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Major Taylor Memphis 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride

Date:
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Location:
Broad Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee
38112
United States
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Links:
majortaylormemphis.com Register at raceroster.com
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100k Cycling Road Run

Major Taylor Memphis would like to invite you to the 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride, Memphis, TN on Saturday, June 20, 2026 – registration will open on February 1, 2026. We will have multiple routes/distances of 23, 44 & 70 miles with supported SAG stops. Early registration is $65.00, late registration $75.00.


STARTING LOCATION ADDRESS FOR THE SATURDAY RIDE:

Wiseacre Brewer, 2783 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112. Parking is available at 397 Cumberland St, Memphis, TN 38112

POST RIDE: Your first adult beverage is on us. Please bring your proper ID.


Prices and Dates:

February 1 – March 31 $65 "Early Bird" Prices

April 1 – May 31 $70

June 1 – June 14 $75


June 20, 2026:

Onsite registration and check-in begins at 6:15 a.m.

Ride Begins at 7:00 a.m.


Online Registration closes on June 20^th at 7:15 a.m.

*Participants registered June 12-20 may not receive a packet.

Packets are available while supplies last.

Friday Packet Pick Up (Meet and Greet)

WISEACRE HQ TAPROOM

398 S B.B. King Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126

Friday, June 19, 2026, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm

This is not the start location for the Saturday ride.


Pre-Ride Social Friday, June 19th, 2026:

Pre-Ride time: 6:00 pm

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

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: WISEACRE HQ TAPROOM, 398 S B.B. King Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126


Post Ride Sunday, June 21, 2026:

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 20, 2026)

27 Mile Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50656785

45 Mile Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50656707

70 Mile Route

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50645273


Juneteenth Policies

  1. The Major Taylor Memphis (MTM) Juneteenth Freedom Ride has a “No Refund Policy”.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. The deadline for any Transfers or Deferrals will be June 1, 2025.

  5. The MTM Juneteenth Freedom Ride will start rain or shine.

  6. Helmets with buckled chin straps are a requirement for all riders and must be worn at all times while on your bike.

  7. Headphones of any kind are not allowed.

  8. Bike front and back lights recommended.


Volunteers are needed!

Community Service Letter Available Upon Request!


2026 T-Shirts are available for purchase!!!

T-Shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed after May 15, 2026. Order your t-shirts before it's too late.***


Local Happenings in Memphis

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

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


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