August 12, 2012 - Registration now open!

Early Bird Discount - 15% off if Registering before May 1!

2012 Lead Sponsor:

About the Tour d'Organics

With four routes to choose from and local, organic bounty at every rest stop, the Tour d’Organics is a west county cycling event not to be missed! Unlike other rides, all the ride food we

offer is organic, fresh, locally sourced, and vegan. The Tour d'Organics offers an educational experience, fueling your athletic pursuits in a way that is healthy for you, the animals, and

the planet.
 
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!

For the first time, we are partnering with Farm Trails and the 2012 Gravenstein Apple Fair, held on Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12! We'll have a pre-registration booth at the Gravenstein Apple Apple Fair parking lot on Saturday morning. Plus, anyone arriving at the fair by bike receives a discounted admission to the fair & will have an opportunity to purchase some of the wonderful west sonoma county bounty offered during the Tour d'Organics Ride!

The Tour d'Organics is organized by the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, at the request of Bradley Saul of OrganicAthlete. It's the same great ride with the same routes, organic farms, terrific vegan theme, and wonderful West Sonoma County spirit. Join us for the 8th Annual Tour d'Organics, continuing the tradition established by Bradley Saul and OrganicAthlete in 2005.

Registration and Check-in

Pre-registration AM  - Saturday 10am - 1pm 

Gravenstein Apple Fair

Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Parking Lot
500 Ragle Road

Sebastopol, CA 95472

Pre-registration PM  - Saturday  3pm - 6pm

West County Revolution                                  

6731 Sebastopol Ave. Ste 130
Sebastopol, CA 95472

(707) 829-2192

Day-Of Registration - Sunday 6am - 10am

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center

390 Morris Street

Sebastopol, CA 95472

707-823-1511

Registration fees:

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 the Gravenstein Apple Fair, 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 Gravenstein Apple Fair (Saturday 10am - 1pm), at the West County Revolution Bike Shop (Saturday from 3pm - 6pm), or Check in on Sunday from 6:30-9:00a.m Sunday inside the Sebastopol Community Center.

Start times

100 mile: 6:30-7:30a.m.
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!  

Routes to choose from!

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.

Download a PDF Map

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.

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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.

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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.

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Start/Finish Location & Directions

Sebastopol Community Center
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.

Parking

Limited parking is available at the Community Center. Please carpool! Street parking is available on the neighborhood streets nearby. Do not park in business parking lots.

Safety

The routes will be marked with arrows on the road, and riders will be provided with maps and cue sheets. This is not a mass start event. All roads are open to traffic! Participants must obey all traffic laws. Be cautious and courteous to the pedestrians on the bike path(s). ANSI or Snell approved helmets are mandatory! Please carry a spare tube, patch kit, tire pump, and identification. There will be SAG vehicles and bike patrol on the course. Dial 911 for medical emergencies.

Ride with a Group

We will have a community area set up for participants looking for buddies to ride with. 

Food, Music and Services

Each rest stop will be well stocked with organic, whole foods. The 65 and 100 mile rides include a substantial lunch. After the ride, there will be a delicious vegan meal made from locally grown produce for all the riders. The post-ride meal is open from 11a.m- 5p.m - please pace yourself accordingly. The post-ride meal will be served inside the community center. To keep the event as green as possible, we encourage you to bring your own nondisposable utensils and plates. Live music will be accompany the meal.

Massage therapists will be on hand to soften stiff legs and backs after the ride. They are charging $1/minute.

Volunteer Opportunties

Are you or someone you know interested in volunteering for the 2012 Tour d'Organics? If so, then sign up by clicking the volunteer button below. There are a variety of positions and shifts available.

Where does the money go?

The Tour d'Organics is organized by the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center and benefits the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center and OrganicAthlete, both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. 

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