Last year after a hard fought but all too brief battle with brain cancer, my dad passed away.
In the past, he used to come up and help out with the tour, his best friend being one of the Organizers. He would come home with great stories of talking to cyclists about their ride and handing out water and snacks to all of them. Being the only time of year he could take to visit Connecticut, participate in the tour, and see his friend, he really cherished it.
On an off hand challenge to ride the tour from my father's friend, I am going to attempt to ride 100 miles. Having very little cycling background and not riding more than a few miles before May of this year, it may be a stretch. But, my father always believed that I was possible of doing anything that I put my mind to. I think it would make him immensely proud that I am doing this.
Please feel free to donate, offer me advice or question my sanity.
Thank you!
The 13th annual Tour of the Litchfield Hills will be held on Sunday, August 7th. The Tour benefits The Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, Inc. There are rides of 12 miles, 30 miles, 55 miles, 75 miles and 100 miles. All of the rides are on the scenic, though hilly, roads of Litchfield County. There are also walking and running routes of 1.2 miles, 4 miles and 8 miles. All routes start and end at Coe Park, Rt. 202, Torrington, Ct.
Numerous rest stops provide water and fruit. Sag wagons patrol all the routes. The registration fee is $40 if you register before July 20th; $45 if you register after July 20th. The registration fee includes a t-shirt and a free picnic at the end. All participants are urged to raise funds to benefits The Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills Inc.