Twenty-three cyclists are hopping on their bicycles next month with the goal of cycling into eight states in eight days, just by pedaling the circumference of Kentucky.
The first-ever Tour de Kentucky is the idea of Bill Turner to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He and his 22 teammates hope to raise $111,500 through the adventure.
Turner put together the unique tour route last fall, when he drove his van 3,200 miles around the perimeter of the state looking for good roads and border crossings. The actual route of the bike tour is 716 miles.
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The cyclist has been raising money for MS during the past several years in honor of his wife, who suffers from the disease that can lead to fatigue, paralysis, blindness, and even death. Last year he raised more than $19,000 on a fund-raising bike tour he organized from Mexico to Louisville.
This year, his wife's 86-year-old uncle is signed up to take the ride.
Although the 23 members of the ride are already chosen, you can visit the website — Why I Ride — and sign up as a “virtual cyclist” to be paired with one of the cyclists. Donors who pledge to an individual cyclist will receive daily updates from that rider.
If you're interested in finding out about fund-raiser bicycle tours for other causes, visit the Charity Bicycle Rides 2007 page.
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