Fun, Fitness and Community event support Novato schools
0 Raised: $10,360 Since 2008: $1,245,130
Zenni is partnering with School Fuel to offer sport sunglasses for the first 200 riders who register for the Tour of Novato this year. Zunnies™ sunglasses are great for cycling, running, and being active. Make sure you register for the Tour to get your pair, which will be available for pick up at the Zenni booth on May 9. Actual frame styles and colors may vary.
Calling all mini-cyclists and weekend warriors! Join Sports Basement, Safe Streets Novato, and School Fuel for a morning of bike prep, safety, and family fun as we get ready for the Tour of Novato.
Is your kiddo’s seat too low? Squeaky brakes? Learn the “ABC’s” of bike maintenance from a professional mechanic. From 10am – 10:30am, we’ll show you and your family how to:
Check the Basics: Quick safety inspections to keep everyone rolling.
Fix a Flat: A must-know skill for every family adventure.
The Perfect Fit: Adjust seats and brakes so your little ones ride comfortably and safely.
After the tune-up, it’s time to move! Join Safe Streets Novato for a relaxed, family-friendly loop ride. It’s a great way for kids to practice their bike skills in a supportive group environment.
Make your shopping count! When you sign up as a Basementeer and choose School Fuel as your charity, a portion of your gear purchase goes directly back into Novato schools. You get the gear, and our students get the boost they need to succeed! Please RSVP if you would like to join so that we can prepare.
You don’t even need to own a bike to ride one for the Tour of Novato. Anyone can borrow one of Redwood Bikeshare’s e-bikes on May 9th for 4 hours for FREE! The bikes work on pedal power, and have a battery that can give you a boost if you need it. This is a great way to check out Novato’s new bikeshare program.
Whether you want to join the ride, or get from the SMART Train to the free community fair, checkout Redwood Bikeshare to make commuting easy.
As part of the 2026 School Fuel Tour of Novato festivities, Bicycle Brüstop is offering a Sip & Support all day on 5/9/26. Simply let your bartender know you’re there to support School Fuel’s Tour of Novato, and they will donate 20% of your entire tab straight back to School Fuel. Whether you choose one of the six cold craft beers they have on draft, or a refreshing non-alcoholic option after your ride, every sip helps fuel the cause. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a great day on the bike while giving back to the School Fuel program that makes the Tour of Novato possible. Just show up, mention the Tour, and enjoy knowing your tab is supporting local cycling and youth programs. Pro tip: Fancy university studies have repeatedly shown that riding bikes makes beer taste better, so cruise by after your ride for the ultimate Tour of Novato experience!
All partcipants who register by April 27 will be entered into a drawing to win lunch with Superintendent Tracy Smith at your school. Supertindent Smith will bring luch to your school and spend the lunch hour with you on a mutually agreeable date! What a special opportunity for a student, parent, or teacher!
Sign up to walk or ride for this year’s Tour of Novato. This is a great way to raise funds for your school or student group! Whether or not you fundraise, please plan to attend this year’s Community Fair where there will be dozens of interactive booths with actvities for all ages including a bike skills rodeo and a i9 sports challenge. Student performers will be entertaining on the main stage from 10 am to 1 pm.
All participants who register by April 30th will get a collector 2026 Tour of Novato T-shirt. If you register later, shirts will be available only while supplies last. The shirts are a super-soft tri-blend that looks and feels great. Men’s, Women’s and Youth sizes available, choose your size when you register.
