Market Street in DC Ranch
Sunday, Oct. 14: Tour de Scottsdale
4 a.m. Parking opens
5 a.m. Packet Pick-up/Late Registration
6:30 a.m. 30 & 70 mile rides begin
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Expo
8:15 a.m. 30-mile Tour awards
9:30 a.m. 70-mile Tour awards