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TOUR DE FREDERICK 2023
It's another year of great cycling, community, and camaraderie to support Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County!
More than a ride... Tour de Frederick is an EXPERIENCE!
It's another year of great cycling, community, and camaraderie to support Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County!
Saturday | JUNE 10th, 2023
More than a ride... Tour de Frederick is an EXPERIENCE!
Tour de Frederick boasts the beautiful scenic views of Frederick County, unparalleled rest stop kindness, solid SAG support, a rockin' finish-line party with live music, local brews, and delicious food, and all to benefit an amazing organization that helps the kids of Frederick County to thrive, Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County.
When you ride TDF, you don't just GET a great experience, you GIVE a great experience. #GreatFutures for kids that need a little support, hope, mentorship, and fun!
When you ride TDF, you don't just GET a great experience, you GIVE a great experience. #GreatFutures for kids that need a little support, hope, mentorship, and fun!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
2023 information is updating daily
Registration will close the Wednesday prior to the rides on June 7th
Please join us after that for in-person registration at 79 W. Frederick St., Walkersville, MD
Friday, 6/9, 4-7 PM
Saturday, 6/10, 5:30 - 10 AM
Cost on-site will be $95 for adult riders and $30 for children.
Cost on-site will be $95 for adult riders and $30 for children.
Finish-line tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children.
Your can also purchase TDF merch ahead of time or on-site.
MAKE IT A WEEKEND
Stay the night with our hotel partners at Plamondon Hospitality Partners. Fairfield Inn & Suites Frederick is offering $99 hotel rooms using our special reservation link. CLICK HERE to reserve now for TDF weekend or call 301-631-2000 and mention Tour de Frederick 2023!
2022 Tour de Frederick Routes (2023 COMING SOON!)
The 2022 Tour de Frederick routes are below. Please click here for the general TDF link on Ride with GPS.
Please review and download GPS links prior to the ride. We will provide cue sheets on-site, but those are linked below as well. Feel free to print ahead of time, but PLEASE NOTE: All rides are subject to change due to construction, tar and chip, and emergency re-routing.
- 2022 Will Group Foundation Century Ride (Cue sheet)
- 2022 Thermo Fisher Scientific Metric Century Ride (Cue sheet)
- 2022 Wegmans Club Ride (Cue Sheet)
- 2022 Family Ride (Cue sheet)
ROUTE START TIMES
It is extremely important that you generally follow your route start times for safety purposes. Please see below:
It is extremely important that you generally follow your route start times for safety purposes. Please see below:
- 6:30 AM Century ride (100 miles)
- 7:00 AM Metric century ride (62 miles)
- 8:30 AM Club ride (31 miles)
- 10:00 AM Family ride (10 miles)
NOTE: Please take care of yourselves while training and remember the following:
- Helmets are required.
- Follow traffic laws.
- Use proper cycling etiquette.
- Honor safe social distancing.
- Safety first! Keep yourself, fellow cyclists, and drivers safe.
IMPORTANT EVENT DAY INFORMATION
There are many important details to ensure the safety of our riders and volunteers.
Please read this carefully before event day.
Note: Information below can change right up until 6/10/23. Please check back often.
Questions? Email us: biketourdefrederick@gmail.com
LOCATION AND VENUE:
Date: Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Location: Walkersville Fire Hall at 79 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793
Please note: No biking shoes will be allowed inside of the fire hall. Please plan accordingly with a change of shoes.
Please note: No biking shoes will be allowed inside of the fire hall. Please plan accordingly with a change of shoes.
Parking & Traffic Flow – Please be sure to carefully follow the traffic patterns as they have changed from previous years. The drive-in entrance on Saturday will be moved so that cars will BOTH enter and exit using the EXIT lane on the side of the fire hall that is closest to Walkersville High School. When approaching the fire hall, please use caution to keep parking volunteers and riders safe.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring an ID (required for beer) and money for additional beer tickets, merch, etc. (please avoid using cash). You are also welcome and encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or a blanket to use while enjoying the finish line party.
PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION
Early packet pick-up and registration is Friday, June 9th at Walkersville Fire Hall from 4-7 PM.
Packet pick-up and registration on Saturday will begin at 5:30 AM, one hour prior to the start of the Century Ride.
Packet pick-up and registration on Saturday will begin at 5:30 AM, one hour prior to the start of the Century Ride.
RIDING SAFELY:
1) Please be sure your bike is in good, working order before you arrive. If in doubt, take your bike to a shop to get a tune-up. We recommend The Bicycle Escape Mobile and their mechanics will be available on Saturday at the event.
2) You MUST wear a helmet. Riders without helmets will NOT be allowed to ride or will be removed from the course if seen riding without a helmet.
3) Do not ride more than two abreast. Many of these roads are narrow country roads. Please do not take up a whole lane of traffic by riding more than two abreast. SAG vehicles have been told to break this up if they see it on course.
4) Obey all traffic laws. If you see a red light or STOP sign...you must stop! The roads are not closed, and you will be riding with vehicles on the road. Riders seen breaking traffic laws will be removed from the course.
2) You MUST wear a helmet. Riders without helmets will NOT be allowed to ride or will be removed from the course if seen riding without a helmet.
3) Do not ride more than two abreast. Many of these roads are narrow country roads. Please do not take up a whole lane of traffic by riding more than two abreast. SAG vehicles have been told to break this up if they see it on course.
4) Obey all traffic laws. If you see a red light or STOP sign...you must stop! The roads are not closed, and you will be riding with vehicles on the road. Riders seen breaking traffic laws will be removed from the course.
REST STOPS:
There will be a total of six rest stops on the course. Century riders will pass all six, the Metric will pass four, and the Club Ride will pass two. When you are entering or leaving a rest stop, make sure you know your surroundings and signal or tell people what you are doing to avoid an accident. Make sure to thank our great rest stop sponsors who are out there to support you!
Water, Gatorade, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, granola bars, and bananas will be at every stop and each stop will have their own special treats for riders. Rest stop times will be printed on the cue sheets.
Water, Gatorade, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, granola bars, and bananas will be at every stop and each stop will have their own special treats for riders. Rest stop times will be printed on the cue sheets.
COURSE NOTES:
The Century route will be marked with PINK arrows, the Metric Century with GREEN arrows and the Club Ride with ORANGE arrows.
The Family Ride is not marked because it will have a guide and the cue sheets will be provided.
Please take a cue sheet with you before you leave. These will also be available at the fire hall.
Ride with GPS: You can create a free Ride with GPS account by visiting https://ridewithgps.com/. To get started or have it available to use on Saturday, click HERE for Tour de Frederick 2022 Routes.
FINISH LINE PARTY:
Tour de Frederick is more than just a scenic ride, it’s an experience! Because we appreciate your participation and how it supports Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, we want to thank you with an awesome finish line party! Please be sure to stick around after your ride and enjoy delicious food by chef Jean-Louis Lepage (our 2022 chef), beer and cocktails, as well as live musical performances. We encourage and welcome family and friends to join you!
Finish line party tickets for non-riders will be on sale upon entry ($20 for anyone 18 & up and $10 for anyone 17 & under). Each adult rider and finish-line participant will receive two drink tickets to be used as you please. Additional can be purchased.
Live Music from 11 AM - 3 PM
Finally, this year’s Tour de Frederick would not be possible without our 2023 Sponsors. Please be sure to check out the amazing folks who helped us make this event possible! Be sure to thank them when you see them.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email them to biketourdefrederick@gmail.com.
