jUNE 22
2024
12, 22, 42, 62 & 100-mile routes through beautiful Jefferson County
Ride to support the Rock River Community Clinic
The Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC) provides medical and dental care for the underserved, low income population in Jefferson, Dodge & parts of Walworth Counties. For more information on RRCC: rockrivercommunityclinic.org.
The Jon Fisch Memorial Tour da Goose bike ride is a fundraising event for RRCC. We have distances for everyone from families to century riders. The routes will be well supported with rest stops & sag assistance. The ride will take you through the picturesque countryside of Jefferson County. Come join us!
ride
2023 registration fee is $65 + processing fee. Children under 18 RIDE FREE (parents will need to purchase a lunch for their children). T-shirts can be purchased for an additional $10.
There will be no refunds, deferrals or transfers.
Ride registration provides you with a wristband for access to rest stops that are spaced out about 15-20 miles apart. You will have access to unlimited food and beverages at the rest stops along with smiling friendly people and bathrooms!
When you are done with your ride and return to Riverside Park, you will have lunch served by Glenn's food market of Watertown and a complimentary beer or beverage.
We will have lunchtime music by our beloved Charles Barber and beer will be served by the local brewery- Hubbelton Brewery.
The ride starts at Riverside Park (916 Labaree St.) in Watertown, WI.
register here
volunteer
Every event needs volunteers to make it a success! Be part of our mission to support the ROCK RIVER COMMUNITY CLINIC, which provides health and dental services in Jefferson & Dodge Counties. Join us in putting together an event that will better our communities!
To be a volunteer, fill out our contact form below and we'll get back to you soon!
volunteer form
sponsor
Sponsorships help us maximize every dollar raised. All proceeds raised go to Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC), which provides comprehensive and cost-effective health care services to ensure all residents in Jefferson, Dodge and Walworth Counties have access to quality medical and dental care. With the support of sponsors, volunteers and riders, we can make a substantial difference in many lives. Tour da Goose would not be possible without the help of our sponsors and community partners. We greatly appreciate your consideration.
Simply email Rita Brafford at ritabrafford@gmail.com and we'll get back to you soon or fill out the sponsorship form below and send along with payment by mail!
sponsorship form
2024 routes
100 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41752829
62 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41752560
42 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41752989
20 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41753100
12 mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41753140
The ride starts at Riverside Park (916 Labaree St.) in Watertown, WI.
Start times for each distance:
12 & 22 mile routes: @ 10:30 AM
42 mile route: @ 9:30 AM
62 mile route: @ 8:00AM
100 mile route: @ 7:00 AM
register here
about tour da goose
The Tour da Goose (TDG) bike ride was founded in 2013 by Rita Brafford and Jon Fisch, a Watertown couple who enjoyed bike riding together. Rita joined the Watertown Area Cares Clinic (WACC) , a healthcare clinic for patients unable to afford health care services. They wanted to be able to raise money for the clinic and provide an outdoor athletic event for families and bicycling athletes.
Unfortunately, Jon Fisch died of cancer within the first year of the development of the bike ride. Jon came up with the name Tour da Goose to show homage to Watertown's mascot, the goose. He encouraged everyone to keep going with the development of the ride.
Today, Rita continues to happily be the ride director and the WACC has joined with other free health care clinics in the Fort Atkinson and Whitewater communities to provide services to the people in need in our communities The Rock River Community Clinics (RRCC) will receive 100% of your registration fee and will be of significant support for the services they provide.