Rest Stops

Tour de Corn Rest Stops: Where Hospitality is Always A-MAIZE-ING! 🌽🚴‍♂️

If you’ve ridden Tour de Corn before, you already know:  At Tour de Corn, we don’t just do rest stops—we do legendary pit stops filled with flavor, fun, and full-throttle hospitality! Our rest stops are more than just a place to catch your breath—they’re a full-fledged cornucopia of kindness, live music, and carbs to keep you rolling strong.

The rest stops are part of the experience.

From friendly volunteers to fresh sweet corn, our stops are designed to keep you fueled, hydrated, and smiling.

What You’ll Find at Every Stop
Water
Sports drinks
Fruit and snacks
Shade and seating (when available)
Friendly volunteers
Either indoor restrooms or portapotties (or both!)
The friendliest folks around
Directions for the next stop
Dispatch to SAG drivers as needed

At select stops:
- Sweet corn, homemade cookies, energy bars, watermelon, pickle juice, beef sticks, and more...
- Live music
- Indoor and AC
- Photographers


We don’t just hand you a cup and point you back down the road. We cheer you on. We refill your bottles. We make sure you’re ready for the next stretch.

🌽 What Makes Our Rest Stops Kernels of Perfection?

• Mouthwatering Fuel: Forget stale granola bars—our rest stops serve up an epic spread of homemade goodies, fresh fruit, salty snacks, and, of course, corn. We try to vary the foods at each stop in order to keep you going and tastebuds interested! From juicy watermelon to energy-packed peanut butter treats, we've got everything you could dream of—and then some!
  
  
• Unbeatable Hospitality: Our volunteers don’t just hand out snacks; they cheer, high-five, and practically adopt you while you refuel. You’ll leave each stop feeling like you just got a pep talk from your favorite grandma. Our riders become family that we look forward to seeing every year.
  
  
• Every Rider, Every Need: Whether you need water, Gatorade, mechanical support, a place to stretch, or just an excuse to chat for a minute, we’ve got you covered. At many rest stops we feature live music with local artists -- from pop covers to old classics to country to gospel! We'll send you off with a tune in your heart!
  
  
• Frequency & SAG: across our four routes, we average a rest stop every 6-10 miles. And you'll have SAG drivers a'plenty, including several of our local bike shops who are ready with a smile and a tire tube if needed!

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

• Rest stops are staffed until 2:00 PM, unless the final rider on that route has already passed through.
• For century riders finishing later in the afternoon, water and snacks will remain available at the final stop.

The Legend of the “Best Rest Stops Ever”
Year after year, riders return not just for the ride, but for the unmatched rest stop experience. We dare you to find another ride where you’re treated like a VIP at every turn—and where you might just get serenaded while snacking on homemade cookies!

So come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to be spoiled rotten. Because at Tour de Corn, our rest stops aren’t just a break—they’re an experience you’ll never forget!

🌽💛 See you at the next stop—where the corn is hot, the snacks are plenty, and the smiles are endless! 🚴‍♂️✨




Tour de Corn is known for its fully supported rest stops along flat cycling routes in the Missouri Bootheel. Riders from East Prairie, St. Louis, Memphis, and beyond return each year for the friendly volunteers, sweet corn, and well-organized charity bike ride experience.