36th 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. Registration Closes May 12, 2024.

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.