DOWNBEACH - Le Tour de Downbeach returns for its 16th year 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 1 as families and cycling enthusiasts participate in a scenic ride across Absecon Island. Hosted by the Margate Business Association and the Ventnor Business Association, Le Tour de Downbeach has grown from its roots as the Tour de Ventnor in 2008 into a cherished spring tradition.
The spirited tour starts with registration at the beachfront park on Newport Avenue in Ventnor where riders will kick off the morning with a warm-up stretch led by Jackie Fox of Fox Fitness 4 You. Participants will then embark on a 12-mile oceanside bike ride that showcases the charm of Downbeach communities and the historic Atlantic City Boardwalk.
The tour begins in Ventnor, travels through Atlantic City along the Boardwalk, turns around in front of Showboat, and loops through Ventnor, Margate, and Longport, finishing with a celebration at Tomatoe’s restaurant on Amherst Avenue in Margate.
The community event honors the memory of Ann Marie Weisen, one of the event’s original driving forces, with a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
The first 200 riders will receive a commemorative Le Tour de Downbeach T-shirt, and all participants are invited to enjoy the post-ride BBQ at Tomatoe’s, which features free water ice from Margate Dairy Bar and Burger. To add to the festive atmosphere, music will be provided by USADJ.
• Pre-registration is $25 per rider, $20 each for groups of four or more
• Day-of registration is $30 per rider, $25 each for groups of four or more
• Sponsorships are available and include placement on riders’ T-shirts.
Register online at: www.margatehasmore.com
VENTNOR-MARGATE-LONGPORT & ATLANTIC CITY_NJ_JUNE_04: The 2023 LeTour Downbeach Bike ride thru all of Absecon Island on Sunday June 4, 2023 ending at Tomatoes Restaurant with a BBQ Lunch in Margate City NJ Photo: Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics
