(Update: Tour of Hope grand finale washed out in Washington DC on Oct. 8.)
(Update: See “Lance Armstrong comes to Beaverton, Oregon” for locations to watch the ride.”
True, Lance Armstrong has retired from professional bicycle racing. But the 7-time Tour de France winner will be putting plenty of miles on his bicycle this fall in three events. Two are still seeking cyclists to join him.
All the events are fund-raising efforts for cancer research and cancer awareness.
1. The LiveStrong Ride Portland 2005 at Nike world headquarters in Portland on Sept. 25 is booked. Not only are all the riders' slots filled, but the organization is no longer seeking volunteers for the event.
Spectators for “cheering sections” will be sought, however. Check back at the LiveStrong Portland 2005 website for more information. (Update: Cheering stations listed.) Also, check the ride routes that are posted. Cyclists in the area are probably familiar with a couple of those climbs on the century.
The LiveStrong Ride Portland also features LiveStrong Village, which is open from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Check the website for offerings and location.
2. Ride for the Roses weekend, Oct. 21 – 23 in Austin, Texas, is still seeking recruits. Note that last year's event filled to capacity, so don't wait. The weekend slate of events, which includes cycling routes of 7 to 100 miles, is held in appreciation of members of the Peloton Project, the Lance Armstrong Foundation's fund-raising effort.
So, to participate in Ride for the Rose weekend, you have to be a member of the Peloton Project. That costs $100 for non-riders and $150 for cyclists who want to participate in the one of the rides on Sunday. Any fund-raising is above and beyond. It's all explained at the Ride for the Roses website.
Tour of Hope team
3. The Tour of Hope, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, is a 9-day ride across country. It begins in San Diego on Sept. 29 and finishes Oct. 8 in Washington DC.
The 24 cyclists who have been chosen for the ride include cancer survivors, researchers and advocates. They ride relay fashion, in teams of six that ride 4 or 5 hours a day on a southern route across the US (see Tour of Hope map).
Armstrong will participate in the send off in San Diego and in the Grand Finale in Washington DC. That's where he'll lead the 24 Tour of Hope riders and participants in a fund-raising ride to the Ellipse for activities and a closing ceremony. Riders can join Armstrong on the 10- or 50-mile grand finale ride by raising a minimum $500 for cancer research. Check the Tour of Hope website for more information about the finale.
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