Tour de Madison

An annual cycling event, Madison, VA

Every 3rd Saturday in May,

Organized by and in support of

the Madison County Parks and Recreation Authority.

Registration is online here beginning January 1, 2025.

The 37th Annual Tour de Madison will be held rain or shine on May 17, 2025.  The Metric Century and Intermediate routes will begin from Hoover Ridge Park off Fairgrounds Rd, in Madison, VA.    By popular demand, the Family Route has returned to the Criglersville area.  Those cyclists will check in at the Criglersville School.

Cycling enthusiasts and athletes from around the region and beyond eagerly anticipate the arrival of this much-awaited event. Participants of all skill levels and ages come together to celebrate their love for cycling, creating a vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere that resonates throughout the community. Cyclists can choose from one of three routes: a Metric Century (65 miles); an Intermediate Route (45 miles); to an easy Family Ride which can be as long or as short as you wish. 

The event has been held every year (except 2020) since 1988.

It was begun by Peter Rice, the founder of Plow and Hearth, which has remained a significant sponsor of the event across the years.

It has had a number of starting locations over the years, including the Madison County Rescue Squad Building, Plow and Hearth, Graves Mountain Lodge, and, since 2022, the Hoover Ridge Park off Fairgrounds Rd. near the town of Madison.

Posted on December 27, 2023 by tourdemadison