Tour de Greenbelt

Registration for 2026 Now Open!

Whether you're a weekend recreational rider, a seasoned cyclist, or an adventurer looking for a new challenge, Greenbelt’s annual Tour de Greenbelt offers road and gravel routes for every skill level. Participants ride through a variety of stunning landscapes — including scenic forests, meadows, and farmland — passing more than 50 of Greenbelt’s protected properties along the way. Proceeds from the event support Greenbelt’s land conservation and stewardship efforts across Essex County.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026*
Time: 9:00am, with staggered start times
Location: Allyn Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex
Cycling Jerseys: Order by September 9 to receive yours before the event

Tour de Greenbelt features road routes of 25 and 50 miles, plus Gravel Grinder routes of 30 and 40 miles.

*Please note: This year's event is taking place one week later than usual. Be sure to update your calendar accordingly. Thank you!

Tour de Greenbelt offers untimed routes that can be enjoyed at a rider’s own pace — a half-century (50 miles) and a recreational route (25 miles) on paved roads, and two Gravel Grinder options with off-road excursions into protected forests and reservations. The ride begins at 9:00 am at Allyn Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex. Please arrive before 8:45 as our driveway is narrow, so we close it at 8:45 to stage the cyclists without having to contend with vehicles.

Post-ride festivities take place at Cox Reservation featuring food from A&B Burgers, Greenbelt Pilsner — our popular limited-edition craft beer brewed with True North Ales — and live music. A great opportunity to celebrate your accomplishment, relax with fellow riders, and connect with the Greenbelt community!

Tour de Greenbelt riders waving to camera

Navigation

The road routes are lightly marked, with accompanying Ride with GPS navigation. The Gravel Grinder routes are self-nav using Ride with GPS navigation.

Tour de Greenbelt Routes & GPS App