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Chili Toes Fondo

Register Online. There will also be day-of registration.

2020 Chili Toes Fondo!

Back for our fifth year, the Chili Toes Fondo is a fundraising ride held during downtown Zeeland’s Plaiderdays! Choose between 12 miles and 25 miles of Zeeland’s finest gravel (and a little pavement). Although we have had great weather in the past (NOT in 2019), this ride definitely has the potential to turn into a snowy and/or mud slinging ramble…dress accordingly!

The crock pots will be cranked up while we’re out riding so you’ll have hot food waiting for you afterwards. We’ll be serving Chain Ring Chili (a recipe that won us the 2016 Plaiderday Chili Crawl title), cornbread muffins, and probably a few other snacks as well.

Proceeds this year will benefit Barnabas Ministries, a local charity who is committed to reaching high risk youth and families with the message of freedom, hope, and healing found in Jesus Christ.

Registration:

Day of registration will be available at the shop (cash, check, credit card, fancy phone payments, etc.), or you may register online here. Additional donations for Barnabas Ministries will also be accepted day-of if you feel so inclined.

Route maps and general information:

12 Mile Short Course

25 Miles Long Course

  • Ride leaders will be present on both routes, and major intersections will be marked (if possible; sometimes the ground is frozen), but do yourself a favor and get acquainted with your chosen route beforehand! Printed maps will also be available day-of.

  • Both routes will leave at 1:00pm from behind Main Street Bicycle Co. in Zeeland.

  • Roads will be open to traffic and you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws.

  • This ride is not timed; feel free to ride as fast or slow as you like.

  • Helmets are required, lights are highly recommended.

See you on Saturday!

Earlier Event: February 11
Winter Spin Class
Later Event: February 17
Bike Repair 201