Tour de Taco, a Riverside Racing Production

About this race

Event Details Date: 2026-09-13 Location: 40 Parker St, Newburyport, MA URL: http://www.BikeReg.com/tour-de-taco Race Overview The Tour de Taco is a 45-mile dirt-trail-road adventure ride through some of the North Shore’s finest trails and back roads. This epic tour through eleven different North Shore towns is a self-guided adventure (read: extra tubes, at least 40psi, water, food) so make sure you download the route to your Garmin. Route Description Initial Segment: The first side of the pepper is smooth and fast power line leaving Newburyport and heading towards the canal in the southern point of Wenham. Adjustments: We've removed Georgetown Center and the sketchy bridge etc. and instead will go through GTRSF and Cleveland Farm. Mostly smooth but some singletrack. Midpoint Oasis: The riders will descend into Patton Park just past the half-way point where they find an oasis of hydration and nutrition selections. Final Stretch: The second half of the tour will cover: Appleton Farms, Pingree, Winthrop St., Willowdale, Ipswich and hit the power line back to the bike path and Riverwalk Brewing for burritos & brews! Purpose of Event The purpose of this ride is to promote the wonderful world of adventure riding while supporting the elder generation of racers. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Riverside Racing Senior Development Team: funds will go directly towards their race entry fees and travel expenses. Participation Details Capacity: Ride is limited to 150 riders. Meeting Point: Riders meet at Riverwalk Brewing at 40 Parker St in Newburyport, MA. Start Time: Ride…