Health & Fitness
Tour De Mount Vernon Highlights Local Landmarks
The third annual bike ride will have two route options with highlights like Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House.
FORT HUNT, VA—Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck will host the third annual Tour de Mount Vernon on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The bike ride will be held at Fort Hunt Park (8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria) and feature landmarks from around the district.
There will be two route options: an approximately 17-mile ride and a 32-mile ride. The race will be on paved roads and trails. Both routes start and end at Fort Hunt Park at 8:30 a.m.
Fairfax County Police and volunteers will be on hand to safely monitor riders along the way.
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Among the highlights on the ride will include:
- Fort Hunt Park
- Mount Vernon Trail
- Mount Vernon District Park
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- George Washington's Gristmill and Distillery
- Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
- Woodlawn Park
- Mount Vernon Woods Park
- Gum Springs Museum and Cultural Center
After the ride, there will be food, drinks, music and prizes.
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The cost to participate is $25 per person. Registration closes Wednesday, Oct. 24 at midnight. Sign up for the ride here. If you'd like to volunteer, click here. Tour de Mount Vernon will happen rain or shine.
The event is sponsored by the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, La Prima and Spokes, Etc.
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