Tour De Mater is a 62-mile cycling event held in Rutledge, Tennessee on August 29, 2026. The race starts at 8:30 AM from 270 Justice Center Drive. Entry fees range from $40 to $50. This is a solid mid-distance road cycling event for riders looking to test their endurance on a single-day outing. Rutledge sits in Campbell County in East Tennessee, offering accessible racing for regional cyclists and those traveling in for the event.
From the Race Organizer
Benefit Bicycle Ride to fund children charities and the Shop With a Cop Program. This ride will have Police Assistance throughout the County with plenty of rest stops and Lunch provided to all riders at the finish. Please come and support a great cause while riding and viewing some of the famous Tomato growing area of Grainger County!!! Sponsor: Grainger County Parks and Recreation: www.graingerparks.com Meal: A free meal will be provided beginning at 11am for all registered riders. Please stay and eat with us! Routes: 17 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427102641 24 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427605195 50 Mile: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/493714734 62 Miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/427105970 Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/456682/uh2YsEjVcduNOPu38Dg9il9nGgBVee3B Free Turn by Turn directions provided by RaceDay Events. You only need a free account and you'll get the paid benefits for this ride! Note: Both the 50 & 62 mile route include the Joppa Mountain climb. The 50 mile loop is provided to offer a rider a chance to break off the 62 mile and shorten the length of the ride. * Climb for Cash Award! $100.00 for the 1st Male and 1st Female riders with the 1st fastest Strave segment time at the top of Joppa Mountain. $50.00 for the 2nd Male and 2nd Female riders with the 2nd fastest Strava segment time at the top of Joppa Mountain. **Rules for Climb for Cash: Riders Must be riding the 62 Mile route to be eligible. The Top 2 males and females who record the fastest times on the Joppa Mountain STRAVA Segment will be awarded a cash award at the end of the event. A winning rider does not have to beat the current KOM just be one of the top two male/female fastest times of the day. Race Official will verify the winners utilizing the "Joppa Mountain Segment" on STRAVA at the end of the event. Cash awards will be formally presented at that time. You must be present to claim your winnings. In the event a winner is not present, then their award will be donated to the "Shop with a Cop" children's fund. You must download your ride to STRAVA to be eligible for the cash prize. If you climb the segment and it's not recorded on STRAVA then you cannot be validated for the cash award. Joppa Mountain Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/661298 Riders riding electric bicycles will not be eligible for the cash awards but electric bicycles are welcomed to be used on any of the routes.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Rutledge, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Tour De Mater 2026 — Rutledge, TN takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Rutledge, Tennessee.
Where is Tour De Mater 2026 — Rutledge, TN held?
Tour De Mater 2026 — Rutledge, TN is held at 270 Justice Center Drive in Rutledge, Tennessee.
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