Registration Fee:  $95

Powers to Daphne Grove & Return

30 Miles

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Registration Fee:  $100

Powers - Agness Pass - Powers

45 Miles

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Registration Fee:  $105

Powers - Eden Valley - Powers

63 Miles

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Registration Fee:  $110

Powers - Arrastra Saddle - Powers

77 Miles

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Registration Fee:  $115

Powers - Arrastra Saddle - Anatuvak Saddle - Nine Mile Ridge - Dutch Henry Road (turn around) - Powers

102 Miles - Century

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For immediate release

Tour de Fronds

June 19, 2027

www.tourdefronds.com

For information about this press release:

Donna Freeman, 541-439-2418

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 “Tour de Fronds 2027” 

June 19, 2027 – Powers, OR

Calling all cyclists, Registration for this year’s Tour de Frond will open on March 1.  We are excited as we look forward to the annual Tour de Fronds bicycle event.  The ride always takes place on the 3rd Saturday of June, Father’s Day weekend.  It is a fully supported bicycle ride that allows cyclists to enjoy a day in our back yard, the gorgeous Siskiyou National Forest.  All cyclists are welcome and we look forward to meeting new participants and greeting former Tour de Fronds riders.

We still claim the recognition from the orbike contest BEST BIKE RIDES IN OREGON! where Tour de Fronds was voted #1. Cyclists always comment about the “absolutely amazing bike ride and volunteers”.  

All rides start and end in Powers.  The tour provides a choice of scenic rides on low-traffic roads.  This year there are five asphalt rides.  Take your pick of rides from 30 to 102 miles.  There is something for everyone, from the novice to the cycling enthusiast.

Rides for 2027:

• Daphne Grove- This is a 30 mile rides. Once you reach Daphne Grove spend time and enjoy the day alongside the river.
• Agness Pass – This ride is 43 mile with a 4.5 mile challenge climb.  Elevation at Agness Pass is 2,350 feet.
• Eden Valley Metric Century–Try this 63 mile metric century ride with 2,200 feet of climbing and one sustained grade up to 10 percent.
• Arrastra Saddle – The distance to Arrastra Saddle and back is 76 miles with lots of climbing. 

• Cruiser Loop (Not a Loop this year!) – The 102 mile ride provides a multitude of challenges for the hardy rider!   

Departure information: (Registration Packets are available from 6 to 9:30 A.M. on Saturday)

CRUISER LOOP, ARRASTRA SADDLE:

 Riders NEED TO DEPART BY 7:00 A.M. or EARLIER due to the length and challenge of these rides.

DAPHNE GROVE, AGNESS PASS, AND EDEN VALLEY

Riders should depart by 9:30 A.M.

Registration Information:

Registration for this year’s Tour de Frond will open March 1 and close on Sunday, June 1st  or before if quotas are met.  The fee ranges from $95 to $115, depending on the ride choice.  On-line registration can be completed at www.active.com . Registration forms are available on our website at www.tourdefronds.com and can be completed there or download registration form and send it along with the fee to: 

Tour de Fronds, P.O. Box 369, Powers, Oregon 97466 by June 1 at 11:59 pm. We encourage you to register early to secure a spot for this year’s event. 

 Weekend Schedule:

Friday – June 18, 5-7:30 p.m.  A delicious Dinner of assorted smoked meats, salad, sides, and dessert will be available for $20 Adults, $10 Children.  This event will be held at the Blue Shelter at the Powers County Park.  The Registration fee does not include the cost for this dinner and those participating will need to pay at the event.  

Riders must pre-register for the dinner. Please indication on the online or mail in registration form or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  For those not registering for the ride but would like to attend and enjoy this dinner and music, call Donna at 541-439-2418. (For pre-registered riders, packets will be available at this dinner.  Riders planning to leave before 6 a.m. Saturday morning can register their departure time with our volunteer staff.) 

Saturday – June 19, 6:00-9:30 a.m. Check-in and Packet pick up is at the 

Powers County Park BLUE SHELTER 

The Registration fee covers all the Saturday expenses:

• A delicious breakfast available at the Park.  

• A wide array of tasty snacks and re-hydrate supplies at the rest stops.  

(An opportunity to enjoy music from local musicians at some of the rest stops.)   

• A delicious lasagna post-ride meal, served with bread, and salad, along with some serious homemade dessert choices served at Ross Hall from 11:00-6:00. 

Sunday – June 20, 7-11 A.M. Powers Lions Club Father’s Day Fund Raising Pancake Breakfast will be held at Ross Hall, 570 3rd Ave. $10 Adults, $5 Children.  The Registration fee does not include the cost for the breakfast and those participating will need to pay at the event.  This event is open to everyone!  

Additional information is available on our website www.tourdefronds.com or

email any questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Various camping options are available at the beautiful Powers County Park. Reservation can be made online at www.co.coos.or.us/departments/cooscountyparks/powers.  You can also call 541-396-7755 to make reservations. NOTE: Reserve your spot early, as they fill up FAST!

Registration for the ride can be completed at www.active.com or 

download a registration form from the website and send it along with the fee to:  

Tour de Fronds, P.O. Box 369,   Powers, Oregon 97466

Like us on Facebook.  Be sure to check photos from previous rides.

We offer a welcome hand and hope to see you 

in Powers June 18-20, 2027

for the Annual Tour de Fronds.

Powers Lions Club is an equal opportunity recreation service provider, operating under special use permit within BLM Medford District and the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF.

Where do the Tour de Fronds proceeds go?

Tour de Fronds began in 1998 and was supported by the communities of Glendale, Umpqua Velo Bicycle Club of Roseburg, and Powers Action Team.  In 2013, Powers assumed sole leadership of the event.  Tour de Fronds is completely run by volunteers who willingly donate their time, energy, and service to help produce a top-notch event.  After all expenses are taken from the Registration Fee, the remaining proceeds are distributed to local service organizations.  These groups are dedicated to the improvement, support, and welfare of the community of Powers.

Recipients include the following Community Service groups. Funds have been and are presently used to…..

• Powers Lions Club (celebrating more than 75 years of service to Powers)
  • bring a mobile eye lab to our schools to screen students and provide glasses
  • pay for hearing aids for qualifying community members as well as eye exams and glasses
  • pay the administration fees for the Cub Scouts
  • sponsor the community fireworks for the 4th of July White Cedar Days celebration
  • help purchase items for the ambulance: a defibrillator, stair chair, and needed equipment
• Powers Lioness
  • help purchase items for the ambulance: a defibrillator, stair chair, and needed equipment
  • provide a “children’s shoe fund” available through the Elementary School
  • help school organizations with special projects, help support PHS scholarship fund, provide Christmas goodie bags, support the community Halloween Trunk or Treat
• Powers Action Team
  • purchase prizes for the White Cedar Days Kid’s Carnival
  • purchase art materials for Ross Hall Kids’ After-School Art Program
  • help provide materials for City Christmas Decorations
  • purchase supplies for care packages for needy individuals distributed by the Powers Police Dept.
  • provide a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Free Christmas shopping for Elementary students
  • help support the Dolly Parton Reading Program
  • help support the Fishing Derby
• Ross Hall
  • provide funds to help pay for Ross Hall building improvements: painting, electrical, locks, & misc. repairs and expenses
  • purchase new items for use in the building such as folding chairs, dishes, flatware
  • provide a recent renovation of the kitchen at Ross Hall
• HAM Radio Club
  • help purchase radio equipment or items needed to support the Tour de Fronds.  (These volunteers track the progress of every TdF rider and ensure quick communication in case of emergencies.)

• Powers Library and Friends of the Library Foundation

help provide funds for an addition to the present library building and a storage building

• Powers Elementary School

help with school based projects such as new playground equipment and needs as they arise

• Powers Fire Department

help purchase needed equipment to help make our community safe

• VFW Restoration Project

help with the restoration of the VFW Post to raise and level the floor

• Powers Food Pantry

help with needs that arise in providing food for the community as well as other needs

• Powers Police Department

Purchase Bicycle helmets and stickers plus support the Bicycle Rodeo and Bike-a-thon and Safety Prog.