Important Tour & Route Information

Where do the TdF proceeds go?

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

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.

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-Dutch Henry Century and Agness Pass

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

Big Tree - Flannagan Prairie and Rogue River - Old Agness Store Rides

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

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	Old Agness Store Check Point opens
	9:00 am	Eden Valley Check Point opens
		Agness Pass Check Point opens
	10:00 am	Cruiser-Dutch Henry Check Point opens
	12 noon - 6:00 pm	Post Ride Meal at Ross Hall

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