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The countdown is on. In two weeks, more than 1,500 participants will roll through Sonoma County to honor first responders and support the chaplains who stand beside them, their families, and those facing life’s most difficult moments. Your ride makes “being there” possible for our chaplains. On Saturday, September 5, we’ll ride with purpose and celebrate our community.

Check-in and start times.
The start, finish, and registration are at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC), 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa. Friday-night check-in is open from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and recommended if you’re in town. Saturday check-in is open from 6:00 – 9:30 a.m. Please bring photo ID and arrive 30 minutes before your planned rollout. Recommended start times are:

• 100-mile Commando: 6:00 – 7:30 a.m.

• 100K Roadie: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

• 50K Enthusiast: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Review your route.
All three routes have been updated for 2026, including Lambert Bridge and our new Healdsburg rest stop. Please review the current routes on the website before ride day and don’t rely on a prior-year course. You’ll receive a printed route slip and map at check-in. The course is well marked with colored pavement arrows.

Pump, prep, and fuel up.
Please arrive with a safe, properly fitted bicycle, an approved helmet, spare tube or patch kit, pump/CO2 inflator, and at least one water bottle; two are recommended. Carry photo ID and emergency contact information. We’ll have hot coffee, yogurt, granola, trail mix, fresh fruit, water, and, of course, donuts waiting at the start. All riders should arrive properly fueled and ready for the miles ahead.

Tour de Fuzz is not a race.
The roads remain open to traffic, and riders must obey all traffic laws, stop signs, and signals. Please ride single file when appropriate, and be courteous to motorists, residents, and fellow cyclists. The course closes at 5:00 p.m., so plan your ride accordingly.

Support is on duty.
Volunteer mechanics will be stationed at the start and rest stops. SAG vehicles, course marshals, radios, and medical support will also be operating throughout the day. If you need assistance, use the support number on your route slip.

Your bracelet is your credential.
At check-in, you’ll receive a route-colored event bracelet. Keep it on throughout the day; it provides access to rest stops, the finish-line meal, and the afterparty.

Parking and the finish-line party.
LBC staff will direct riders into the onsite parking lots, with overflow parking available nearby. Please follow the attendants and parking signs. When you finish, the infamous afterparty awaits with BBQ, vegetarian options, gourmet sides, ice cream, beer, wine, soft drinks, music, and plenty of Fuzzie fellowship. The party fires up around noon, and food service concludes at 5:00 p.m. Guest BBQ/entry tickets are sold out, and none will be sold onsite. Please do not bring unregistered riders or guests without a previously purchased ticket.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs).
For answers about parking, transfers, upgrades, route changes, e-bikes, food, hotels, support, the Rockpile challenge, and more, visit our FAQ page.

100% for a Great Cause
Every dollar raised benefits Sonoma County Chaplains. Our 30+ volunteer chaplains are on call 24/7/365, supporting first responders, law enforcement, emergency personnel, their families, and our community in times of tragedy and loss. Your support, along with our generous partner sponsors, makes it all possible. See you on September 5.