3rd Annual Tour de BBQ photos are here!

View and purchase photos from the 2011 Tour de BBQ, all proceeds benefit Tour de BBQ and the fight against cancer in Kansas City.

A special thanks to Atherton Photography for capturing our uniquely-flavored event for the third year in a row!

Cost

*Please note if you register on race day, you will not receive a t-shirt, packet or a TDBBQ recycled bag.

Incentives

Your entry fee gets you (depending on which distance you ride) a sample of Kansas City’s best barbeque from up to six restaurants. You will enjoy more barbeque and Kansas City’s own Boulevard beer at the Pavilion (KC Live Block). If you register to ride prior to September 17th, you will receive a t-shirt and Tour de BBQ ™ recycled bag. T-shirts are available on a first-come, first served basis, while supplies last. (You may not receive a t-shirt if you register after September 17th.) At no other event in the world can you sample up to six of Kansas City’s famous barbeque while helping in the fight against cancer.

Staggered Start

In an effort to cut down on ride congestion and to get everyone back in plenty of time to see the concert, we will be utilizing a staggered start. Riders will go off in waves in 10 minute increments from 7:00AM – 9:30AM based on the distance you are signed up for. Please check back here as we will solidify and post the stagger times in the weeks leading up to the event. This way you spend more time on your bike and less time in lines.

Entertainment

This year the Tour de BBQ ™ is going to have Parachute and Vedera to perform for riders! They promise to put on a great show and you won’t want to miss it!

Lodging

The Alladin Hotel is now the official hotel of the Tour de BBQ! Located just blocks from the Power & Light District, The Alladin is offering Tour de BBQ participants a special guest rate.

Parking

Below are the directions for entering the parking garage at Power & Light. Please note there is free parking available in the Constentino’s and the KC Live Parking Garages. Other garages maybe open and may charge for parking. View a map of available parking for the ride.

From Topeka/Lawrence on I-70 East:

• After passing I-435, look for I-670 E/I-70-ALT E via Exit 421B (Crossing into Missouri).
• Take the Central St. exit, Exit 2R, on the LEFT toward Downtown.
• Turn LEFT onto Central St.
• Drive North approximately 3 blocks, and then turn RIGHT onto W 12TH ST.
• Drive East 5 blocks and turn RIGHT on Grand Blvd.
• Drive South 1 block to 13th Street and turn RIGHT, the Parking Garage is located ½ block away on the LEFT.

From Columbia/St. Louis on I-70 West:

• Take I-70 W/US-40 W towards Kansas City.
• Nearing downtown, take Exit 2P toward 13th Street/Downtown.
• Merge onto E. 13th Street.
• Drive approximately 6 blocks, past Grand Blvd, and look for the parking garage on your LEFT.

From Wichita/Emporia on I-35 North:

• Take I-35 N towards downtown Kansas City.
• Near downtown take the W. 12th Street exit and turn RIGHT on 12th St.
• Drive EAST approximately ten blocks on 12th St. and turn RIGHT on Grand Blvd.
• Drive South 1 block to 13th Street and turn RIGHT, the Parking Garage is located ½ block away on the LEFT.

From Liberty or St. Joseph on I-35 or I-29 South:

• Take I-29/I-35 S to downtown Kansas City, stay to the right, and take Exit 2F.
• After exiting, stay to the left of the fork, and after 1 block, turn LEFT on Grand Blvd.
• Drive SOUTH on Grand Blvd. approximately eight blocks, and turn RIGHT on 13th Street, the Parking Garage is located ½ block away on the LEFT.

From Joplin/Southeast Kansas City on 71 Hwy:

• Nearing downtown on 71 Hwy North, take the Truman Rd. exit.
• Turn LEFT onto Truman Rd, drive WEST approximately three blocks, and turn RIGHT on Holmes St.
• Drive NORTH on Holmes St. two blocks and turn LEFT on 13th St.
• Drive approximately 6 blocks, past Grand Blvd, and look for the parking garage on your LEFT.