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San Mar's The Great Bicycle Tour - TGBT XXXIX

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Boonsboro, Maryland, United States

calendar_today 11 Jul, 2026 – 14 Jul, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $35.00

About the Event

A fully supported four-day ride on the C&O Canal. Join us for a family-friendly cycling adventure from Cumberland, MD to Mile Marker 0 in Washington, DC. 184.5 miles of no hills, no headwinds and no cars. Plenty of food, lots of support, ride at your own pace, well organized. This is the 39th annual benefit ride for San Mar Family and Community Services, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that maintains national accreditation and has provided services to children, families, and the community every day since November 8, 1883! Learn more about our important work online at sanmarhope.org.

THE RIDE INCLUDES

Transportation by charter bus from Boonsboro, MD to the start of the C&O Canal
All meals and snacks
Free parking for your vehicle throughout the event at the San Mar campus
Rest stops every ten to fifteen miles
Camp fees paid for the first two nights or transportation to nearby hotels
Hotel on the third night
Transport of all gear throughout the event
TGBT keepsake t-shirt
Return to your vehicle by charter bus from Georgetown at the end of the event
A lifetime memory

This ride benefits San Mar Family & Community Services. All registered riders commit to raising a minimum of $550 for the 4-day ride. Other minimums for weekend only or virtual participation are detailed at the Event Info tab.

Races Offered

TGBT Virtual

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — TGBT Virtual

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00:00

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$30.00

TGBT Weekender

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 96.5 Miles

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06:00

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$35.00

TGBT XXXIX

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 184.5 Miles

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06:00

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Boonsboro.

thermostat Temperature

20.8° / 31.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

22.4° / 32.2°

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12h 15m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

8.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

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67.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:56

nightlight Sunset

20:34

About Boonsboro

Learn more about the host city, Boonsboro.

Boonsboro is a small town in Washington County, Western Maryland. Boonsboro is primarily an agricultural center, but it's also just a nice historic town for a leisurely lunch or dinner, and perhaps a stop at one of the museums, while exploring the area.