National Rally 2007:
El Tour de Tucson

November 15-17, 2007 • Tucson, Ariz.

Register today!

The League's National Rally is a beloved tradition, going back more than 100 years. Over the past 10 years, the League has transitioned away from having rides specifically for members, and we've heard that our members miss these opportunities. So, in 2007, we are offering the best of both worlds. We've teamed up with a world-renowned ride, El Tour de Tucson, in its 25th year, and we are also offering League-only tours on the Thursday and Friday before El Tour. For one price, you are registered to ride in one of the coolest rides in the U.S., and you get your choice of six other rides on each of two days. And dinner with other League members is included!

We have lots of options for bringing guests, and kids, so sign your entire family up for the 2007 League Rally: The event of a lifetime!

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Make your hotel reservations TODAY: with more than 10,000 expected riders, the hotels fill up quickly. Click here to learn more.

Details about This Year's Rally

The Rally consists of three days of fully-supported bicycling activities including:

• entrance into any one of El Tour de Tucson’s main events: 109, 82, 66, 35 miles or Kids & Family Fun Ride on Saturday, November 17; and
• a choice of riding in any two different Rally tours (one on Thursday and one on Friday) which feature the attractions of Tucson and Pima County, while showcasing their bikeability as a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community;
• two dinners, the El Tour Dedication Dinner on November 15, and the League National Rally Dinner on November 14;
• And participation in the many El Tour activities, including: the Wellness Conference; El Tour Bike, Fitness & Health EXPO; Golf Classic (extra fees apply); Downtown Fiesta; Orientation Meetings; and the Closing Ceremony.

The History of the First Magnus 25th El Tour De Tucson presented by Diamond Ventures ...

In 1983, the first El Tour included 198 cyclists, and raised $4,500 for the American Diabetes Association. Over the past 25 years, this ride has into America’s largest perimeter bicycling event with an expected attendance this year of 10,000 cyclists. The ride has raised more than $20 million for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Tu Nidito Children and Family Services, American Parkinsons Disease Association, Water For People and other charities.

El Tour has evolved from a one-day cycling event to a multi-day, integrated health and fitness extravaganza. On El Tour Day, always the Saturday before Thanksgiving, cyclists may choose from four distance options (109, 82, 66 or 35 miles), or the Kids and Family Fun Rides (1/4 or 4 miles).

This year, to celebrate 25 year, El Tour de Tucson has adopted Cycling in Pursuit of Wellness as its theme. National Rally participants are invited to participate in the 5th Annual El Tour Wellness Conference, which runs Thursday and Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and features engaging, one-hour seminars and clinics that demonstrate the benefits of a healthy life-style on physical and mental well-being.

El Tour de Tucson is a production of and sanctioned by the Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, Inc. Visit their Web site to learn more.

Additional Rides for Rally Participants ...

In addition to riding in El Tour de Tucson on Saturday, Rally participants may choose among the six scenic and cultural tours offered on Thursday and Friday. Click here to learn all about them ...

Included In your Registration Fee of $300

• Two days of supported rides with route sheets, ride leaders
  and a box lunch;
• Entry into 25th El Tour de Tucson with full event benefits;
• Medallion upon completion of your El Tour event;
• Event T-shirt;
• Ticket to Desert Museum (for supported rides);
• Ticket to Pima Air Museum (for supported rides);
• Dinner on Thursday evening at El Tour Dedication Dinner;
• Dinner on Friday evening at National Bike Rally Dinner;
• Complimentary entry into any one or more of Wellness Conference Seminars held on Thursday or Friday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  

For just $150 More ... Play Golf!

El Tour’s annual Golf Classic is held on the Friday before El Tour Day and is held at one of Tucson’s scenic golf resorts. Registration includes: greens fee, golf with cart, buffet lunch, awards ceremony, welcome package, unlimited range balls, tournament shirt and more. The Golf Classic is limited to 144 players with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. An additional fee of $150 per person is required to be part of the Golf Classic. Proceeds from the Classic go to Tu Nidito Children & Family Services, one of the beneficiaries of El Tour de Tucson. All Golf participants are responsible for their own transportation to the Golf Classic by 6:30 a.m. for Registration & Practice.

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Register for El Tour de Tucson and the National Rally!