Important Tire & Route Information

Important Tire and Route Information

Road Conditions

The Tour de Fronds is a back-country route, beautiful, but remote. The Forest Service and BLM roads are mostly paved and fine for road bikes, but some of the route is chip-seal. We also recommend that you cycle with a partner and limit speed on the descents.

Tire Recommendations

Daphne Grove, Eden Valley Metric Century, Arrastra Saddle, Cruiser Loop and Agness Pass

We recommend 25C to 32C tires as a minimum for comfort.

Big Tree - Flannagan Prairie and Rogue River - Singing Springs Rides

We recommend 26 x 1.5 or 700 x 32 tires for those riding these asphalt/gravel rides.

Guidelines for a safe and enjoyable ride

On Forest Service Roads, riders must:

Wear helmets

Ride single file

Ride to the right side of the lane

Not block traffic

Use shoulders to allow traffic to pass

Not wear headphones while riding

Please call out your number if you are not stopping at a rest area.

Ride Safely. Follow the Rules of the Road.

Roads have been cleared, but stay alert to potential hazards present on the course: such as rocks, slides, branches.

Look for signs ON and ALONG the road that mark the route.

Traffic will be minimal, but be alert. Vehicles may be on the road.

Slow down on downhill grades.

GIVE YOUR BRAKES A BREAK!

MapMyRide Disclaimer

MapMyRide makes nice maps for our rides, but their elevation calculations are not accurate.

While the MapMyRide calculates the elevation gain of the Cruiser Century as over 12,000 feet (yikes!), we have calculated the elevation gain at 5,500 feet. Please enjoy their route maps, but do not panic at their elevation calculations. If you have questions or concerns about one of the routes, please contact us. See you in June!

Weekend Schedule

Friday
	5 - 7:30 pm	All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at Powers County Park (extra charge - pay at dinner)
		Check-in and Rider Packet pickup available at the Spaghetti Dinner (even if not eating)

Saturday
	6:30 - 9: 30 am	Check-in, Registration, and Continental Breakfast at Powers County Park
	7:00 am	Daphne Grove Check Point opens
	8:00 am	Singing Spsrins Check Point opens
	9:00 am	Eden Valley Check Point opens
		Agness Pass Check Point opens
	10:00 am	Cruiser Loop Check Point opens
	12 noon - 7:00 pm	Post Ride Meal at Ross Hall

Sunday
	7:30am - 12 noon	Pancake Feed at Ross Hall (extra charge - pay at breakfast)

Where do the TdF proceeds go?

The Tour de Fronds is completely volunteer run. All proceeds are distributed to local service organizations that are dedicated to Powers community improvement.

In 2017, the Tour de Fronds distributed more than $5000 in proceeds.

Beneficiaries and projects for 2017 included:

Powers Lions Club

Funds used to bring a mobile eye doctor to our elementary school to screen children and provide glasses

Pay for hearing aids for qualifying community members

Pay the administration fees for the Cub Scouts

Purchase community fireworks for our 4th of July White Cedar Days celebration

Helped with the purchase of a “Stair Chair” for the Powers ambulance

Powers Lioness

Helped with the purchase of a “Stair Chair” for the Powers ambulance

The Lioness have a “shoe fund” available through the Elementary School for children when such a need arises.

Powers Action Team and Ross Hall

Purchase prizes for the White Cedar Days Kid’s Carnival

Purchase art materials for Ross Hall Kids’ After-School Art Program

Provides materials for Christmas Gift Wrap

Supports the Powers Town-wide Garage Sale

Funds have been used for various improvements to Ross Hall, a community building as well as building expenses

HAM Radio Club

A donation was given to the club to help with radio equipment. These volunteers track the progress of every TdF rider and ensure quick communication in case of emergencies.

Powers Ambulance

A donation to help with the purchase of a “Stair Chair” for the Powers ambulance

In 2016, the Tour de Fronds distributed more than $5000 in proceeds. Beneficiaries included:

Lions Club - funds used to bring the a mobile eye doctor to our elementary school to screen children and provide glasses, pay for Cub Scout administration fees, hearing aid purchases, purchase community fireworks for our 4th of July White Cedar Days celebration, and purchase the City of Powers Christmas lights.
Lioness Club - a community defibrillator was purchased which as already saved numerous lives.
HAM Radio Club - these volunteers track the progress of every TdF rider and ensure quick communication in case of emergencies.
Powers Cheerleaders - these young ladies (elementary grades) bring school spirit to Cruiser football, volleyball, and basketball games.

As you ride, thank a volunteer. Without these dedicated people, the Tour would be unable to continue and unable to bring support to these community organizations.