Tour De Farms to make 34th visit
Riders climb Malta Road as they near the first rest-stop during the Tour De Farms race on June 22, 2013. Proceeds benefited multiple sclerosis research.
June 26, 2015
More than 1,800 cyclists will ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis research Saturday and Sunday at DeKalb’s 34th annual Tour De Farms.
The event will gather cyclists of all skill levels from across Illinois to raise up to $1.6 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, according to a National Multiple Sclerosis Society news release. Second ward Alderman Bill Finucane will lead an opening ceremony at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Convocation Center.
A kids’s ride will take place at 3:30 p.m. Saturday and a second round of adult riding will start at 7 a.m. Sunday at the Convocation Center. Award ceremonies will begin at 5 p.m. on both days.
Individuals and teams will ride on 15 to 125 mile courses in DeKalb throughout both days. The event raised $1.2 million as of Friday.
Go to bit.ly/1IidZsl to participate in Tour De Farms, donate money or view the routes.
