Tour die Kapellen

The Metric Century Route begins at Municipal Park, (Optional stop at St. Joseph Church to hear pipe organist, Tom Meagher). Ride continues on asphalt to Catherine, Victoria, Pfeifer, Munjor and back to Hays. It includes the post-ride German meal with live music, T-shirt and the Swag Bags.

RIDERS ON THIS ROUTE may opt to self start prior to group start from Municipal Park. The TdK Gran Fondo begins at Municipal Park, (Optional stop at St. Joseph Church to hear pipe organist, Tom Meagher). Ride continues on asphalt to Catherine, Victoria, Pfeifer, Munjor, Schoenchen, Antonino and back to Hays. It includes the post-ride German meal with live music, T-shirt and the Swag Bags. RIDERS ON THIS ROUTE may opt to self start prior to group start from Municipal Park.

The 15 Mile Ride is a guided ride with no rider left behind. Riders will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the shelter house of Municipal park. From there the group will pedal to St. Francis Church in Munjor, led by experienced cyclists, Kathy Rome and Susan Bowles. The terrain is flat. You will be greeted at the Munjor church with sounds from the Hays Symphony principal cellist, Ben Cline. After visiting the church and refreshments, the cyclists head back as a group to attend the after-ride party. It includes the post-ride German meal with live music, T-shirt and the Swag Bags.

This route begins at Municipal Park, (Optional stop at St. Joseph Church to hear pipe organist, Tom Meagher). Ride continues on asphalt to Catherine, Victoria and back to Hays. It includes the post-ride German meal with live music, T-shirt and the Swag Bags.

This intermediate route departs Municipal Park (Optional stop at St. Joseph Church to hear pipe organist, Tom Meagher), continues on to Catherine, then Victoria and head to the ornately Gothic, sculpted Holy Cross Shrine in Pfeifer. You will hear a violin solo as Hays Symphony Conductor Brian Buckstead plays this acoustic gem. You will marvel at the details in the carved craftsmanship. There are restrooms open in the school next to the church. Deb Hoffman, a Pfeifer native, is providing tours; meet locals Patty and Janice hosting the SAG. There is one short (1/2 mile) incline at 3.7% grade; otherwise, the terrain is relatively flat. It includes the post-ride German meal with live music, T-shirt and the Swag Bags. From this church, the route takes you back to Hays.

NEW THIS YEAR!! Select the venues you would like to visit and make your own route. Some options are on website https://tourdiekapellen.com/2025-ride/#route. IMPORTANT to note, This ride is completely self-supported! Sweepers may be on the route, and they may not; SAG's might be open, but may not; Musicians may be at the churches, but may not. PLEASE CHECK schedules of musicians and SAGS. Emergency phone is always available for assistance, and support vehicles are on call.

The Mixed Surface Route (54- miles) is 27 miles of gravel, 27 miles of asphalt. This ride commences with the group at 7:00 a.m. Local cycle enthusiast, Ron Leiker, will join the group to answer any questions or give updates on route changes. The route covers rolling terrain – dirt, sand, washboard, chalk, possibly mud roads. This is coordinated to arrive at the four churches in the window of time that the musicians are playing. It includes the post-ride German meal with live music, T-shirt and the Swag Bags.

The Tour of Chapels via Bus will depart 30 minutes after the cyclists are escorted from the Municipal Park. The route will travel to the same destinations as the cyclists: St. Catherine Church, The Basilica on the Plains, Holy Cross Church, St. Ann’s Church, and St. Francis Church. Participants will enjoy the snacks, the music, and the historic information at each of the four churches. Along the route, the bus passes by the George Grant’s Villa , Old Walker Air Base and the remains of the Emmeram Church. All registrants receive a SWAG bag and a T-shirt. The bus returns to Municipal Park to join in After-Ride Party for a German meal, beverage, and music. A limited number of seats are available, so book early!