2025 Tour de Grandview
JUNE 7, 2025
TdG 2025 = NEW ROAD SURFACE + NEW LIGHTING + BIGGER RACE EVENT!
Due to road construction on the Tour de Grandview race course being conducted throughout Summer 2024, the City of Grandview and Orbital Racing, LLC has decided to not hold Tour de Grandview. We are excited to bring a bigger, better race in 2025 with new road surface and lighting that will allow for a better racing environment!
Come experience the criterium party of a lifetime! This historic bicycle race attracts world class racers from all over the Midwest to the neighborhood of Grandview Heights in Columbus, OH. This full day of racing event provides an opportunity for racers of all levels to experience the thrill of criterium racing.
For the first time, the Tour de Grandview will host the Ohio State Junior and Masters Criterium Championship. Tour de Grandview is offering Juniors races for ages 9-12, 13-15 and 16-18 for Boys and Girls plus Masters races for 35+ Men and Women. Additionally, all Men’s and Women’s races are guaranteed equal payouts.
Tour de Grandview not only offers a day full of bicycle racing, but includes family fun with Kids Sprints and Block Party complete with good food, live music, and a beer garden. Come join us for a day of racing and family fun at the 2023 Tour de Grandview!!
Announcer: Todd Busteed
Photography: Jeffrey B. Jakucyk
Adapt, Pedal, Conquer: The Five-Lap Challenge
Orbital Racing is excited to announce their partnership with Adaptive Sports Connection to bring an adaptive bicycle five-lap challenge.
Adaptive Sports Connection is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving all individuals with disabilities by providing outdoor recreation and education. By partnering with Adaptive Sport Connection, Orbital Racing is expanding the participation field to include those who would not normally be included in a USA Cycling sanctioned event. The Challenge will allow all individuals with an adaptive bicycle to participate in a five-lap race around the Tour de Grandview course.
Registration will be managed by Adaptive Sports Connection.
More information to come regarding the participation in this event.
For information regarding Adaptive Sports Connection, please visit their site at: adaptivesportsconnection.org
Proposed Schedule of Races
1:00 pm – Junior 9-12 & 13-15 (20 minutes)
1:30 pm – Men’s Masters 60+ & 50-59 (30 minutes)
2:10 pm – Men’s Masters 40-49 (30 minutes)
2:50 pm – Foot Race (Register at City of Grandview Tour de Grandview website)
3:20 pm – Kids Sprints (Register at City of Grandview Tour de Grandview website)
4:10 pm – Adaptive Bike Race (20 minutes)
4:50 pm – Men’s Category 4/5 (30 minutes)
5:30 pm – Women’s Category 3/4/5 (30 minutes)
6:10 pm – Men’s Category 3/4 (40 minutes)
7:00 pm – Women’s Pro and Category 1/2/3 (50 minutes)
8:00 pm – Men’s Pro and Category 1/2/3 (60 minutes)
Fee Schedule
| Categories | Fee (Before 4/15) | Fee (After 4/15) |
|---|---|---|
| Juniors 9-12 & 13-15 | $15 | $15 |
| Men’s Masters All Ages | $35 | $45 |
| Men’s Category 4/5 | $35 | $45 |
| Women’s Category 3/4/5 | $35 | $45 |
| Men’s Category 3/4 | $40 | $50 |
| Women’s Category Pro/1/2/3 | $45 | $55 |
| Men’s Category Pro/1/2/3 | $55 | $65 |
Additional race entry fee is $20.
Racecourse
This 4-corner, 0.9 mile racecourse is ideal for sprint finishes and quick breakaways! Registration tent will be located on the corner of Avondale Ave and W 1st Ave. Parking is available near Grandview Ave and W 1st Ave. Teams interested in team/mechanic tent space, please contact us for location and availability.
Payout Schedule
TBD
**NOTE: PAYOUTS FOR MASTERS CATEGORIES IS FOR OVERALL PLACEMENT NOT BY AGE GROUP.