2017 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. Asphalt rides include 30, 45, 63, 77, and 117 mile long rides with different climbing and grade challenges (see tire recommendations). Two rides are asphalt/gravel rides including a metric century to the Rogue River/Old Agness Store 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-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
2017 Cruiser Crush - Extreme Century - 117 Miles
$70 (Only $60 if registered by June 1)
Powers - Arrastra Saddle - Anatuvak Saddle - Cow Creek Loop - Anatuvak Saddled - Arrastra Saddled - Powers
117 Miles - Extreme Century
Where do the TdF proceeds go?
The Tour de Fronds is completely volunteer run. All proceeds are distributed to local organizations that are dedicated to Powers community improvement.
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
Order the Tour de Fronds Riding Jersey by May 1 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 May 28.
Orders for later delivery will be taken on June 17.
Available in Mens and Womens styles in sizes from Small to 4XL. All sizes are $20 each.
