2018 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 checkpoint. A large meal after the tour is included in your registration.
The Tour de Fronds traverses Oregon’s premier Glendale/Powers Bicycle Recreation Area, a project of USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
Seven rides are available. Asphalt rides include 30, 45, 63, 77, and 103 mile long rides with different climbing and grade challenges (see tire recommendations). Two rides are asphalt/gravel rides including a 71 mile ride to Rogue River/Singing Springs as well the 55-mile 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-Singing Springs - 71-mile Adventure
$60 (Only $50 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Agness Pass - Rogue River - Singing Springs Resort (turn around point) - Powers
71 miles
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
2018 Mahaffy/Cruiser - Century - 103 Miles
$70 (Only $60 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Arrastra Saddle - Anatuvak Saddle - Cow Creek Loop - Anatuvak Saddle - Arrastra Saddle - Powers
103 Miles - Century
Where do the TdF proceeds go?
The Tour de Fronds is completely volunteer run. All proceeds are distributed to local service organizations that are dedicated to Powers community improvement.
In 2017, the Tour de Fronds distributed more than $5000 in proceeds.
Beneficiaries and projects for 2017 included:
Powers Lions Club
Funds used to bring a mobile eye doctor to our elementary school to screen children and provide glasses
Pay for hearing aids for qualifying community members
Pay the administration fees for the Cub Scouts
Purchase community fireworks for our 4th of July White Cedar Days celebration
Helped with the purchase of a “Stair Chair” for the Powers ambulance
Powers Lioness
Helped with the purchase of a “Stair Chair” for the Powers ambulance
The Lioness have a “shoe fund” available through the Elementary School for children when such a need arises.
Powers Action Team and Ross Hall
Purchase prizes for the White Cedar Days Kid’s Carnival
Purchase art materials for Ross Hall Kids’ After-School Art Program
Provides materials for Christmas Gift Wrap
Supports the Powers Town-wide Garage Sale
Funds have been used for various improvements to Ross Hall, a community building as well as building expenses
HAM Radio Club
A donation was given to the club to help with radio equipment. These volunteers track the progress of every TdF rider and ensure quick communication in case of emergencies.
Powers Ambulance
A donation to help with the purchase of a “Stair Chair” for the Powers ambulance
In 2016, the Tour de Fronds distributed more than $5000 in proceeds. Beneficiaries included:
- Lions Club - funds used to bring the a mobile eye doctor to our elementary school to screen children and provide glasses, pay for Cub Scout administration fees, hearing aid purchases, purchase community fireworks for our 4th of July White Cedar Days celebration, and purchase the City of Powers Christmas lights.
- Lioness Club - a community defibrillator was purchased which as already saved numerous lives.
- HAM Radio Club - these volunteers track the progress of every TdF rider and ensure quick communication in case of emergencies.
- Powers Cheerleaders - these young ladies (elementary grades) bring school spirit to Cruiser football, volleyball, and basketball games.
As you ride, thank a volunteer. Without these dedicated people, the Tour would be unable to continue and unable to bring support to these community organizations.
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Tour de Fronds Riding Jersey
Limited quantities of the Tour de Fronds Riding Jersey are available 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. Limited sizes are available for $65. Add the jersey to your Active.com registration or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. us to see if your size is available.
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 May 25.
Orders for later delivery will be taken on June 16.
Available in Mens and Womens styles in sizes from Small to 4XL. All sizes are $20 each.
