Join over 10,000 bike lovers from across the Valley for the fourth year of the three-day CycloMesa Unchained bicycle festival.
There is something for everyone at the CycloMesa events from racing to cheering. Cheer on bikers as they race through the streets of Downtown Mesa in the 1-mile El Tour Criterium race starting at 2 p.m. on Friday. After the race rock out in the streets at the kick-off glow party, CyGLOWMesa and enjoy the live music, food trucks, beer garden, and more!
Come back Saturday for more bicycle extravaganza starting with the 72-mile El Tour de Mesa bike race beginning at 6:15 a.m., followed by the 28-mile race at 8:15 a.m. New or inexperienced racers can register and race in the 6-mile or 11-mile Fun Rides at 11 a.m.
Cheer on the cyclists early that morning or roll down to Mesa a little later in the day and enjoy the Finish Line Fiesta from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will feature entertainment for the whole family, including free zip line rides, a rock wall, and a BMX Freestyle show with lots of crowd interaction. Kids go crazy over the Bicycle Rodeo where each participant will receive a helmet and safety lesson before taking on the course.
Custom bike owners should shine their wheels and polish their seats in preparation for the custom bicycle competition. Festival attendees will judge the bikes and cast their votes towards the “Best Custom Bike” winner who will receive a cash prize.
Let the little ones enjoy the kid’s zone with all its fun attractions and games while the grown-ups hang out in the adult tailgating zone complete with cornhole, giant Jenga, beer garden, giveaways and more.
Finish the weekend off right by cheering on the last race of the weekend—the Crit Race Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Register now and take part in the Mesa Adventure Challenge! In groups of two to four, challengers will set out on an exciting adventure filled with clues to solve and intense physical challenges to conquer.
Feel free to ride your bike to the event, as a bike valet will be provided.
El Tour benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
CycloMesa, Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center Street, Mesa, 480.890.2613, cyclomesa.com, Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, times vary, free
