The Town of Mansfield, Mansfield Downtown Partnership, and Mansfield Community Center invite bicyclists to participate in the 15th Annual John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield.
This year’s John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield will look and feel a little different due to restrictions in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than a one-day event, the Tour will run from June 6 through June 23. Participants are invited to ride 20 or 40 miles on a route of their choice on the day of their choice.
One of the best parts of the John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield is sharing the experience with other cyclists in our community. To keep up that tradition, participants are encouraged to share their experience on Facebook or Instagram using #TourdeMansfield and #CommunityUnity. Participants can tag @DowntownStorrs to be included in the Tour de Mansfield album. Participants that are not on social media can email the Partnership a photo and/or comments about their experience to be included.
Registration is required to officially participate in the John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield. The fee for participants over the age of 18 is $10. Participants under the age of 18 ride for free. Registration is available here.
Everyone who completes a Tour will receive a finisher’s certificate. Any remaining funds after costs are covered will be applied to the 2021 John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield.
For more information, visit mansfieldct.gov/biketour or email the Mansfield Downtown Partnership.
ABOUT THE TOUR
The John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield offers a fun way to explore Mansfield’s historic villages,* scenic roads, and vibrant downtown! The Tour is presented annually by the Town of Mansfield, Mansfield Downtown Partnership, and the Mansfield Community Center.
*The Town of Mansfield’s historic villages are: Merrow, Mansfield Depot, Mansfield Four Corners, Storrs, Gurleyville, Hanks Hill, Wormwood Hill, Mount Hope, Chaffeeville, Eagleville, Spring Hill, Atwoodville, Chestnut Hill, Mansfield City, Mansfield Center, Mansfield Hollow, Perkins Corner, Ridges, and Conantville.
ABOUT JOHN JACKMAN
The Tour is named in honor of former Fire Marshal and Mansfield resident John E. Jackman. John served the Town of Mansfield twenty-seven years, was an avid cyclist, and was instrumental in creating the Tour de Mansfield. He was always pleased to see so many cyclists participate in this event. John's passion for bicycling inspired many to start riding and, through the Thread City Cyclers club, he made many deep and lasting friendships.
John died peacefully at home on August 8, 2013 at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer. In naming this event in honor of John, we celebrate his contributions to cycling and the Town of Mansfield.