Maple Leaf Bicycle Tour Registration

October 14th, 2023


In conjunction with the Carthage Maple Leaf Festival, we hold our annual fall fundraiser ride, beginning in Kellogg Lake Park, Carthage, off of Rte. 96 on the north east side of Carthage at 8 a.m. Register on or before September 21st to be guaranteed a t-shirt.


Come see the beautiful autumn colors on the back roads of Jasper County,Missouri. It’s a flat course on quiet, all -paved roads in pleasant temperatures (average high temp =70). The ride has stops at the Keltoi winery in Oronogo, the Beard Engine Brewing company in Alba, Christine’s Vineyard, and Rte. 66 icon, Red Oak II (all distances). Full sag support. Register on or before Sept 21st 2023 for best rates and to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Ride options include 15, 25, 43, 66 and 100, (with bailout options). The ride starts and finishes at scenic Kellogg Lake Park which is located along MO Highway 96 on the east side of Carthage (map below) Friendly volunteers are at all sag stops.

Route Maps

Route Maps

15 mile
25 mile
43 mile
66 mile
100 mile (NB: Ride w/ GPS incorrectly shows a 1 mile gravel section: There is NO GRAVEL section on this route)

The t-shirt deadline has passed, but we will have a limited number of shirts available for sale at the ride. First come, first serve.

REGISTRATION

Printable registration form

Schedule

  • Online Registration Closes: October 12th, 11:59 pm
  • In person registration Friday October 13th at Bicycle Specialists
  • Packet pick up Friday October 13th, at Bicycle Specialists 3 pm-6 pm
  • In person registration ride start 6:30-8:00 am
  • Ride start– all distances: 8:00 am
  • Packet pick up at ride start 6:30-8:00 am
  • T-shirt deadline September 21st, 11:59 pm
  • Price increase September 22nd

Packet pick up options:

Print and Mail Registration and Waiver Form

Proceeds for this event benefit the Joplin Trails Coalition, a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization. which builds rail trails, and improves cycling and walking infrastructure in Southwest Missouri.