Welcome to the 2009 Tour Des Chutes!
July 18, 2009
5th Annual
Tour des Chutes
Presented by
St. Charles Medical Center, Bend
A multi-distance cycling event in Bend Oregon. All proceeds go to The Lance Armstrong Foundation and the St. Charles Cancer Survivorship Program. Rides from 7-miles to a Century Tour.
The Tour des Chutes Story
In 2005, brain cancer survivor and Sunnyside Sports co-owner, Gary Bonacker, returned from the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s “Ride for the Roses” in Austin, Texas, inspired to raise awareness for cancer survivorship in Central Oregon the Tour des Chutes was born.
In its fifth year, the Tour des Chutes attracts cyclists and cancer survivors from across the region and has grown into one of the largest and most recognized community cycling events in Central Oregon. Last year nearly 950 participants and sponsors helped raise over $80,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the St. Charles Cancer Survivorship Program.
Oregon Bike Riding at its Best
Ride a 7, 25, 48, 70 mile loop or up the McKenzie Pass for a Century ride you won’t forget. You will understand why Bend, Oregon has become a biking mecca in the Northwest.
Come with us and ride back roads through the beautiful ranch lands and foothills of the Cascades. Make the Tour des Chutes the center point for a great Central Oregon weekend.
Ride for yourself. Ride for someone you love.
