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Bike industry - Race Directors Conference (Nov. 18-21, 2026
Our Mission
The Bicycle Race Director Conference is designed for industry leaders in the race, ride, and tour event space to convene, collaborate, and gain insights into the evolving cycling events industry. Bringing together race directors from across the United States, along with event suppliers, service providers, and manufacturers, the conference serves events of all sizes—from races with 300 participants to rides hosting more than 10,000 cyclists, as well as international tours from around the world.
The conference features top-tier speakers who address key topics such as marketing strategies, logistical solutions, and common challenges faced by cycling events, along with proven approaches to overcoming them. Open to all races, rides, tours, and industry organizations, the Bicycle Race Director Conference provides a unique opportunity to connect with leading cycling manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups. Join us in Tucson Arizona, in conjunction with the El Tour de Tucson from November 18-21, 2026.
Social Activities
The Conference has many opportunities and break-out social engagements to meet your local race directors and learn more how and what others are doing to improve their events. Round-table sessions and an evening dinner engagement also included in entry. Conference evening Social begins on November 18, 2028 at 4:00pm.
Sports & Industry Expo
The Conference will coincide with the Le Tour de Tucson, that includes over 60 local and national vendors. The RD Conference will also include its own Industry Expo for you r to meet national Event Suppliers, Charities, Manufacturers and Online Services for you to engage conversations and gain valuable knowledge & paertnerships.
Informative Lectures & Topics
With over 14 speakers and lectures, we have created a wide variety of topics for you to attend and learn more from your peers. From Marketing Ideas, Merchandise Sales,Working with a Charity or Local Retailer, or even Growing your Female Consumer Numbers...we are sure to have sessions that will add to your event.
See it in Action
The Conference concludes on Saturday November 21, as conference participants will participate in the 2026 El Tour de Tucson. See how this event engages it's athletes, produces amazing aid-stations and creates an event that is like no other.
The RACE DIRECTORS SUMMIT
RIDE DIRECTORS TOPICS
Let's admit, Bike Rides are much different than Bike Races...and the goals, marketing, demographics are much different. Meet many of the RIDE DIRECTORS at the Summit to learn more about creating a more fun ride, grow your numbers and learn ways to save money on partnerships.
See our updated list of "Ride" Speakers updateded monthly.
Festival Expo 's and FAN FESTIVALS
Sports Festivals, Interactive Activities and Sports EXPOS have become a vityal part of an events activation. Come visit with some of the team and attendees that execute some of the largest Expos in the USA. Learn how to execute, what to charge and what athletes are looking for. See how other events make their event bigger and better than their competitors.
Logistics and Operations Ideas and Budgeting
See how operations are done at one of the Largest Races and Expos in the industry....RIGHT HERE at the El Tour de Tucson! A free Entry to Saturday's Ride is given to each attending Race Director. Ride, and see how TJ and his team coordinate 12,000 riders and racers on their course, thru the expo and at aid stations. Quite Impressive!
FREE ENTRY TO ALL- Saturday Nov. 21 (Includes VIP Service)
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Returns!!
The 2026 UCI- Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back over the August 29-30 weekend! Our "Fan Festival" will host over 180 Vendors; Travel and Tourism, E-bikes and Gravel Setions, including a Beer Garden and Music ready to keep the 30,000 expo attendees entertained. Reserve your expo space today for the Largest Bike Expo on the East Coast.
SPACES NOW AVAILABLE!