Tour de Blount

06/03/2024

Did you know today is World Bicycle Day?

What a great day to celebrate!! Bicycles are one of the oldest means of transportation. Not only is riding a bike fun, but it is also a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation and recreation!

How will you celebrate today?

05/22/2024

Check out these menu offerings from the Peaceful Side Brewery!!

Great food and great people! Stop by and redeem your coupon from the 2024 Tour de Blount and try something from their awesome menu!!

05/20/2024

We blinked and a week has passed since we shared the miles together at the 2024 Tour de Blount.

Let’s relive the fun- tell us, What was your favorite thing about the ride?

05/16/2024

Cycology Bicycles in Maryville is really your one stop shop for alllll things cycling!!

From helping us brainstorm the 2024 Tour de Blount, allowing us to host packet pick up at their place, working the day of the event and providing each of our participants with coupons, they really outdid themselves in supporting our cycling community.

We are grateful for their partnership and generosity! Stop by and visit them and tell them "Thank you" for being awesome!

Also, check them out on strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/125392

05/13/2024

05/11/2024

Wrapping up another great event.

Thank you for opening your doors to us for the 2024 Tour de Blount. It was an amazing day…. more pics and testimonies to come in the coming days.

05/10/2024

Event Tshirts are Sold Out - but the good times are unlimited!
Join us for the 30th Tour de Blount!

You can still register to ride with the cool kids!!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Maryville/TourdeBlount

05/10/2024

All participants of the 2024 Tour de Blount will receive a coupon for a free pint from Peaceful Side Social!

We appreciate their support of our event and really appreciate the cool refreshment and great food!!

💪 We fuel adventures, one bite at a time!

🥑 All of our craft kitchen menu items are made in house using fresh, premium ingredients that will set you up for the best adventure yet. Pick up your order to enjoy along your way, or stop by our outpost to refuel afterwards!

05/10/2024

Tomorrow is our Big Ride! Have you been so busy prepping for it that you forgot about Mother's Day? Check out this craft show happening just down from us at the Pavillion by the woods of Maryville College!

Go on your ride and then go shopping at the The Maryville MAKERS MARKET Spring Event!

A fun spring day ahead!

Send a message to learn more

05/06/2024

We are excited to share that Miles Insurance Agency is returning this year as a sponsor of Tour de Blount.
As members of our community, Drew Miles and his team educate and protect families and businesses in our community by providing honest and informed solutions. They believe in clear communication, superior claims experience, and strive to provide peace of mind and security to clients.
Contact them today to review your insurance needs.

We take pride in our communities of Maryville, Alcoa, and Blount County and specialize in Business, Workers Comp, Home, Auto, and Life Insurance.

04/29/2024

We are excited to share that thanks to the generosity of our Premier Sponsors, Troy Galyon, Realtor and James Owen, Attorney; registration fees will not increase until May 9!

With that said, if you want to be guaranteed a t-shirt, pint glass or other swag, you still need to register before the May 4!

04/21/2024

One of the things that make the Tour de Blount special is our volunteers!!

Can you help make this event special? Click the link to sign up to volunteer, or message us for more information!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Maryville/TourdeBlount

04/17/2024

Hey all you bike riders,
If you are around here in or near East Tennessee,
Check out what the Foothill Striders
have going on in May for you and me!

It’s the Tour de Blount, an annual ride
that the Striders sponsor and guide

There’re different routes according to your skill,
Some even with a challenging hill!

There’ll be t-shirts and such available
And when you return, some lunch and snacks on the table

So please join in the fun and come out and play,
Here in Maryville on 11th day of May!

Click the link to get ready to go,
or you'll miss out and regret it so!

https://bikesignup.com/Race/TN/Maryville/TourdeBlount

(Poem written by Tour de Blount Supporter Stanley Turnmire :) and father of one of our directors, Sally Turnmire Joines! This event really is a family affair, join the fun!)

04/17/2024

Does this spring weather have you motivated to spruce up your landscaping? Contact our friends and longtime sponsors at Perennial Ponds to help you bring new life to your home and while you are talking, tell them thank you for supporting the 2024 Tour de Blount!

04/14/2024

“When my legs hurt, I say: 'Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!'” — Jens Voigt, German cyclist

So, if you're debating whether or not to register for the Tour de Blount, we'd like to say "Shut up brain, click the button and prepare for your moment of awesome!"

04/11/2024

Like dogs, bicycles are social catalysts that attract the coolest kinds of people.

:) One month until the 2024 Tour de Blount!! Don't delay, register today!

04/11/2024

Since 1987, the Foothills Striders has awarded $100,900 in scholarships. We are excited to continue this tradition and are looking for quality applicants to receive this money. Application are still being accepted.

Click the link for more information: http://www.foothillstriders.org/scholarships/

04/09/2024

Have questions about being prepared for the Tour de Blount? Don't miss out on this information session hosted by our great sponsors at Cytology! Head on over to their page for more information!

Event topics:
-Discussion on the specific routes
-Suggestions on training regiments
-Cover proper nutrition and locations of the aid stations
-Complementary bike and helmet safety checks

04/08/2024

Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.

Tour de Blount Registration is still open! Will you be there?

04/06/2024

“Riding a bike is everything to a cyclist. The friendship and camaraderie you have with other cyclists… to a cyclist, it was the be-all and end-all of your life.” — Tommy Godwin, English long-distance cyclist

Sign up today for the 2024 Tour de Blount and experience the "everything"!

04/04/2024

Big shout out to our returning sponsor TVA Credit Union!

Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union believes in being part of something bigger than themselves. Their philosophy of "People Helping People, Members Helping Members" goes beyond the branch. We are grateful for their support of this event and our community!

Stop by, say hi and tell them thank you for sponsoring the Tour de Blount!

https://www.tvacreditunion.com/

04/03/2024

Funds raised at the Tour de Blount help support these Foothills Striders scholarships! Do you know a Blount County graduating senior? If so, send them this information!

As the countdown to high school graduation approaches, has your student considered applying for the 2024 Foothills Striders Scholarship? The application deadline is quickly approaching!

Click here for details: http://www.foothillstriders.org/scholarships/

04/03/2024

Owen Law Firm has been a long time supporter of the Tour de Blount! Mr. Owen's dedication to our community is equal to the dedication he has to serving his clients! Should you ever have the need for his services, please let him know how much you appreciate his support of the 2024 Tour de Blount!

https://jamesrowenlaw.com/james-r-owen/

03/30/2024

Does this weather have you ready to get on a bike?? The 2024 Tour de Blount will be here before you know it! Check out this event hosted by Cycology Bicycles where you can learn more about this event and get ready to ride! Hope to see you there!

You've made your resolutions now set a goal. It's not too early to start planning your personal assault on this year's TOUR DE BLOUNT! Check out TDB's website for more information, and plan on stopping in the shop April 10th for the low down!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/maryville/TourdeBlount

Event topics:
-Discussion on the specific routes
-Suggestions on training regiments
-Cover proper nutrition and locations of the aid stations
-Complementary bike and helmet safety checks
-We will have one of the event coordinators for the Tour De Blount joining us to field general questions

03/26/2024

We are excited to welcome back
Troy Galyon as a sponsor for the 2024 Tour de Blount. Reach out to him for all your real estate needs!

While you’re talking, tell him thank you for supporting the 2024 Tour de Blount!

https://www.troygalyon.com/

02/03/2024

Tell us how cold is too cold? What's the coldest temperature you will ride in?

For a chance to win $10 gift card to a sporting store, share your 'coolness' by commenting below!

A random person will be picked Wednesday night!

01/29/2024

We are almost one month into 2024. . .
How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions?

Sign up today to be part of the 2024 Tour de Blount!!

https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/TN/maryville/TourdeBlount

01/24/2024

We all have that one friend who says something like: "this sounds like a great idea, right???" and next thing you know, you're waking up early on a Saturday morning to ride a bike all around Blount County! You could be "THAT FRIEND!!"

Team registration is now an option when you sign up at: https://bikesignup.com/Race/TN/Maryville/TourdeBlount

01/09/2024

We are excited to partner with businesses in our community to bring the 30th Tour de Blount Ride to cyclists. We are looking for a few more sponsors to help make the magic happen!

BENEFITS OF BEING A SPONSOR:
👍Bragging rights - because you are part of something awesome!
🗣Social media promotions - you're reading this on social media, by sponsoring TdB your customers could be seeing your business information here!
🚴‍♀️Free Entries: As a sponsor, we invite you to come ride with us!
🦸T-shirts: Your business will be represented on the back of our event shirts.

If interested, reach out let's talk about how we can work together!