Day of the Ride
Stuff you should know...
New for 2024!!!
Check In:
This year's check-in will be held at the Italy High School Field House in the center of the parking area (not at the Rotunda). This is a different location than any prior year. Please reference the map above for more detail. Riders can check in beginning at 6:00am on Saturday morning.
The ride begins at 8:00 am, staging riders south on College Street. Italy Police will be temporarily control the intersection at College and 667 to provide a safe start for riders.
START TIME:
Sat June 15, 2024 8:00am
LOCATION:
Italy High School 300 College Street Italy TX 76651
Alcohol: Please respect that the Tour d' Italia is hosted by Italy High School. Please refrain from consuming alcohol or disposing of containers at the High School.
PARKING:
The Primary Parking entrance this year will be off of Hw667 (see picture above). Big thanks to Italy for making this happen! This will help to eliminate the parking congestion that occurred last year at the High School.
Showers and Camping
Overnight camping will be available again this year in the old Gym, in addition to tent space adjacent to the high school. Showers will no longer be located in the Gym area. Showers will be available in the field-house out near the stadium.
Ride start
This year, we will be starting the ride on College street and proceeding south. Police will be directing traffic at the Hwy 667 intersection guiding riders south to Frost.
MEALS: CASH ONLY!!!
Traditionally, the Italy High School Student organizations provide food offerings as a fundraiser. We're happy to say that this year they will be doing so again!!! Please consider supporting the students that work hard to make the Tour d' Italia a great day!
- Friday night (FAA): $10 for a hamburger, drink and chips
- Saturday morning (Band): $10 for 2 breakfast tacos and a drink
- Saturday lunch (CAP): $10 for a hamburger, chips and drink.
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
Limited mechanical support will be provided by local bike shops at the start of the ride. We will not have mechanical support at the rest stops this year.
ROAD CONDITIONS Update
30, 41, 50 mile routes
30 mile - Due to recent weather events, the 30 mile route has been updated to avoid a washout. Please check the routes on Ride with GPS to ensure that you have the most updated version of the route.
64 mile route - At appx mile 33 (Hwy 744 and Hwy 667), just past the Navarro Mills rest stop. we will be closing off the 64 mile route at 11:00am. Riders will proceed north on Hwy 667 to Frost and Be supported by the Frost Rest stop. This means that riders wishing to complete the 64 mile route will need to be mindful of the time. In recent years, the June heat has made it very difficult on riders that are out on the course late in the day. Please help us keep everyone safe by abiding by the direction of ride officials.
Note: No Onsite Registration!!!
There will be NO ONSITE PAPER REGISTRATION!!
We will ONLY be doing check-in at both early pickup and on the day of the ride. Again, there will be no onsite payment or registration on the day of the ride. We will leave our registration site open through the ride start, so you can register using your mobile device at Active.com even on the morning of the ride. Please ensure that you've received your confirmation QR Code before coming in for check-in, where you'll receive your bib number and t-shirt.
Challenge Segments!!!
We'll have one Strava Challenge segments this year!!! Look for the feather signs along the route and give it all ya got!!!! These are for bragging rights only. Remember it's not a race, but that doesn't mean we can't have some friendly competition :) Also remember that safety is paramount. Respect other riders and play your part in being responsible and making his a fun addition.
CAMPING:
You have several options for camping at Tour d'Italia.
- The old gym at the Italy High School is available to “camp out” in. It is air-conditioned and there is both a girls and boys bathroom and shower facility. There will be other people in the gym. We ask that you be respectful of the other "campers" and be quiet between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am.
- There is also limited space to pitch a tent or put a camper at the school. There are no power or water hookups. Showers and bathrooms are available in the old gym or you can use the porta-potties set up for the ride.
- There is camping at several Corps of Engineers campgrounds located at Navarro Mills Lake, with hookups for campers available. It's about a 30 min drive from Navarro Mills to the Italy High School. A camping reservation is usually required
ONSITE PACKET PICKUP:
You can register online through the morning of the ride and pickup your packet at pre-registration in the Field House at the high school in Italy. Packets will be available after 5:00 pm on Friday June 17th, or 6am - 7:45 am on Saturday. Paper registration will be NOT BE available onsite. You MUST register and pay online in advance of checking in Please note that Electronic registration will remain open on the day of the event for $45, allowing you to check in as a pre-registered rider!
In order to streamline the packet pickup process, Please bring a copy of the QR code (square pattern thing) that was sent in your confirmation email. You can also display the message on your smart phone. Doing so will help move the packet pickup process along much more quickly!
ON-SITE:
After the ride you can enjoy free snow cones, a cold drink, and a hot shower at Italy High School. Camping is available at the high school, and in the air conditioned gym.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Richardson Bike Mart
June 8, 2024 2pm-6pm
1451 W. Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX 75080
972-231-3993
B&B Bicycles
Wed June 12, 2024 4pm-6pm
223 FM1382 #127
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 293-3100
Trek Bikes South
Wed June 12, 2024 4pm to close
5739 SW Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington TX, 76017
(817) 618-1250