2011 Tour of Lawrence poster by aliedwards
The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce Heartland Community Health Center as the beneficiary of the third annual Tour of Lawrence, a ProAm USA Cycling event presented by US Bank. Over the Fourth of July weekend, thousands of community members and hundreds of cyclists and will line the streets of downtown Lawrence to witness and participate in the event.
“I’m excited that the Tour of Lawrence has evolved into not only a premier regional cycling event, but also a strong community celebration. On top of this success, the event now has an opportunity to benefit a valuable service agency like HCHC,” Bob Sanner, Tour of Lawrence Event Director, said.
In 2010, the Tour of Lawrence attracted 445 riders from 16 different states. In addition to competitive cycling, the Tour of Lawrence offers live music on Friday night; a free Kids’ Zone; a free kids’ bike race, which attracted more than 250 children in 2010; and the Mass. Street Mile Rule, which attracted 300 runners in 2010. New this year will be a Citizens’ Criterium and Campus race category.
“Our goal is to help make this event appealing and accessible to the average Lawrence resident. Cycling is a great way of life as transportation, as a form of exercise and with friends as a social support system. It's great to be associated with such a great and recognizable event in Lawrence," said Jon Stewart, CEO of Heartland Community Health Center.
All proceeds from the Tour of Lawrence will benefit Heartland Community Health Center. For more information or to donate to the Tour of Lawrence, go to www.heartlandhealth.org/help.
Tagged: Tour of Lawrence, cycling, biking, Heartland Community Health Center
Comments