Tour De Mater

  • Date Sat 29th August 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Rutledge, Tennessee
  • Price $54.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Tour De Mater, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the scenic setting of Rutledge, Grainger County! Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a benefit bicycle ride that supports children's charities and the beloved Shop With a Cop program. Riders can choose from multiple distances, including 17 miles, 24 miles, 50 miles, and the challenging 62-mile route that features the stunning Joppa Mountain climb.

Participants will enjoy police assistance throughout the county, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Don't miss the chance to indulge in a delicious free meal, featuring home-cooked pulled pork BBQ sandwiches and more, provided at the finish line starting at 11 AM. Plus, get ready for some friendly competition with the "Climb for Cash" award, offering cash prizes for the fastest male and female riders on the Joppa Mountain segment. Join us for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and breathtaking views of Grainger County's famous tomato-growing region, all while supporting a great cause!

Organiser's Description

Benefit Bicycle Ride to fund children charities and the Shop With a Cop Program. This ride will have Police Assistance throughout the County with plenty of rest stops and Lunch provided to all riders at the finish. Please come and support a great cause while riding and viewing some of the famous Tomato growing area of Grainger County!!!

SPONSOR: Grainger County Parks and Recreation: www.graingerparks.com [https://www.graingercountyparksandrecreation.com]

MEAL: A free meal will be provided beginning at 11am for all registered riders. Please stay and eat with us!

Home cooking compliments of our Sheriff: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Chips, Homemade Baked Beans, Cole Slaw and Cobbler!

ROUTES:

17 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427102641

24 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427605195

50 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/493714734

62 Miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427105970

Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/456682/uh2YsEjVcduNOPu38Dg9il9nGgBVee3B
Free Turn by Turn directions provided by RaceDay Events. You only need a free account and you'll get the paid benefits for this ride!

Note: Both the 50 & 62 mile route include the Joppa Mountain climb. The 50 mile loop is provided to offer a rider a chance to break off the 62 mile and shorten the length of the ride.

*CLIMB FOR CASH AWARD!

* $100.00 for the 1st Male and 1st Female riders with the 1st fastest Strave segment time at the top of Joppa Mountain.
* $50.00 for the 2nd Male and 2nd Female riders with the 2nd fastest Strava segment time at the top of Joppa Mountain.

**RULES FOR CLIMB FOR CASH:

* Riders _MUST_ be riding the _62 MILE ROUTE_ to be eligible.
* The Top 2 males and females who record the fastest times on the Joppa Mountain STRAVA Segment will be awarded a cash award at the end of the event. A winning rider does not have to beat the current KOM just be one of the top two male/female fastest times of the day.
* Race Official will verify the winners utilizing the "Joppa Mountain Segment" on STRAVA at the end of the event. Cash awards will be formally presented at that time. You must be present to claim your winnings. In the event a winner is not present, then their award will be donated to the "Shop with a Cop" children's fund.
* You must download your ride to STRAVA to be eligible for the cash prize. If you climb the segment and it's not recorded on STRAVA then you cannot be validated for the cash award.
* Joppa Mountain Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/661298
* Riders riding electric bicycles will not be eligible for the cash awards but electric bicycles are welcomed to be used on any of the routes.

Races

  • Tour De Mater

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Day Event T-Shirt

    Sat 29th August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
    Supported Route Options: 1. 17 Miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427102641 2. 24 Miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427605195 3. 50 miles: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/493714734 4. 62 Miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427105970

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270 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, 37861, TN, United States

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