Stage 1 events, parties, rides, and celebrations
Submitted by MoBikeFed Admin on Thu, 09/06/2007 - 2:39am
Every stage of the Tour of Missouri has many ancillary events--fun rides, galas, celebrations, races, and the like that really turn the Tour of Missouri into a traveling festival. (See a full listing here.)
Here are just a few of the events from Stage 1 in Kansas City:
Here are just a few of the events from Stage 1 in Kansas City:
- Sunday, September 9th, 8AM ride the Route of Champions--take the same route the pro racers will be riding just two days later. Avid bicyclists can enjoy the full 70-mile route but there are novice and family friendly options at 14 and 36 miles as well.
- Monday, September 10th from 6 to 9 p.m., the inaugural Tour of Missouri kicks off with a Team Presentation and Charity Auction Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel on the Country Club Plaza!
- The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team will appear at the Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City on Monday, September 10th at 5 pm to help raise money for “Headstrong for Jake” and the “Major Taylor Foundation.”
- Volunteer celebration party on the Plaza near the finish line, immediately after the race and awards conclude. (Of course . . . it's only for those who volunteer.)
- Post-race party with the Major Taylor Foundation. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor Foundation of Greater Kansas City. 6-9PM Tuesday, September 11th, 5000 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO.
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