Directions: From I-71 in down town Columbus exit onto Broad Street and go east a couple of blocks and turn left on Monroe, follow Monroe north to Long Street and the race course.
The event will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 9:00 pm on Saturday, September 2, 2006.
The Long Street Tour is a family orientated event, so bring your lawn chairs, utilize Mayme Moore Park and your front lawns for cook outs and a great view the races. There will be a designated area provided for all vendors, The Vendor Market Place, located within the Lincoln Theater Parking Lot on East Long Street.
6:30 am Registration for Major Taylor Commemorative Tour
$10.00 Fee – 12, 30 & 62 miles. Utilizes the beginning of the Family Bike Tour Route to Greenway, and then crosses over to Nelson onto Columbus Parks & Recreations Bike Trails.
7:00 am Major Taylor Commemorative Tour
11:00 am Vendor Market Place Registration
12:00 pm Registration for Family Bike Parade -Vendor Market Place Opens
1:00 pm Long Street Tour Sponsor's Reception
2:00 pm Family Bike Parade – Historic Long Street District
2:30 pm Cyclist Registration Begins
2:45 pm “Spokes Sidewalk Café” Opens
3:00 pm Category Races Begin
4:45 pm “Spokes Sidewalk Café” Opens to General Public
5:00 pm Long Street Tour – Professional Races Begin “Jerry Hammond Trophy” Ceremony & Check Presentations