Cyclists will return to the flat roads and scenic views of Mathews County this weekend to take part in Saturday’s 27th annual Tour de Chesapeake. The Mathews Outdoor Club event will welcome cyclists from around the state and beyond for a weekend of cycling, local eats, music, “and nice, down-home folks to help with whatever is needed,” a Tour de Chesapeake release stated. The county will welcome cyclists on Friday evening for check-in and registration at Thomas Hunter Middle School from 4 until 8:30. Entertainment will be provided by Mathews’ own Shane Norris. TDC jerseys and 2026 Tour T-shirts will be on sale as well as a large variety of event merchandise. Several vendors will be on site as well, including After Prom, the P. Buckley Moss Gallery and others. Main Street merchants will be open late for shopping. Cyclists may also check-in and register on Saturday morning from 7-10. The supported ride will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, which includes maps, route signage, SA...