(Tulsa,OK) Over 500 cyclists from across the state and region will descend upon downtown Tulsa on Saturday, May 5th to participate in the 25th annual Tour de Tulsa charity bike ride. The cyclists will begin their ride at the River West Festival Park, located on the west bank of the Arkansas River between 23rd and Southwest Boulevard on Jackson at 8:00 a.m. Cyclists will be completing either 25, 50, 62, or 100 mile routes. The cost for those 13 years of age or over is $30 and the cost for those 12 and under is $5. Over 50 volunteers will be working rest stops along the routes serving fruit, power bars, water, and Gatorade.
Families are also invited to participate in the Family Fun Ride, choosing to follow either a 5 or 13 mile course. The Family Fun Ride cost is $5 for participants of any age.
All proceeds benefit the Community Health Foundation, a non-profit public charity that supports local programs that improve the health status of children in the Tulsa community. Programs funded address childhood obesity prevention efforts including nutrition, physical activity, and parent education courses.
Tour de Tulsa 2012 is sponsored by the Tulsa Bicycle Club, Tulsa Health Department, Tom’s Rivertrail Bicycles, Urban Tulsa Weekly, Lee’s Bicycles, Tulsa Amateur Radio Club, Sun & Ski Sports, Panera Bread Company, and Tally’s Cafe.
To download a registration form visit http://www.tulsabicycleclub.org/tourdetulsa.php or to register online visit http://www.getmeregistered.com.
