Supervisor Storck addresses the riders at a previous Tour ride.
The early bird gets the worm — or should I say, the early rider gets the best deals. Register for the 8th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon by Sept. 1 for a cheaper price and Tour de Mount Vernon socks. This year, ride will travel on the closed George Washington Memorial Parkway with beautiful views of the Potomac River. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride through many Potomac Banks historic, ecological and cultural sites in the northern and central parts of the Mount Vernon District.
Join Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck for a community bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at 8 a.m. — starting and ending at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
This year’s ride will be super exciting and scenic as riders will ride on the closed George Washington Memorial Parkway with beautiful views of the Potomac River. The TdMV takes riders on a fun ride through the many Potomac Banks historic, ecological and cultural sites in the northern and central parts of the Mount Vernon District. The route consists of paved roads, paved trails and has some challenging sections. Ride monitors and Fairfax County Police will help with directions and keep everyone safe.
Route Highlights include: George Washington Memorial Highway; George Washington’s Mount Vernon; River Farm; Gum Springs; Fort Belvoir; National Museum of the US Army; Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House; Fort Hunt Park; Hollin Hills; Dyke Marsh
The 8th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon is dedicated to friend and inspiration, Dave Evans.
Early Bird Special until Sept. 1: Fee is $30 per rider. Registration includes Tour de Mount Vernon Socks, 1 free day pass to George Washington's Estate and a $5 donation to Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling.
Registration from September 2-October 21: Fee is $35 per rider. Registration includes a $5 donation to Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 1 free day pass to George Washington's Estate and MAY include Tour de Mount Vernon Socks while supplies last.
Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed the week before and the day of the ride; stuffing rider packets and marking the route, to set-up, check-in, ride support and post event clean up volunteers.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-tour-de-mount-vernon-tickets-689417174327?aff=oddtdtcreator