The Great Bicycle Tour

06/08/2026

🎉 FINAL CALL for San Mar's Great Bicycle Tour, July 11-14th! 🎉
San Mar's Great Bicycle Tour is almost at capacity — we've got around 10 spots left and we're really hoping one of them has YOUR name on it! 🚴💨

Imagine this: You, your bike, a community of amazing people, and a route along the C&O Canal that'll leave you feeling energized and inspired. 🌞 This ride isn't just about the miles — it's about coming together to support kids and families who need us most. It's about laughter, connection, and making memories while making a difference. 💪❤️

Whether you're a cycling pro or just love a good adventure, you belong here. Register today before it's too late! 👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Boonsboro/TheGreatBicycleTouroftheHistoricalCOCanal
Let's ride with purpose! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️💙

No hills, no headwinds and no cars. Plenty of food, lots of support, ride at your own pace, well organized.

06/02/2026

🚴‍♀️ THIS is what TGBT is all about! 💙

Meet a family returning for their 6TH year of riding with us—and watch how they've grown:

📍 2021: Georgi rides in a trailer behind Dad (not even 4 years old yet!)
📍 A few years later: Graduates to tandem bike with Dad
📍 2026: Pedaling solo and training with Mom! 🌟

From trailer to tandem to her own two wheels—Georgi's journey mirrors the growth we see in the kids we serve every day.

Families riding FOR families. That's the magic of TGBT. ❤️

Join us July 11-14: https://sanmartgbt.org/

05/28/2026

🚴 Don't get left behind! 🚴 TGBT ###IX is July 11-14!

Registration fees increase June 1st—sign up NOW and save!

Join the most fun-loving group of cyclists you'll ever meet for 184.5 miles of:
🌟 Breathtaking canal views
🌟 Full San Mar support (meals, mechanics, shuttles!)
🌟 Campfire stories and new friendships
🌟 Life-changing impact for vulnerable kids

This is THE ride you don't want to miss. Grab your spot before it costs more!

Register: https://sanmartgbt.org/

05/27/2026

Look who’s featured in the latest BikeRide.com email! 🤩🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌟 We want you to be part of this great community!

A few spots remain open for San Mar’s epic bicycle adventure on the C&O Canal this summer! Beat the registration fee price increase by signing up before June 1st. 🥳

Learn more: https://sanmartgbt.org/

05/22/2026

☕️💙 Starting the day with community champions!

Huge thanks to Dot Foods for their ongoing leadership as a key sponsor of TGBT ###IX! Your generosity is helping us reach our $150,000+ goal to support children and families facing life's toughest challenges.

This is what TGBT is all about: friends, community, and people who believe we're better together. 🚴🌉

Ready to join the ride? https://sanmartgbt.org/

05/21/2026

🎵 CALLING ALL TGBT RIDERS! 🚴

We're building the Official TGBT ###IX Playlist and we need YOUR favorite training song!

What gets you pumped on those long rides? Drop it in the comments! 👇

51 days until we ride the C&O together—let's create the perfect soundtrack! 🎧💙

05/15/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Cameron Group LLC! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Cameron Group as a first-time TGBT sponsor—brought to us by loyal Dog Team member Jay Fowler!

Their sponsorship covers the mobile shower unit on Day 2 (riders, you're welcome! 🚿😅) AND helps us raise critical funds for children and families in need.

That's the magic of TGBT: amazing sponsors + dedicated riders = transformed lives.

Join the adventure: https://sanmartgbt.org/

05/08/2026

There’s something so special about the friendships built during San Mar’s annual bicycle tour! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️💙 This wonderful friend (center left) is coming back for her 6th time, riding again with her grandson, and even got two new people to sign up! Love you Mary Anders💞

Who would you like to share this amazing experience with?? Sign up today and tag friends in the comments!🤩 (Only ~20 spots left!) Can’t wait to see you in July!!

04/22/2026

We are so honored to welcome Broadband to our family of TGBT sponsors!! 😊💙 Thank you for investing in the well-being of kids and families with your first sponsorship of this important annual event!

Cyclists, you can make a difference by signing up to ride TGBT ###IX -- July 11-14 -- our 39th tour of the C&O Canal, raising funds for San Mar Family & Community Services! https://sanmartgbt.org/

04/14/2026

Ever wonder what doing a "fully-supported" 4-day bicycle tour would be like? Take it from a few of last year's first-time participants of our annual charity ride:

"As a first time rider, I didn't realize how much flexibility there was. The logistics make it really easy to do as much as you can handle each day."

"All meals provided were great and they varied."

"The San Mar staff and volunteers are AMAZING! Their patience, support, and encouragement is unmatched!"

Read more here: https://sanmartgbt.org/testimonials/
Then make plans to join the adventure this summer - July 11-14!
https://runsignup.com/tgbt

A 184.5 mile fully supported bicycle tour of the C&O Canal