Since 1997, Tour de Canal - a noncompetitive off-road long-distance bike ride along the historic, scenic C&O Canal - has raised more than $1.2 million for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

Approximately 250 riders participate, with many on teams representing such companies as Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI, Sunrise Senior Living and TerpSys. Tour de Canal has grown over the years thanks to the support of founder and volunteer Dr. Jim MacLean, who approached the Alzheimer’s Association with the idea of starting the event in honor of his grandfather. As an avid cyclist, Jim decided to raise funds to support Alzheimer research and care by organizing Tour de Canal.

Tour de Canal attracts serious bike enthusiasts who are inspired by the challenge of biking the towpath as well as casual bike riders whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer's disease.

Thank you to our dedicated committee members and returning and new riders! YOU help move us closer to a cure!

Questions?  Call us at 703.359.4440 or email TourdeCanalNCA@alz.org.

Read about the 2011 Tour HERE.

Read about the 2010 Tour here.