John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield

A group of cyclists pose with the bicycles in front of Mansfield Community Center

POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER:

20th Annual John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield

SUNDAY, June 8, 2025


Due to inclement weather in the forecast, the 20th Annual John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield will be postponed to the planned rain date of Sunday, June 8. The same schedule applies. 

Cartoon of person riding a bicycle with text: John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield

2025 TOUR de MANSFIELD

Explore Mansfield by bicycle! Choose from a 20-mile or a 40-mile route to enjoy at your own pace. Following your ride, join fellow cyclists for a group lunch.

All rides begin and end at the Mansfield Community Center, where lunch will be served.

All participants must register. Registration fees: 

  • $30 for registering before 06/04 
  • $35 for registering on or after 06/04 
  • Participants under 18 ride for free, but must be accompanied by an adult
  • All participants must register

Register today! Click here to register.

  • The Tour is listed under "Events/Trips"

Registration fees cover lunch, snacks, ride support, and a sweet treat from the UConn Dairy Bar! The first 100 participants to sign-in on the day of the event will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

A narrow road winds through a green canopy of trees, a sign indicates it is a scenic route

2025 ROUTE

This year's Tour will feature a 20-mile route and a 40-mile route for participants to enjoy at their own pace.

All participants will follow the 20-mile route. Those who would like a longer ride will then follow the 40-mile route. Routes will be marked with arrows on the road. 

To download a PDF of the turn-by-turn directions (both routes), click here.

For a GPS link of the 20-mile route, click here.

For a GPS link of the 40-mile route, click here.

2025 SCHEDULE

  • 7:00 AM: Sign-in/Registration opens
  • 8:00 AM: 40-Mile Ride begins
  • 9:30 AM: 20-Mile Ride begins
  • 11:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the case of inclement weather, the 20th Annual John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield will be held Sunday, June 8. The same schedule applies.

Weather-related changes will be announced on this page by 5:00 PM on Friday, June 6.

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  3. 3 A group of cyclists rides towards the photographer
  4. 4 A man rides a recumbent bicycle with an American flag attached to the back of his seat
  5. 5 Three friends pose with their bicycles in front of Mansfield Community Center
  6. 6 2023 Tour de Mansfield - Levin Aerial Works - 04
  7. 7 A woman rides her bicycle past the front of the Mansfield Community Center
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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! Choose from a selection of routes around town, all of which begin and end at the Mansfield Community Center. Enjoy riding around Mansfield at your own pace, and build camaraderie with fellow cycling enthusiasts while sharing a group lunch following the rides.

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 for 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.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

The John E. Jackman Tour de Mansfield is made with generous contributions from our sponsors. If you are interested in supporting this community event, please contact the Mansfield Downtown Partnership (email mdp@mansfieldct.org or call 860.429.2740). 

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