2024 Rider Tips
Rider Tips
- IMPORTANT ROUTE INFORMATION FOR POWER, Century 100, Century Half, and Metric Half 33: looks like there is some new gravel on RACE ROAD. It likely will not be finished before race day, so be careful on this stretch of road. ALSO, some of the routes are tricky, READ UP ON THIS IMPORTANT INFO HERE.
- Start times: We get it, mass starts are not for everyone. You are welcome to leave early, or to hang back a bit, just please be sure to get on the road before the following start time. Break stations will close, and Support and Gear (SAG) drivers will leave the road at 6:30pm.
- GPS Info: Elevation gains predicted by the Ride with GPS (RWGPS) app are approximations. The actual elevation gains may be subject to individual variances due to differences in watch/cell phone data (as well as interference from trees etc). There is also an error that may tell you to turn right on Hwy 20, which would have you go over the Deception Pass bridge. None of our routes go that far north, please keep that in mind, just in case it's not updated prior to the ride (we can't control this part, sorry).
- Break Stations: The Tour de Whidbey is fully supported. We have 10 break stations from Clinton to Cornet Bay. Each break station is well stocked with drinks and snacks to keep you fueled.
- SAG Team: Once on course you are considered on a private excursion and are responsible for any assistance or support during the ride. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU! Please obey the rules of the road at all times. You will be riding on public roads with course markings, use your head and stay safe. The EVENT SPONSORS, ORGANIZERS, PROMOTERS, STAFF and anyone having anything to do with this event ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY OR WELL BEING. That being said, we do have Support and Gear (SAG) drivers up and down the island keeping an eye out for you as well as a team of radio operators monitoring the route. We will always try our best to support you as much as we can.
- Mechanical Help: We will have some tools at registration and each break station will have patch kits and bike pumps. Our SAG drivers are also available to pick you and your bike up and get you to the nearest bike shop.
- Electric bikes? Yes! Tour de Whidbey is not a race. We love ALL our riders, and we encourage everyone to come out and enjoy our beautiful island.
- Road conditions: Be sure to check Ride with GPS for any updates to maps, road conditions and routes.
- Helmets: It is required that you wear an CPSC or ASTM certified helmet at all times while riding.
The SAG team will have this magnet on the sides of their cars
Break Station Locations and Hours
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Coupeville HS-Registration
501 S. Main Street Coupeville 5:00 am to 6:00 pm ALL ROUTES Whidbey Island Bank 45 Bayshore Drive Oak Harbor 6:30 am to 10:30 am POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Half Century (50mi) Metric Half Century (33mi) Silver Lake Fire Station Water Station - Unmanned 847 Silver Lake Rd Oak Harbor 7:00 am to 10:00 am POWER (162mi) Cornet Bay 291 N Cornet Bay Rd Oak Harbor 8:00 am – 12:00 pm POWER (162mi) Joseph Whidbey State Park 1560 Crosby Rd Oak Harbor 7:00 am to 1:00 pm POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Half Century (50mi) Metric Half Century (33mi) Fort Casey/Keystone Highway 20 at Keystone Ave Coupeville 7:00 am to 2:30 pm POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Metric Century (67mi) Half Century (50mi) Family (10mi) Approx. 260 riders |
South Whidbey State Park
4128 S Smugglers Cove Rd Freeland 7:30 am to 3:00 pm POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Metric Century (67mi) Bailey’s Corner Store Water Station - Unmanned 765 Cultus Bay Rd Clinton 8:00 am – 4:00 pm POWER (162mi) Langley Park Corner of Anthes Ave & 2nd St Langley 8:30 am to 6:00 pm POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Metric Century (67mi) Greenbank Cidery 1515 E Shoreview Freeland 9:00 am to 7:00 pm POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Metric Century (67mi) Greenbank Farm 765 Wonn Rd Greenbank 9:30 am to 8:00 pm POWER (162mi) Century (100mi) Metric Century (67mi) Bicycle Shops Bayview Bicycle – 603 Bayview Rd, Langley Skagit Cycle – 713 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor |
