The Tour de la Vallee

Join us on Saturday, July 26, 2025 for our 35th Annual Tour de la Vallee- Journey of Hope. This event will kick off with the well known Tour to include: Biking, Walking, Motorcycles and ATV rides. This year's event will have a new location. All bikers, riders, and walkers will begin at the Lonesome Pine Trails. (More details to come on routes and extra events)

Bring your family and friends to ride or walk/run with you on the grand tour of the St. John River Valley. In its 35th year, the Tour de la Vallee - Journey of Hope, promises to be a challenge for all riders. You can choose to ride a scenic bike, motorcycle, or ATV route, or walk/run.

All routes are fully supported with rest stops stocked with various different items such as water, beverages, fruit and other healthy snacks.

Those of you who have participated in the past, we would like to thank you for taking part in our event and we look forward to your participation this year. As always, we welcome new participants.

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  • Bikers
    • Bikers can choose to ride a The Vallee View Ride (17.5 miles), The St. John River Ride (11 miles), the Combo Ride (28 miles), or Mountain Bikes -The Heritage Ride (35 miles). For the Kids - Cycle in Character theme - PJ PARTY!
  • Walkers/Runners
    • Walkers/Runners can choose to complete 3, 5, or 10 kilometers.
  • Motorcycles
    • Motorcycles can tour the St. John River Valley on the Dave Morin Memorial Ride.

  • ATV's
    • ATVs can cruise on The Vallee Trails Ride at two departing locations. A Poker Run will be an option!

ABOUT THE EDGAR J. PARADIS CANCER FUND

The Edgar J. (Guy) Paradis Cancer Fund (a service of Northern Maine Medical Center), Fort Kent, Maine, is a non-profit venture that provides support services to families from the St. John Valley who have been afflicted with cancer. The Fund provides financial assistance for travel and lodging of family members so they can accompany the cancer patient when treatment away from the St. John valley is necessary.

Date(s):
26th
July
2025
Price:

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