Route Maps and Elevation

THE TOUR DE CORN RIDE EXPERIENCE

Flat. Fast. Friendly. Fun.

Tour de Corn is known for some of the flattest cycling routes in Missouri. All routes travel through the open farmland of the Missouri Bootheel, offering smooth pavement, long sightlines, and minimal elevation gain.

Whether you’re riding 15 miles or completing a full 100-mile century, you’ll experience quiet Delta roads and unmatched small-town hospitality.

📊 Elevation Overview
Tour de Corn is known for its minimal climbing and steady terrain.

Approximate Total Elevation Gain:

• 15 Mile: ~75 ft
• 30 Mile: ~180 ft
• 63 Mile: 450 ft
• 100 Mile Century: 972 ft -- Even at 100 miles, riders climb less than 1,000 feet total — making Tour de Corn one of the flattest century ride options in Missouri.

🚴 15-Mile Route
Distance: ~16 miles
Total Elevation Gain: ~75 ft

Perfect for beginners, families, and first-time riders. A relaxed, fully supported introduction to Tour de Corn.

This shorter route provides a relaxed introduction to the Tour de Corn experience while still offering full support and rest stops.

• Clearly marked road (out and back!)
• Rest stop support
• SAG coverage
• Approx 130 ft climb, .6%
• 1 rest stop (+ Basecamp) with live music, fresh sweet corn, home-baked cookies and more!

🚴 30-Mile Route
Distance: ~31 miles
Total Elevation Gain: ~180 ft

A comfortable challenge for recreational riders.

The 30-mile route showcases the flat terrain that makes the Missouri Bootheel ideal for cyclists of all experience levels.

• Multiple rest stops
• Full SAG support
• Simple, well-marked, circular route
• Approx 179 ft climb, .9%
• 3-4 rest stops (+ Basecamp) and and 1-2 unmanned water stops, including live music at multiple stops (bluegrass anyone?), fresh sweet corn, home-baked cookies, watermelon, agritourism photo ops, and more!
  
  

🚴 63-Mile Route
Distance: ~61–63 miles
Total Elevation Gain: 450 ft
Elevation Range: 305 ft – 345 ft

A strong endurance ride across wide-open Delta farmland.

With minimal elevation gain, this route is ideal for riders building toward a century or maintaining a steady endurance pace.

• Fully stocked rest stops
• SAG vehicles throughout the course
• Clearly marked route/maps/GPS
• Approx 362 ft climb, 1.2%
• 5-6 rest stops and and 2-3 unmanned water stops, including live music at multiple stops (string band!), fresh sweet corn, home-baked cookies, Energy Bars, watermelon, agritourism photo ops, and more!
  
  

🚴 100-Mile Century Route
Distance: 99.6 miles
Total Elevation Gain: 972 ft
Elevation Range: 305 ft – 459 ft

One of the flattest century rides you can find.

The 100-mile route offers riders the opportunity to complete a full century on smooth, open roads with strong volunteer and SAG support.

If you’ve been looking for the right place to attempt your first century ride — this is it.

• Full-course SAG support, including local bike shops patrolling the routes
• 9-10 rest stops -- the full buffet of hospitality, goodies, music, and more!
• Clearly marked route, GPS -- we'll even provide turn-by-turn reference points at each rest stop
• Approx >1000 ft climb, 4.8%
• Friendly volunteers along the way

📍 GPS Files & Cue Sheets
GPS files and cue sheets for all routes will be available prior to ride day. Riders are encouraged to download route files to their cycling computers or phones.

Printed cue sheets will also be available at packet pickup.

🛑 Important Notes

• Routes are subject to minor changes due to road conditions. We plan on releasing the final routes early June 2026.
• This is an open-road ride — riders must obey all traffic laws.  And this is a rural area, so you will encounter frequent farm equipment and harvesting of crops.
• Helmets are required for all participants.

2025 Maps (FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY)

Each year, we work closely with the Missouri Department of Transportation and our local officials to ensure the routes are clear after any stress from winter or spring weather. Here are examples of the 2025 Routes for your reference.

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2025 16-Mile Route CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES	2025 31-Mile Route CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES
2025 61-Mile Route CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES	2025 100-Mile Route  CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES

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2025 16-MILE ROUTE - CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES

2025 31-MILE ROUTE - CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES

2025 61-MILE METRIC CENTURY ROUTE - CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD WITH CUES

2025 100-MILE METRIC CENTURY ROUTE - CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD

Cyclists searching for a flat century ride in Missouri or a beginner-friendly charity bike route will find Tour de Corn to be an ideal event in East Prairie.