37th Tour de Madison

Since 1988, road cyclists in Madison and the surrounding counties have gathered in May for a tour of Madison County. Ride through the rolling hills and country side of historic Madison County. There is a friendly 20 mile route and 45 mile and 65 mile option.  Stay afterwards and enjoy Graves Mountain Lodge catered picnic and fabulous music.  This is a fully supported event sponsored by the Madison County Parks and Recreation Authority.  Don’t miss out riding in one of Virginia’s most beautiful rural countryside’s.

Metric Century – A 65-mile ride with 3750 feet of climbing.  Rest stops will be provided at Good Hope Baptist Church (at 7 and 18 miles), and at Criglersville School (at 41 and 54 miles).   There is a “rolling start” and you can leave as soon as they check-in, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Intermediate Route – This is a beautiful and challenging 45-mile route with just under 2800 feet of climbing.  The first 27 miles shares the metric century route.  It will feature rest stops at Good Hope Church (at 7 & 18 miles) and Madison Church of the Brethren (at 35 miles).

Family Ride – the family ride back to the Criglersville, Banco, Syria area this year.  This route will be supported from 10am-1pm.  These cyclists will check-in at the old Criglersville School.