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WHY WE RIDE!

Tour De Frederick is our annual charity bike ride, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, and powered by the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek. Each year riders and teams come together with a shared goal of raising funds and awareness for the Boys & Girls Club Afterschool and Summer Activities. Your participation and contribution help offset programming costs and ensure that these opportunities remain accessible.


OUR MISSION
 
Increase community engagement, promote healthy lifestyle, and continue to create a safe space for youth in Frederick County.

It's another year of great cycling, community, and camaraderie!

 
EVENT DETAILS

DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024

LOCATION: Walkersville Fire Hall
79 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793

ROUTE START TIMES:
6:30 AM | Century Ride (100 Miles)
7:00 AM | Metric Century (62 Miles)
8:30 AM | Club Ride (31 Miles)
10:00 AM | Family Ride (10 Miles)

FINISH LINE PARTY: 11 AM - 4 PM





 
PACKET PICK UP SCHEDULE

DAY 1: JUNE 6, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION:
GRAVEL & GRIND
15 E. 6th Street
Frederick, MD 21701



DAY 2: JUNE 7, 2024
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM


LOCATION:
WALKERSVILLE SOCIAL HALL
79 W. Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO PACKET PICKUP ON RIDE DAY!
 
We have extended our packet pick up times and encourage you to prioritize one of the above dates to pick up your rider kit. Please bring your registration confirmation, and valid ID.
If you need to send a proxy, please ensure they have a copy of your ID and registration confirmation.


 
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

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 alcoholic beverages) and money for additional drink 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.


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.

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.

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/.
 
IMPORTANT EVENT DAY INFORMATION

There are many important details to ensure the safety of our riders and volunteers.
Note: Information is subject to change. Please check back often.

Questions? Email us: tourdefrederick@bgcfc.org