Looking for photos of El Tour de Tucson riders passing by picturesque mountains or cactus-studded deserts? You won't find 'em here. Instead, you'll find scenes from the final two miles of the race. Welcome to Tucson's South Side...

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2009 event.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2010 event.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2011 event.

I shot these photos on Tucson's South Side, where crime, poverty, and decay run rampant. And I had a great time! No top finisher photos here, just average Joes and Janes. In this gallery, you may find photos of yourself, friends, or family. You can purchase prints or downloadable digital files.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2014 event.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2015 event.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2016 event.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2017 event.

El Tour de Tucson is an annual bicycle race around the perimeter of the city. These photos are from the 2019 event.

After a two-year hiatus, El Tour returned to the streets of Tucson and Pima County. The event attracted 6,500 cyclists from all over the world.

The year 2022 marks my 11th year of shooting the final mile of El Tour de Tucson. This is a selection of my best photos from South 6th Avenue up to the Five Points intersection with 18th Street and Stone Avenue.