2011 Tour d'Organics
Date: 8/14/11
Online Registration has closed.
Pre-Registration from 3:00 - 6:00 at West County Revolution on Sat 8/13
Same-Day Registration from 6:15am - 10:00am at Sebastopol Community Cultural Cultural Center
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All routes start and end at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, and wind through the stunning, west Sonoma County countryside, with all rest stops at local, organic farms. A post-ride vegan meal is included for all participants. If you like beautiful cycling, camaraderie, and fresh, local, vegan food, this ride is for you!
Pre-registration - Saturday 3pm - 6pm
West County Revolution
6731 Sebastopol Ave. Ste 130
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-2192
Sebastopol Community Cultural Center
390 Morris Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-823-1511
Registration and Check-in
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Route
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Fees
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16 mile route
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$50
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35 mile route
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$65
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65 mile route
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$90
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100 mile route
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$110
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Bring the Kids!
Kids 12 & under ride for free. Youth 13-17 get 50% off. 1 kid/youth registration per adult registration. Parent or guardian MUST ride with kid/youth. To register kids/youth, register during Pre-Registration at West County Revolution, or at the Same-Day Registration table on Sunday.
Registration includes:
- Post-ride, vegan meal made from locally grown and organic ingredients
- Lunch at Dry Creek Peach Farm for the 65 and 100 mile riders
- Rest stops well stocked with organic goodies and produce straight from the farms
- Well marked routes
- Map and cue sheet
- SAG Support
Refund policy
We do not offer refunds for registration fees. You may transfer your registration to another person no less than one week prior to the event.
Pick up your wristbands and route maps at the West County Revolution Bike Shop ( on Saturday from 3-6pm.OR Check in on Sunday from 6:30-9:00a.m Sunday inside the Sebastopol Community Center.
Pre-registration - Saturday 3pm - 6pm
West County Revolution
6731 Sebastopol Ave. Ste 130
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Start times
65 mile: 7:30-8:30a.m.
35 mile: 8:00-9:00a.m.
16 mile: 9:00-10:00a.m.
Rest stops may not be open if you start outside of these start times!
- 16 mile: Enjoy an stroll along the West County Trail. This is an easy route that includes a stop at Traditional Medicinals. Perfect for kids and beginners.
View GPS Map (Also downloadable for use with a Garmin cycling GPS)
- 35 mile: The 35 mile route first heads north along the West County Trail through the Green Valley watershed. The first rest stop is at Traditional Medicinals. Traditional Medicinals has a beautiful organic garden where riders can rest and refuel. The ride continues through Forestville and north along the Russian River. After skirting the town of the Windsor, the loop heads south again to the 2nd rest stop at Golden Nectar Farms. This farm grows over 80 varieties of fruit and was very popular with riders in 2005. After Golden Nectar Farm, the riders will meet several rolling hills before reaching the town of Graton. Gabriel Farms, the last rest stop, is located just outside of Graton and serves some of the best apple and pear juice around! From Gabriel Farms, lunch awaits at the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center just a few short miles away.
View GPS Map (Also downloadable for use with a Garmin cycling GPS)
- 65 mile: Going north from Sebastopol, the peach tree loop travels first through Green Valley and the towns of Graton and Forestville, where riders will first stop at the organic gardens of Traditional Medicinals. The route then heads over to the Russian River Valley and up Westside Road, a road well-known to local cyclists. Before turning onto Dry Creek Road, the second rest stop at Middleton Farms will be serving up a bounty of fresh fruit and veggies. Continuing north through the Dry Creek Valley, the route dips and curves along the narrow roads before reaching Dry Creek Peach and Produce. Many varieties of peaches will be on hand and hopefully they will have some elephant heart plums and white peaches still in season. Lunch will also be served here. The route heads east over a short climb to Geyserville then along the flat roads of Alexander Valley. In the town of Healdsburg, delicious melons and heirloom tomatoes will be sliced and ready to eat at Love Farms. The ride continues south towards Windsor. On the outskirts of Windsor is Golden Nectar farms, where Anna and John Stayton grow over 80 varieties of fruit. A bounty of juicy plums, pears and apples will be on hand, and the table grapes should be in season! From Golden Nectar, the routes heads back south towards Sebastopol and to the community center where riders will be treated to a delicious vegan meal made from locally grown foods.
View GPS Map (Also downloadable for use with a Garmin cycling GPS)
- 100 mile: Century riders will first do a loop to the south towards Marin County through Bloomfield before visiting 3ox Farm and French Garden Farm. The route then hooks up with the 65 mile loop in Sebastopol.
View GPS Map (Also downloadable for use with a Garmin cycling GPS)
Start/Finish Location & Directions
390 Morris Street
Sebastopol, CA 95472
From San Francisco and points south and east, take HWY 101 north to Santa Rosa. Exit to HWY 12 West to Sebastopol. Turn right at the first light (Morris ST) in Sebastopol. The Community Center will be on your right. From points north, take HWY 101 south to Santa Rosa. Exit HWY 12 West to Sebastopol. Turn right at the first light (Morris ST) in Sebastopol. The Community Center will be on your right.
Are you or someone you know interested in volunteering for the 2011 Tour d'Organics? If so, then sign up by clicking the volunteer button below. There are a variety of positions and shifts available.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Things To Do In Sonoma County?
While we'd love to believe that the only reason to visit Sonoma County is to ride the Tour d'Organics, we realize that not everyone is as bike crazy as we are. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of resources of things to do in Sonoma County. Click here for more information.




