Date: Monday | June 17
Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: In the heart of Downtown De Pere on the east side of the Fox River.
Race Details: Downtown De Pere is a host community of the largest competitive road cycling series in the U.S., Kwik Trip Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD). ToAD has become one of the most popular race series internationally, earning an outstanding reputation for participant and fan experiences. It runs for 11 consecutive days from June 13 – 23 in communities throughout southeast and northeast Wisconsin.
The event is expected to draw 500 professional and amateur racers from more that 40 states and 15 countries. There will be ten races from late morning until dusk.
Event Highlights: Spectators will love the picturesque views of the river while watching the races, listening to live music, indulging in culinary specialties prepared by local restaurants and food trucks, and enjoying a variety of craft beers and beverages. The family friendly event features a marketplace, a kids’ race for littles, middles, and tweens, a fat tire race, and other fun activities for all ages.
Course: The .63 mile criterium runs through downtown De Pere with the start/finish line at the intersection of James Street and N Broadway. The exciting course includes a number of fast turns, elevation changes, and a finishing stretch that is long and flat leading into a great final sprint.
2024 Race Schedule:
11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Novice Men/Jr Novice Boys U19 Series Finale
12:10 pm – 12:40 pm | Novice Women/Jr Novice Girls U19 Series Finale
12:50 pm – 1:30 pm | Cat 3/4 Men Series Finale
1:40 pm – 2:20 pm | Cat 3/4 Women Series Finale
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm | Cat 2/3 Men Series Finale
3:30 pm – 4:20 pm | Masters 50+ Cat 1/2/3 Series Finale, Masters 60+ Cat 1/2/3 Series Finale
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm | Pro/1 Women Series Finale, Cat 2 Women Series Finale | Sponsored by Nicolet Bank
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Kids’ Race
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Fat Tire Race | Sponsored by Broken Spoke
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm | Pro/1 Men Series Finale, Cat 2 Men Series Finale | Sponsored by Nicolet Bank
Kids’ Race: This exciting event sponsored by School Specialty takes place just before the Men’s Pro Race, and is open to kids 12 & under. All youth racers will receive giveaways and be eligible for prizes. Sign Up To Participate!
Fat Tire Race: For all the adventure seekers out there, take part in a Fat Bike Criterium, sponsored by Broken Spoke. The event will take place right before the premier pro races, races will be 20 minutes in length, and there will be top 3 merchandise prizes for men and women.
De Pere Registration
Manitowoc Registration
Entertainment:
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Jackson Mankowski
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Steve Keeley
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sweet Acoustics
Volunteer: Join our team of volunteers and be part of the largest competitive road cycling event in the U.S. Volunteers are needed to ensure that fans and racers have the best experience possible. The event Volunteer Center is sponsored by Fox Communities Credit Union. Volunteer With Us!
Sponsor: This world-class racing event garners regional and national television, radio and print publicity. Get your name out in front of adults of all ages, families, visitors and area residents. Partnership opportunities range from $250 to $5,000. Contact Us Today!
Street Closure and Parking: Streets will be closing on race day at 8:30 am and will remain closed until 10:00 pm for clean-up. Businesses and residents inside the race route will need to park vehicles outside of the race perimeter on race day. Please refer to the street closure map below for race day designated parking areas.
FAQS: For more event details on what a criterium race is, what spectators need to know, and the impact on businesses, click here.
Hotel Accommodations:
Cobblestone Hotel |Book online with the code TOURDEPERE24 to reserve a room at a special rate.
Kress Inn |Book online or call (920) 403-5100 to reserve a room at a special rate.
Nuks Executive Suites | Call (920) 425-7129 to reserve a room at a special rate.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
