Tucson Bicycle Classic 2026

🪅 Festival
⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Feb 22, 2026

Location

Oro Valley, AZ

Discipline

Road

About

Climb mountains, race legends, chase glory.

The Tucson Bicycle Classic is a premier four-day stage race held in Tucson, Arizona from February 19-22, 2026. The event features professional and amateur riders from around the world, competing across time trials, criterium, road race, and the climactic Oro Valley Circuit Race course. The final stage, held February 22, 2026, challenges riders on a demanding, technical 2.8-mile circuit in Naranja Park, famous for its uphill finish and sweeping views of the Catalina Mountains. This expanded four-day edition showcases Tucson's spectacular terrain and tests racers' skill, endurance, and strategy.

COURSE DETAILS

Oro Valley Circuit Race — A technical 2.8-mile (4.5 km) closed circuit in Naranja Park with 190 feet of climbing per lap. The course features fast descents through rolling neighborhoods and a challenging final climb to the finish on Musette Drive, offering panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Expanded to a four-day stage race for 2026 (Feb 19-22)
  • Final stage features challenging 2.8-mile circuit with uphill finish at Naranja Park
  • Equal prize purses for men's and women's pro fields
  • Four unique race formats: time trial, road race, criterium, and circuit race
  • Breathtaking views of Catalina Mountains
  • Draws top U.S. and international riders

RIDE TYPES

Circuit
Time Trial

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

2.8 miles (4.5 km) per lap

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Oro Valley elevation ~2,620 ft; elevation gain 190 ft per lap

Terrain

Technical circuit; rolling terrain with sustained climbs and fast descents

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