Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 7th Annual Community Bike Ride on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 8:30 am- starting and ending at the Workhouse Arts Center.
The Tour de Mount Vernon brings cyclists on a fun ride through the southern and central portions of the Mount Vernon District including a scenic route through Fort Belvoir. The route consists of paved roads, paved trails and has several challenging sections. Ride monitors and Fairfax County Police help with directions and keep everyone safe.
Routes:
- Short Route Ride with GPS (19 miles)
- Short Ride Cue Sheet
- Long Route Ride with GPS (38 miles)
- Long Ride Cue Sheet
Route Highlights include:
- Workhouse Arts Center
- Mason Neck State Park
- Gunston Hall - Rest Stop
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
- Fort Belvoir
- National Museum of the US Army
- Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
The 7th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon is dedicated to our friend and inspiration, Dave Evans. 
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Registration:
Fee is $30 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. Register here...
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...
Policies:
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NO REFUNDS due to event cancellation or if the purchaser cannot attend the event. Event is rain or shine.
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NO TRANSFERS of registration to other riders.
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Any current COVID-19 protocols will be enforced at the event.
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Children 15 and older welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Experienced riders only, please.
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Helmets are required for the ride, no exceptions.
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You'll be required to sign a liability waiver on the day of the ride. Print and sign your waiver with you on ride day. Ride waiver...
Agenda on Ride Day:
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7:45-8:30 a.m. – Packet pick-up at Workhouse Arts Center (includes rider #, Map, Socks)/Ride waiver drop off.
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8:30-8:45 a.m. – Rolling start. Head out any time during the 15 minutes.
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11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Ride complete. Music, fun, food and beverages.
Thanks to our sponsors:
- FABB - Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling
- FCDOT - Fairfax County Department of Transportation
- Handy Bikes
- La Prima
- South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
- State Farm - Casey Whitmarsh
- Trek
- Visit Fairfax
- Workhouse Arts Center
Interested in sponsoring or donating to the Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride? We welcome you to contact us at mtvernon@fairfaxcounty.gov for more information.
Questions: Contact TEAM MVD at mtvernon@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-780-7518 at the Mount Vernon District office.
Thank you to our sponsors!