Name: Major Taylor Memphis 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride
Start: 2024-06-15T07:00:00-05:00
Location: Premium Parking - P2711, Memphis, TN

Major Taylor Memphis would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride, Memphis, TN. The date is Saturday, June 15, 2024 registration will open on February 1, 2024. We will have multiple routes/distances of 23, 44 & 63 miles with supported SAG stops. Early registration is $45.00, late registration $65.

STARTING LOCATION ADDRESS FOR THE SATURDAY RIDE: Mud Island, 101 N. Island Drive, Memphis, TN 38103. Parking is available.

Prices and Dates: Feb 1- March 31- $45 "Early Bird" Prices

April 1-May 31 $55.

June1-June 15 $65

June 15, 2024: Onsite registration and check in begin at 6:15 a.m.

Ride Begins at 7:00 a.m.

Online Registration closes on June 15th at 7:15 a.m.

*Participants registered June 10-15 may not receive a packet. Packets are while supplies last.

Friday Packet Pick Up (Meet and Greet)

Loflin Yard, 7 W, Carolina Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Friday, June 14, 2024, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Pre-Ride Social Friday June 14th, 2024:

Pre-Ride time: 6:00 pm

Pre-Ride Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43123508

Come out and join us for a relaxed early evening ride through downtown Memphis. This short route will take us by several historically significant sites. There will be photo opportunities at some of the sites. Location Loftlin Yards 7 W. Carolina Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103

Post Ride Sunday June 16, 2024:

Do you want to get a few miles in before brunch and getting back on the road? Then join us for a Recovery ride on Sunday morning. The ride will roll out at 7:30 AM, Greenbelt Park, 2nd lot (middle parking lot) and we’ll have you back in the parking lot before 9:00 AM

Post Ride Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43123952

Juneteenth Ride Routes (June 15, 2024)

23 Mile Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35612145

44 Mile Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38630850

63 Mile Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38622692

Juneteenth Policies

The Major Taylor Memphis (MTM) Juneteenth Freedom Ride has a “No Refund Policy”.
If for any reason you cannot attend the event, you may request a transfer of your entry to another rider or you may request a deferral of your entry until next year.
Transfer and Deferral requests are to be emailed to support@majortaylormemphis.com. Please submit the Name and Email address of the person to whom you would like to transfer your entry. There will be a $5 transfer fee.
The deadline for any Transfers or Deferrals will be June 1, 2024.
The MTM Juneteenth Freedom Ride will start rain or shine.
Helmets with buckled chin straps are a requirement for all riders and must be worn at all times while on your bike.
Headphones of any kind are not allowed.
Bike front and back lights recommended.

Volunteers are needed! Community Service Letter Available Upon Request!

2024 T-Shirts for sale!!!

Of the many worthy causes that the color Purple has come to stand for, we have chosen it to symbolize - homelessness. The charity that we are making a donation to this year is The Dorothy Day House, whose mission is to provide temporary housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness. Please purchase your Purple T-Shirt with Light Gray lettering knowing that part of those funds is helping someone get back on their feet.

Local Happenings in Memphis

https://www.memphistravel.com/downtown/restaurants

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g55197-Activities-Memphis_Tennessee.html

Registration fees

Short 23 Mile Route

Registration closes in 29 days 17 hours

Short route, the turn around point is the 1st Sag stop.
1. Closed
  
  Feb 1 – Jan 29
2. Early Bird Registration
  
  Jan 30 – Feb 25
3. Closed
  
  Feb 26 – Feb 29
4. $45.00
  
  Regular Registration
  
  Mar 1 – Mar 31
5. Closed
  
  Mar 31 – Mar 31
6. $55.00
  
  Late Registration
  
  Now registering Apr 1 – May 31
  
  Register for Short 23 Mile Route
7. Closed
  
  May 31 – Jun 1
8. $65.00
  
  Later Registration
  
  Jun 1 – Jun 15
9. Closed
  
  Jun 15 – Jun 15

Middle 44 Mile Route

Registration closes in 29 days 17 hours

Middle Route to Shelby Forrest
1. Closed
  
  Feb 1 – Jan 29
2. $45.00
  
  Early Bird Registration
  
  Jan 30 – Feb 25
3. Closed
  
  Feb 26 – Feb 29
4. $45.00
  
  Regular Registration
  
  Mar 1 – Mar 31
5. Closed
  
  Mar 31 – Mar 31
6. $55.00
  
  Late Registration
  
  Now registering Apr 1 – May 31
  
  Register for Middle 44 Mile Route
7. Closed
  
  May 31 – Jun 1
8. $65.00
  
  Later Registration
  
  Jun 1 – Jun 15
9. Closed
  
  Jun 15 – Jun 15

Longest 63 Mile Route

Registration closes in 29 days 17 hours

Longest Route goes to Millington
1. Closed
  
  Feb 1 – Jan 29
2. $45.00
  
  Early Bird Registration
  
  Jan 30 – Feb 25
3. Closed
  
  Feb 26 – Feb 29
4. $45.00
  
  Regular Registration
  
  Mar 1 – Mar 31
5. Closed
  
  Mar 31 – Mar 31
6. $55.00
  
  Late Registration
  
  Now registering Apr 1 – May 31
  
  Register for Longest 63 Mile Route
7. Closed
  
  May 31 – Jun 1
8. $65.00
  
  Later Registration
  
  Jun 1 – Jun 15
9. Closed
  
  Jun 15 – Jun 15