2016 Tour de Fronds Rides
Please read the Important Route Information for tire recommendations, departure and support information, and road conditions.
Powers, Oregon
The Tour de Fronds is one of the most beautiful cycling events in Oregon. The Tour is your choice of scenic rides on low-traffic roads in Southern Oregon’s beautiful Coast Range. From your saddle enjoy views of old-growth forests, wildflowers, waterfalls, rivers, streams, and mountain vistas.
The Tour is well-supported with many and varied snacks and beverages available at each Check-In area. A large meal after the tour is included in your registration.
The Tour de Fronds transverses Oregon’s premier Glendale/Powers Bicycle Recreation Area, a project of USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
Seven rides are available from 30 to 101 miles long with different climbing and grade challenges.
New this year: Two asphalt/gravel rides including a metric century to the Rogue River/Old Agness Store as well the Big Tree/Flannagan Prairie ride.
Asphalt/Gravel Ride: Big Tree-Flannagan Prairie
$50 (Only $40 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Big Tree (Largest Port Orford Cedar in the World) - Flannagan Prairie - Powers
55 Miles
Asphalt/Gravel Ride: The Rogue River-Old Agness Store Metric Century Adventure
$60 (Only $50 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Agness Pass - Rogue River - Old Agness Store (turn around point) - Powers
71 miles - Metric Century
Daphne Grove
$50 (Only $40 if registered by June 1)
Powers to Daphne Grove & Return
30 Miles
Agness Pass
$55 (Only $45 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Agness Pass - Powers
45 Miles
Eden Valley Metric Century
$60 (Only $50 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Eden Valley - Powers
63 Miles
Arrastra Saddle
$65 (Only $55 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Arrastra Saddle - Powers
77 Miles
Cruiser-Dutch Henry Century
$70 (Only $60 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Arrastra Saddle - Anatuvak Saddle - Nine Mile Ridge - Dutch Henry Road (turn around) - Powers
101 Miles - Century
Weekend Schedule
Friday |
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| 5 - 7:30 pm | All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at Powers County Park | |
| Check-in and Rider Packet pickup available at the Spaghetti Dinner (even if not eating) | ||
Saturday |
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| 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 |
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| 7:30am - 12 noon | Pancake Feed at Ross Hall |
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Tour de Fronds Riding Jersey
Order the Tour de Fronds Riding Jersey by May 15 for Tour-day delivery.
Modeled after the climbing champion jerseys, the Tour de Fronds Riding Jersey celebrates the hills on the routes.
The jersey is a full zipper design with 3 rear pockets. Sizes Small to 2XL are available for $65.
Tour de Fronds T-Shirt
Order the Tour de Fronds T-shirt when you register!
Last day to pre-order T-Shirts for Tour day delivery is June 1.
Orders for later delivery will be taken on June 18.
Available in Mens and Womens styles in sizes from Small to 4XL. All sizes are $20 each.
