Events
Mini - 14 miles
Bambino - 25 miles
Increases to $35 after the first 10 people register. (10 spots left) Registration Opens January 31, 2026 at 7:00am EST
Medio - 40 miles
Increases to $48 after the first 15 people register. (15 spots left) Registration Opens January 31, 2026 at 7:01am EST
Gran - 65 miles
Increases to $48 after the first 15 people register. (15 spots left) Registration Opens January 31, 2026 at 7:00am EST
Gran Max - 83 miles
Increases to $50 after the first 15 people register. (15 spots left) Registration Opens January 31, 2026 at 7:00am EST
Ultima - 100 miles
Increases to $50 after the first 15 people register. (15 spots left) Registration Opens January 31, 2026 at 7:00am EST
Description
Join Darke County Parks for our 5th annual Tour de Darke!
Spend your Sunday morning in the saddle on a leisurely ride through the scenic countryside and quaint communities of Darke County. This event is not a race, and instead a tour of the sites. There are six scenic routes to appeal to all cyclists - Mini (14 miles), Bambino (25 miles), Medio (40 miles), Gran (65 miles). Gran Max (83 miles), Ultima (100 miles). All routes begin and end at the Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio St., Greenville OH 45331)
In order to ensure proper support from our volunteers, we ask all cyclists to begin their ride as listed below.
~~ Mini - start at 8am; no later than 9am
~~ Bambino/Medio - start at 7am; no later than 8:30am
~~ Gran- start at 7am; no later than 7:30am
~~ Gran Max- start at 6:45am; no later than 7am
~~ Ultima - start at 6:45am; no later than 7am
Cyclists are encouraged to finish their selected course by 2pm - please adjust your departure time as needed. Thank you.
Fully Supported w/ Rest Stops (snacks/drinks!) and SAG provided.
All roads are marked and a portion will include the Tecumseh Trail Multi-use Bike Path, with proceeds benefitting future bike trail projects. Register early to get the best price!
First time or just Looking for a Group (LFG)? We encourage solo riders and/or willing group leaders to gather at our "LFG" yard signs at the starting area. Hang out around the area, discuss desired ride speeds, and let cycling magic happen! While we can't guarantee a group pace that fits your needs, we are asking our awesome riders to consider letting others join you for that peloton group ride effect and fun! **Please note, LFG riders will plan on leaving within 5-10mins of the set start time for each route... please be prompt.**
Pre-order a Tour de Darke Jersey to wear during your tour past iconic Darke County locations such as Maid-Rite and Historic Bear’s Mill. - Check out our store link above to order! Custom Jersey pre-orders CLOSE mid-May (date TBD). There will be NO OPTION to purchase a jersey or shirt after these deadlines. Please ask if you have questions on sizing, as we may not be able to exchange.
Parking will be near the start location (requiring a short ride to the registration site), and details will be listed here or emailed closer to the event.
Food - Coffee will be available from Blue Bus Coffee beginning at 8:30 am, and throughout the "after-party," & we have an After-Tour Brunch option for those who pre-register.
Parking
Parking is not available at the registration site. We ask all cyclists to park at one of the following locations and take the short bike ride to the registration site.
Parking is available at the following locations:
- American Legion - 325 N Ohio St, Greenville— 600 ft from Registration
- VFW Post 7262 - 219 N Ohio St, Greenville— 1,200 ft from Registration
- Dickman’s Supply - 1425 Sater St, Greenville — 0.9 miles from Registration
- Prairie Ridge Meadow Preserve - 104 N Broadway St, Greenville— 1.5 miles from Registration
Once you are checked in, you can return to your vehicle to prepare for ride departure at your leisure. We can make arrangements to hold your swag bag so that you can pick them up after the Tour if you so choose.
Place
Greenville, OH US 45331
Food Vendors
Blue Bus Coffee - on site 8:45am - 12pm
Food On-site -
"Tour's over - where's the Grub!" We've heard for a couple of years now that we need to offer food for the "after-party". This year we plan to offer a "Brunch Burrito" for your refueling needs! Served warm, these burritos will include eggs, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns and cheese with side of salsa - You MUST include this as an "add-on" at registration. As this is a NEW feature, we need to know who is interested so we don't waste food and funds. Please be sure to select this add-on if you want a meal (We must order by July 30th, so late entries may not have this option). A limited selection of extras may be available for purchase if you're willing to take the risk.
Our thanks to BEANZ Buttercream Bakery and Eatery for working with us on this - If you haven't tried their food yet, you're missing out!
Cookies and Muffins may also be available for an additional charge
Many other local eateries are available in and around Greenville.
Ride Contact Info
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Ride Website
Additional ride information can be found at http://www.darkecountyparks.org/tour.
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