Route Options
All routes are on asphalt roads, EXCEPT the Mixed Surface Ride. All road routes have signage with colored arrows.
A more personalized, custom route can be created to any of the churches you would like to visit. Please know that this is a self-supported option. The Sweepers will follow the arranged, GPX routes listed below; the musicians will keep the schedule listed; the SAG’s will be open during the window indicated below. For certain, each of the churches will have water and restroom facilities for the duration of the event.
Click each below to learn more about the route, view route map and download GPX file.
SAG Schedule
To Be Announced
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, St. Ann’s 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 TBA. 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.
2026 TdK Schedule of Events
Helmets are Mandatory
6:00 – 6:45
Registration (Pick up packets at Municipal Park, Hays)
6:15 – 6:30
Self-start for 75 – 100 mile routes
6:45
Announcements, National Anthem, Invocation
7:00
Sheriff Escorts Riders (cycling 30 or more miles) out of Hays
7:00– 8:00
Optional Stop: St. Joseph’s Church (215 W 13th St, Hays KS)
Music TBA
7:30 – 8:00
Bus Tour Participants meet in the parking lot of Municipal Park.
Participants will check in with Jerry Braun as they board the bus. They will get packets and have their wrist bands put on for the tour.
8:00 – 9:15
St. Catherine Church, Catharine, KS
Music TBA
8:00
Bus Departs from Municipal Park
8:15 – 10:00
St. Fidelis Church, Basilica of the Plains, Victoria, KS
Music TBA
8:45
15 Mile Cyclists meet at the Shelter House in Municipal Park
9:00
15 Mile Casual Ride departs Municipal Park
9:00 – 11:00
Optional Stop: St. Ann’s Church (1275 Walker Ave, Walker, KS)
Music TBA
9:15 – 11:30
Holy Cross Church, Pfeifer, KS
Music TBA
9:30 – 11:30
St. Francis Church, Munjor, KS
Music TBA
11:30 – 1:30
St. Francis Church, Munjor, KS
Music TBA
11:00 – 2:30
German Meal provided by the Schoenchen community
Local brewery – Defiance Brewery
Root beer & Cream Soda provided by LB Brewing, Gella’s
11:15 – 2:15
Municipal Park
Music TBA
Meet Our Musicians
Musicians will be at these venues at the times listed. NOTE: The sheriff’s escort will turn East on Main, if cyclists choose to see this stop, they will turn West on 13th Street. Bus participants may visit prior to the bus departure from the park.
7:00 – 8:00
Tom Meagher, Pipe Organ
St. Joseph’s Church, Hays
7:30 – 9:00
Jane Hyde, Harp
St. Anthony’s Church, Schoenchen
8:00 – 9:15
Brad & Renatta Dawson, Tom Meagher
St. Catherine’s Church, Catherine
8:15 – 10:00
Brass Choir
St. Fidelis Cathedral, Victoria
9:00 – 11:00
Mel & Hillary Sauer, Flute
St. Ann’s Church, Walker
9:15 – 11:30
Rigo Marillo, Violin
Holy Cross Church, Pfeifer
9:30 – 11:30
Ben Cline, Cello
St. Francis Church, Munjor
11:30 – 1:30
Haley Schoemaker, Soprano
Pam McGown, piano
St. Francis Church, Munjor
**NOTE: The sheriff’s escort will turn East on Main, if cyclists choose to see this stop, they will turn West on 13th Street. Bus participants may visit prior to the bust departure from the park.
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. Music at the after ride party is The Hot Shots, local polka band.. Adult beverages from Gella’s Local Brewery are available, as well as NA refreshments.
Register today!
Registration
- $50/Person Bike Ride
- $45 if registered by March 17th
- $75/Person Bus Tour
* Free T-Shirt Deadline: June 19, 2026
After June 19th & Day-of Registration
- $60/Person Bike Ride
- $85/Person Bus Tour
Onsite registration opens, July 11, 6:00 AM
