RACE PROVEN, PEOPLE DRIVEN.

 

Anthem Sports Tours was founded in 2015 by Anthem Sports President Dieter Drake. Founders of one of North America’s most iconic road cycling events, the Tour of the Battenkill, Anthem Sports has promoted both competitive and non-competitive events across the USA  for the past 18 years. Epic climbs, dirt roads, amazing rural landscapes, and exciting finishes in supportive and enthusiastic small towns across America are the critical components that Anthem Sports strives to promote in an effort to increase tourism and commerce through great cycling events.  Serving over 30,000 cyclists at their events since 2004, customer service and attention to detail are the key elements of Anthem Sports’ success.

 

Drake is the former Director of RAGBRAI - the world's largest week-long bicycle ride.

 

A former elite level cyclist, Dieter raced at the Category 2 level and finished 2004 ranked #1 in the USA for the time trial, age 30-34.

 

With a focus on non-competitive events in recent years, Anthem Sports has identified untapped, yet rapidly growing & tourism-friendly regions with the scenery and infrastructure that would be attractive for cycling tours and adventure travelers worldwide.  First embarking on their inaugural year of week-long tours in 2016, Anthem Sports brings race-proven expertise and enthusiasm as they share their love for great landscapes and cultures around the globe.

About

Founders of the Tour of the Battenkill, Tour of the Catskills and more than 100 events across North America since 2004, Anthem Sports Tours is a division of Anthem Sports of Colorado Springs, CO.  Founded in 2005,  Anthem Sports  has identified untapped, yet rapidly growing & tourism-friendly regions with the scenery and infrastructure that would be attractive to cycling tourists and travelers worldwide.

OUR STORY

RACE PROVEN, PEOPLE DRIVEN.

 

Anthem Sports Tours was founded in 2015 by Anthem Sports President Dieter Drake. Founders of one of North America’s most iconic road cycling events, the Tour of the Battenkill, Anthem Sports has promoted both competitive and non-competitive events across the USA under their "Great American Cycling Series" banner for the past 15 years. Epic climbs, dirt roads, amazing rural landscapes, and exciting finishes in supportive and enthusiastic small towns across America are the critical components of this Series that strives to promote tourism and commerce through great cycling events.  Serving over 30,000 cyclists at their events since 2004, customer service and attention to detail are the key elements of Anthem Sports’ success.

 

Drake is the former Director of RAGBRAI - the world's largest week-long bicycle ride.

 

A former elite level cyclist, Dieter raced at the Category 2 level in the USA and finished 2004 ranked #1 in the USA for the time trial, age 30-34.

 

With a focus on non-competitive tours in recent years, Anthem Sports has identified  untapped, yet rapidly growing & tourism-friendly regions with the scenery and infrastructure that would be attractive to cycling tourists and travelers worldwide.  First embarking on their inaugural year of week-long tours in 2016, Anthem Sports brings race-proven expertise and enthusiasm as they share their love for great landscapes and cultures around the globe.