Tour die Kapellen

About the Event

The Tour die Kapellen (Tour of the Chapels) was organized in 2019 as a joint venture between four rural communities in the Ellis County area along with members of the Hays Symphony and Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau. Through the efforts of volunteers from Hays Area Bicyclists, Catherine, Victoria, Pfeifer, Munjor and the Fort Hays State Music Department, the event has become a popular, uniquely supported, organized cycling ride. The event celebrates the Volga-German heritage in the Ellis County area, as riders visit historic limestone churches, experience the ethnic culture, and listen to professional musicians at each venue – all through a commute on cycle. The solitude of the open, rural terrain is an added bonus for anyone hoping to escape a hectic, daily routine. The small town, midwest friendliness is unforgettable to all visiting Ellis County. In 2022, the Bus Tour was added to accommodate the non-cyclists traveling to Hays.

Races Offered

100 mile, Gran Fondo - 6 Chapels

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 100 Miles

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$50.00

75 Mile - 5 Chapels

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 100 Miles

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$60.00

30 Mile Ride - 2 Chapels

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 30 Miles

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06:30

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$50.00

52 Mile Ride - 3 Chapels

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 52 Miles

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06:30

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$50.00

54 Mile Mixed Surface

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 54 Miles

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06:30

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$50.00

62 mile, Metric Century - 4 Chapels

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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06:30

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$50.00

Create Your Own Route

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — Create Your Own Route

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06:30

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$50.00

Bus Tour

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — Bus Tour

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08:00

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$75.00

15 Mile Ride - 1 Chapel

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

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09:00

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Hays.

thermostat Temperature

20.7° / 32.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.7° / 32.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:25

nightlight Sunset

20:59

About Hays

Learn more about the host city, Hays.

Hays is a town of 21,000 people (2021) in the Western region of Kansas. The largest city in northwestern Kansas, and the economic and cultural center of the region. It is also a college town, home to Fort Hays State University.