
24th annual lainie weade memorial
ride the historic tugaloo river corridor
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Tugaloo Bend Park
Toccoa, GA
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Photo credit:"Broken Bridges"
Andy Griner Photography
Tour de Tugaloo - the new tradition at Tugaloo Bend Park
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After a successful 2025, the Tour de Tugaloo Benefit Ride will again start at the Park. There was so much positive feedback about the smaller ride, beautiful park and great after ride festivities. Thanks to all that supported the inaugural event.
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THE RIDE: starting from Tugaloo Bend Park.
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Routes: 22 and 38 mile routes​
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Join us for a casual ride along the Tugaloo River, through the Historic Corridor. The route is scenic and takes you by some of the local landmarks for an enjoyable fall ride.
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Visit: Route info for more details.
POST RIDE EVENT (included with registration) : Then after your ride, stay and enjoy the festivities at our first annual Chili at the Bend family-friendly fundraising event happening at Tugaloo Bend Park—featuring a chili cook-off, delicious food, cold drinks, and live music in the beautiful natural setting of the 87-acre Tugaloo Bend Park.
While there, you can check out our nature trails, amenities and the near completion of our multi-purpose Discovery Center.
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RIDE GUILT FEE: Bring your family along to join the fall fun at the Chili at the Bend event that begins at noon. More info/get tickets
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It’s a new tradition in the making- combining an bike tour with a fun fall event. We’d love for you to be part of it—experiencing how your support of the Tour de Tugaloo over the years has helped develop Tugaloo Bend Park into a special place.
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RIDE AMENITIES
In keeping with tradition, we've got you covered!
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Friendly and well stocked SAG stop featuring our famous baked goods
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SAG vehicle support
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Bathroom facilities
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Discount for early registration
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​Long sleeve shirt guaranteed with registration by Oct. 21st
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Changing tent​
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Post ride meal and entertainment at the Chili at the Bend event​
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DATE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
TIMES
9:00 check-in opens
10:00 ride starts​
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WHERE
Tugaloo Bend Park / 2104 Yonah Dam Rd. / Toccoa, GA 30577
NOTE: Apple Maps shows the address as 2104 Prather Bridge Road
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ROUTES
22, 38 or 44 miles ( 2x 22 mile route)
REGISTRATION​
Registration is CLOSED with 125 riders​.
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Advance registration only. Day of registration not available.​​
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Rain or Shine​
Entry fees are non-refundable
Register Early! Ride is limited to 125 registrants




In loving memory of
our friend, longtime volunteer and "Anonymous Baker"
Glenn Benzing
7.10.1956 - 8.12.2020
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We miss you
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and Friends

