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Tour De Farms raises $1.3M for MS research

By Keith Hernandez | June 29, 2015

More than 1,800 cyclists and 250 volunteers gathered for one of the largest charity events in Illinois on Saturday and Sunday at the Convocation Center.Participants in Bike MS: Tour De Farms raised more than $1.3 million for multiple sclerosis research....

Riding for MS

Riding for MS

By Keith Hernandez | June 29, 2015

Nick Kepler, 33, of Chicago, prepares for Bike MS: Tour De Farms on Saturday on a lawn outside of the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex. Kepler and his team, sponsored by Uberlube, camped out Friday night to ride in the event, which gathered more than 1,800 cyclists of all skill levels and more than $1.3 million.

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.

Tour De Farms to make 34th visit

By Northern Star staff | 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...

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.

Cyclists gear up for MS fundraiser

By Erin Kolb | June 25, 2013

Thousands of cyclists made DeKalb their temporary home this weekend, booking rooms in the area’s hotels and the Stevenson residence hall. The cyclists were part of the 31st annual Bike MS: Tour de Farms event. Elle Ullum, director of Bike MS and special...

Tour de Farms cycles into DeKalb

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | June 16, 2011

Over 2,000 avid bikers are expected to turn out for the 30th anniversary of DeKalb's annual Bike MS Tour de Farms. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday and Sunday. It typically raises about $1.3 million for multiple sclerosis research each year,...