Hosted by by Mount Vernon District and Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling

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6th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon. #TdMV2021

Join Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck for a community bike ride on Saturday October 23, 2021, at 8:30 am- starting and ending at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House.

The Tour de Mount Vernon brings cyclists on a fun ride through the northern and central portion of the Mount Vernon District including a scenic route through Fort Belvoir. The route will consist of paved roads,paved trails and will have several challenging sections. Ride monitors and Fairfax County Police will be on hand to help with directions and keep everyone safe.

The 6th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon is dedicated to our friend and inspiration, Dave Evans.

NEW this year! All riders and volunteers will receive will receive a voucher for admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon between now and the end of the year. The voucher has no cash value and is non-transferable. A mansion tour is included, but must be booked. Due to daily space limitations, visitors are recommended to call ahead or arrive early.

Route Highlights include:

• Short Route (21.2): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37665746
• Long Route (41.4) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37665613
• Fort Hunt Park – Rest stop
• Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
• Fort Belvoir
• National Museum of the US Army
• Gum Springs
• Mount Vernon Estate

Registration:

Fee is $25.00 per rider. We require a first name and last name for each ticket. Event is rain or shine, see policies below.

Registration includes Tour de Mount Vernon Socks and a $5 donation to Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling.

Volunteers:

Volunteers are needed the day before and day of the ride! From stuffing rider packets and marking the route the day before, to set-up, check-in, ride support and post event clean up volunteers, there are opportunities for all! Register here.

Note: If you plan to volunteer you do not need to complete a registration via Eventbrite.

Policies:

1. NO REFUNDS due to event cancellation or if the purchaser cannot attend the event. Event is rain or shine.
2. NO TRANSFERS of registration to other riders
3. Children 15 and older welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Experienced riders only, please.
4. Helmets are required for the ride, no exceptions
5. You’ll be required to sign a liability waiver on the day of the ride.6. COVID-19 Protocols: Rolling start, masks or face coverings required indoors and when social distancing is not possible

Agenda on Ride Day:

• 7:45–8:30am Packet pick-up at (includes rider #, Map, Socks)
• 8:30–9:00am Rolling start. Head out any time during this 30 minutes.
• 11:30am–1:30 pm – Ride complete. Music, fun, food and beverages.

Thanks to our sponsors:

• FABB – Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling
• FCDOT – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/
• LaPrima – https://www.laprimacatering.com/
• George Washington’s Mount Vernon – https://www.mountvernon.org/
• Spokes – https://www.spokesetc.com/
• Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House – http://www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/
• Handy Bikes – https://www.handybikesdc.com/
• Design Cuisine/DC Rental – https://designcuisine.com/
• Mount Vernon – Lee Chamber of Commerce – https://mountvernonleechamber.org/

Questions? Contact TEAM MVD at [email protected] or 703-780-7518 at the Mount Vernon District office.