WHAT: 2015 San Mateo County Parks Foundation Tour de Peninsula Presented by Whole Foods Market

WHEN: Sunday, August 2, 2015, rides start at 7:00 am and 8:00 am, kids/family at 12:00 noon.

WHERE: Start/finish at Eucalyptus Picnic Area, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo, California.

WHY: A fun and enjoyable day's cycling and outdoor festivities with friends and family of all ages. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Parks Foundation and Bicycle Sunday car free biking on Cañada Road.

INFO: http://supportparks.org/tdp/, click the TdP logo.

Event Description

The 2015 Tour de Peninsula offers Bay Area families a day of fun, fitness, and healthy family activities. Now in its 24th year, this ride is one of Northern California's most fun recreational cycling rides/family/social gatherings. Held in beautiful Coyote Point Park, alongside the San Francisco Bay in San Mateo, the TdP is a perennial highlight of the Bay Area's recreational calendar. The TdP offers a variety of great cycling routes designed for all levels, from young children and first time riders, to serious cyclists. During and after the ride a day of family fun activities takes place in the park, with a children's playground, barbecuing, picnics and live music. Proceeds benefit the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, and Bicycle Sunday: car free biking on Cañada Road.

Route Options

Kids Route: A closed bike trail loop surrounding the start/finish - 2-6 miles - begins at 12 noon

Short Route: For beginner to intermediate cyclists - 20 miles - begins at 8 am

Long Route: For intermediate to experienced cyclists - 31 miles - begins at 8 am

Metric Century: For advanced cyclists - 63 miles (contains short-cut for 56-mile option) - begins at 7 am

Registration & Packet Pickup

Until June 30: Kids 11 and under, free. 12-17 year olds, $20. Adults 18 and over, $45.

July 1- July 30: Kids 11 and under, free. 12-17 years, $25. Adults 18 and over, $50.

Day of Event: Kids 11 and under, free. 12-17 years, $25. Adults 18 and over, $55.Paid Registration for 12 and older includes T-shirt.

ONLINE REG. DEADLINE: July 30 http://supportparks.org/tdp/registration.html Ride-day registration is available, beginning at 6:00 am.

General Inquiries [email protected], 650-321-1638

Media Inquiries Paul Skilbeck: [email protected], 415-516-1444

To Volunteer

www.supportparks.org/tdp/volunteers.html or volunteer tab on TdP pages at Supportparks.org, or call 650-321-5812