Bay Meadows

The 24th Tour de Peninsula Family Bicycle Ride — the largest, urban-based, organized Bay Area bicycle ride whose slogan is “It’s not a race, it’s a ride” — will start and finish at the Eucalyptus picnic area, Coyote Point Park, in San Mateo on Aug. 2.

Presented by Whole Foods Market, proceeds from the event benefit the San Mateo County Parks Foundation and Bicycle Sunday (car-free biking on Canada Road).

According to Julia Bott, executive director of the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, “one of the mottos is no pain, no pain. It is really about enjoying the outdoors.”

That’s perfect for Team Webcor Cycling, an advocacy group for the community since 2010.

“We feel like we should do our part to make the roads safer for cyclists as well as a better coexistence with the motorists,” said Ted Huang, the head of Team Webcor, which began as an amateur cycling racing club.

“Then we started the professional team in order to help aspiring women cyclists to try and achieve their athletic potential,” Huang added. Read more about Huang and Team Webcor in this story from the Mercury News>>

Everyone is welcome to take part in one of four fully supported route options on the TdP’s scenic courses. The routes and start times are: 63-mile (or 56-mile shortcut) Metric Century for advanced cyclists (7 a.m.); 31-mile Long Route for intermediate to experienced cyclists (8 a.m.); 20-mile Short Route for beginners to intermediate cyclists (8 a.m.); and 2- to 6-mile Young Kids Loops within Coyote Point Park (noon).

After the ride, enjoy a day of family activities, including a children’s playground, barbecuing (bring your own food and beverages or buy from on-site concessions), socializing, and visiting the CuriOdyssey Science and Wildlife Center, beginning at 10 a.m. in the park. Entertainment will start at 11 a.m., including grooves from the Tribal Blues Band.

Online registration cost until July 30 is: Adults 18 years and over, $50; 12-17 years, $25; 11 years and under, free. The fee for 12 years and older includes a Tour de Peninsula T-shirt. Ride-day registration begins at 6 a.m. with an additional $5 fee for adults.

To register in advance, go to www.supportparks.org. For inquiries, email tdp@supportparks.org or call: 650-321-1638.

To volunteer (receive a Tour de Peninsula T-shirt, and San Mateo County Parks Foundation hat), go towww.supportparks.org/tdp/volunteers.html or click on the volunteer tab on TdP pages atwww.supportparks.org or email volunteer@supportparks.org or call 650-321-5812.

 

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