Route Options
All routes are on asphalt roads, EXCEPT the Mixed Surface Ride. All road routes have signage with colored arrows. The Mixed Surface ride will be guided by a local cyclist.
Click each below to learn more about the route, view route map and download GPX file.
Bus Tour!
The Tour of Chapels via Bus will depart 30 minutes after the cyclists are escorted from the Municipal Park. The route will travel to the same destinations as the cyclists: St. Catherine Church, The Basilica on the Plains, Holy Cross Church, and St. Francis Church. Participants will enjoy the snacks, the music, and the historic information at each of the four churches. Along the route, the bus passes by the George Grant’s Villa , Old Walker Air Base and the remains of the Emmeram Church. All registrants receive a SWAG bag and a T-shirt. The bus returns to Municipal Park to join in After-Ride Party for a German meal, beverage, and music by Simply TONE. A limited number of seats are available, so book early!
Rules of the Road
Whatever distance you choose to ride, we want you to enjoy the ride and finish safely. Below are some rules of the road you’ll want to follow each time you ride.
- Respect other riders
- Respect people in cars
- Acknowledge other riders and pedestrians
- Wave to kids
- Smile at drivers.
- The friendlier we are the better they will treat us.
- You are a vehicle and need to obey the same rules drivers do.
- Don’t take the entire lane
- Single File on 2-lane roads with cars present
- Keep as far to the right in your lane as is safe at all times.
- Don’t move to the right turn lane if you are not turning right. Not THAT far right 😉
- Move to the right and do not pass other cyclists until the car passes.
- Single File on 2-lane roads with cars present
- Use a bell, or your voice to indicate your intentions
- Call ‘On your left”
- Pass on the Left Pull out only when you are sure the lane is clear
- Allow Plenty of Room, about two bike lengths, before moving back to the right
- Left turn – left arm straight out
- Right turn – right arm straight out, or left arm pointing up
- Stop – left arm out, elbow down, palm facing behind you
- Audibles and eye contact to let drivers and cyclists know your intentions.
- You are a vehicle and need to obey the same rules drivers do.
- If you take food with you, please place your trash (including banana peels) in a pocket or bag till you get to your next stop or the finish.
2024 TdK Schedule of Events
Helmets are Mandatory
6:30 – 7:15
Registration (Pick up packets at Municipal Park, Hays)
6:45 – 7:00
Self-start for 75 – 100 mile routes
7:15
Announcements, National Anthem, Invocation
7:30 – 8:00
Sheriff Escorts Riders (cycling 30 or more miles) out of Hays
8:00– 8:30
Bus Participants pick up registration packets, wrist bands and load bus AT MUNICIPAL PARK Parking Lot, after cyclists have left the area.
8:15 – 9:15
St. Catherine Church, Catherine, KS
– Music by Erin Wood, Harpist
8:30
Bus Departs from Municipal Park
8:30 – 9:45
St. Fidelis Church, Basilica of the Plains, Victoria, KS
– Music by St. Fidelis Brass Quintet, Kathy Amrein, conductor
8:45
15 Mile Cyclists meet at the shelter house in Municipal Park
9:00
15-mile, Casual Ride Departs Municipal Park
9:30 – 11:30
Holy Cross Church, Pfeifer, KS
– Music provided by Brian Buckstead, Violin, Hays Symphony Conductor
9:45 – 11:15
St. Francis Church, Munjor, KS
– Music provided by HSO Principal Cellist, Ben Cline and HSO Principal Flutist, Hilary Shepard
11:00 – 2:30
German Meal prepared by Victoria Community Coalition
– Local brewery – Defiance Brewery
– Root beer & Cream Soda provided by LB Brewing, Gella’s
11:15 – 1:00
St. Francis Church, Munjor, KS
– Music provided by HSO Principal Flutist, Hilary Shepard and HSO Principal Clarinetist, Kristin Pisano
12:00 – 2:00
Municipal Park
– Music provided by Simply TONE
TdK Gear
* Must be ordered by May 15, 2024 to pick up at event
JERSEYS FREE WITH A $75 DONATION!
Pre-order jerseys are SOLD OUT – Donations can be made onsite July 13th at Tour Die Kapellen. Limited number of jerseys available. Email haysareabicyclists@gmail.com to check size/style inventory.
Meet Our Musicians
After Ride Party!
The post ride German meal will be served from 11:00 – 2:30. For cyclists doing 75+ miles, it might be advantageous to stop and eat after the 62 mile route. Lunches will be boxed up for anyone who misses this window of time. Simply TONE will provide music from noon to 2:00. Adult beverages from Defiance Local Brewery are available, as well as NA refreshments.
Register today!
Early Registration
Deadline: June 21, 2024
- $45/Person Bike Ride
- $75/Person Bus Tour
* Free T-Shirt Deadline: June 21, 2024
After June 21st & Day-of Registration
- $55/Person Bike Ride
- $85/Person Bus Tour
On-sight registration opens, July 13, 6:30 AM
