Tour De Mater
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Rutledge, Tennessee
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling and community spirit at the Tour De Mater, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the picturesque town of Rutledge, Grainger County! This benefit bicycle ride aims to raise funds for children’s charities and the impactful Shop With a Cop Program. Participants can choose from a variety of scenic routes, including 17 miles, 24 miles, 50 miles, and a challenging 62-mile course featuring the famous Joppa Mountain climb.
Throughout the event, riders will enjoy police assistance, ample rest stops, and a delicious free meal provided at the finish line starting at 11 AM. Not only will you have the chance to experience the breathtaking views of Grainger County's renowned tomato-growing area, but you can also compete for exciting cash prizes in the Climb for Cash challenge, awarded to the fastest male and female riders on the Joppa Mountain segment! Join us for this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun and active day outdoors. Don’t miss out on this chance to ride for a great cause!
Throughout the event, riders will enjoy police assistance, ample rest stops, and a delicious free meal provided at the finish line starting at 11 AM. Not only will you have the chance to experience the breathtaking views of Grainger County's renowned tomato-growing area, but you can also compete for exciting cash prizes in the Climb for Cash challenge, awarded to the fastest male and female riders on the Joppa Mountain segment! Join us for this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun and active day outdoors. Don’t miss out on this chance to ride for 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!
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.
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!
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
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Tour De Mater
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Day Event T-Shirt
Sat 29th August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
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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