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SUMMARY:Oro Valley hosts Tucson Bicycle Classic finale at Naranja Park Feb. 22
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Feb. 22\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free spectator viewing | Food trucks + finish-line beer garden \nORO VALLEY\, Ariz. (Feb. 18\, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley is excited to host the final day of racing for the Tucson Bicycle Classic on Sunday\, Feb. 22\, 2026\, at Naranja Park (810 W. Naranja Drive). Racing runs 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and spectators are welcome to attend at no cost. \nMore than 600 professional cyclists are expected to compete in Oro Valley’s circuit finale\, delivering a fast\, crowd-friendly day of racing and supporting local tourism activity. Based on prior-year estimates\, the event is anticipated to drive more than $180\,000 in regional visitor spending across lodging\, restaurants\, and retail. \nAbout the Oro Valley Circuit Race\nThe Oro Valley circuit features a 2.8-mile/4.5-km loop with rolling terrain and a decisive uphill finish on Musette Drive that regularly produces dramatic late-race moves and sprint finishes. \nThis year’s course-day experience also gets an upgrade for fans\, with improved spectator access\, food trucks\, and a beer garden at the finish line. \n“Since the Oro Valley Circuit is the fourth and final day of racing\, the competition will be fierce\,” said Crystal Franke\, Oro Valley’s Destination Marketing Manager. “It’s a great way for people of all ages to experience the excitement of professional cycling right here in our community.” \nThe Tucson Bicycle Classic runs Feb. 19–22\, 2026\, culminating in Oro Valley for the finale stage. \nStart the day with the TBC Oro Valley 5K\nBefore the circuit finale begins\, runners and walkers can take on a 5K that uses the same Naranja Park course as the professional cyclists. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m.\, the 5K starts at 7:15 a.m.\, and participants must be off the course by 8:30 a.m. so bike racing can begin. After finishing\, participants can stick around to watch the action and enjoy finish-line refreshments for guests 21+. Runners can register here. \nFacility closures on Race Day Feb. 22 \n\nNaranja Park Archery Range & trails closed\nNaranja Park remote-control flying area closed\nOther park amenities will be available and accessible only by foot/bicycle. No vehicle traffic or parking access.\n\nTraffic restrictions and delays\nTo support safe racing conditions for riders and spectators\, motorists should plan for road closures and delays around Naranja Park. Closures and diversions begin as early as 3 a.m.\, with traffic control supported by cones\, signage\, and Oro Valley Police Department officers along the route.\nRoad restrictions will be in effect Sunday\, Feb. 22\, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. \nMajor road closures \n\nNaranja Drive (between Monterra Vista Dr. and Musette Rd.) closed both directions\n\nDetours: westbound via Monterra Vista Dr.; eastbound via Poinsettia Dr.\nMusette Road (inside the park\, from Naranja Dr. to Tangerine Rd.) closed in all directions\nMonterra Vista Drive (between Tangerine Rd. and Naranja Dr.) southbound lanes closed\n\n\nDetours: northbound lanes remain open\n\nClick here for a map of all closures and detours or see image below. Additional neighborhood impacts are listed below. \nSpectator parking and event access \nImportant access notes \n\nNo parking at Naranja Park; the park is closed to general vehicle traffic\nNo street parking on Naranja Drive or Tangerine Road\n\nTip: Plan to walk or bike—spectator areas are accessible from Oro Valley’s multi-use path system. \nFree spectator parking \n\nOro Valley Public Library (1305 W. Naranja Dr.)\nOro Valley Town Hall (11000 N. La Cañada Dr.)\nCopper Creek Elementary School (11620 N Copper Spring Trail)\n\nOn-site amenities \n\nFood trucks and vendors inside the park\nBeer garden at the finish line\n\nBest places to watch \n\nStart/Finish (inside the park on Musette Rd. near Tangerine Rd.) – Catch the decisive sprint and hear live race updates from event announcers.\n\nClick here for a map of the best spectator locations\, or see map below. \nNeighborhood impacts \nNaranja Drive \n\nPomegranate Dr. closed at Naranja Dr. entrance; access via Lambert Ln. to the south.\nGuava Dr. closed at Naranja Dr. entrance; access via Lambert Ln. to the south.\nDetours: Poinsettia Dr. serves as the eastbound detour for Naranja Dr.; detoured motorists enter/exit neighborhoods via Lambert Ln. Northbound Poinsettia traffic can turn left to westbound Naranja to exit.\n\nTangerine Road \n\nCopper Springs Tr. (between Antelope Creek Tr. and Tangerine Rd.) closed; access to Tangerine via Copper Creek Dr.; other access points remain open.\nSonatina Ln. (between Musette Dr. and Cantata Dr.) closed; access via Verismo Dr.\n\nMonterra Vista Drive \n\nPlateau Rd. closed at Monterra Vista Dr. entrance; access via Potosi Point Dr. or Ridge Peak Rd.\nSugar Loaf Rd. closed at Monterra Vista Dr. entrance; access via Ridge Peak Rd. or Azmataz Rd.\nTeskow Dr. closed at Monterra Vista Dr. entrance; access via Quandry Dr. or Flat Iron Dr.
URL:https://iloveov.com/oro-valley-event/oro-valley-hosts-tucson-bicycle-classic-finale-at-naranja-park-feb-22/
LOCATION:Naranja Park\, 810 W. Naranja Drive\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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