The annual Tour de Leaves race will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Polk County/Landrum and Serendipity Kids Outdoor Ranch. The sixteen-year race offers
riders routes of all sizes from the Grande at 66.3 miles to the casual Family Ride at four to eight miles. The race will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. at 1 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon.

The ride features a spectacular view of the area’s fall foliage, and draws riders from around the world.

The 2014 tour committee is pleased to have Nature’s Storehouse of Tryon as presenting sponsor, and several other partners to host rest stops and provide other
in-kind benefits to visiting riders. Please see our complete list of supporters at www.TourdeLeaves.com.

The race also was supported by local graphic design professor Cathy Alexander of Isothermal Community College donating her time for the creation of a new logo and
identity kit – giving back to the community and helping establish newer and more appealing collaterals which help position the foothills race among many.
The Tour de Leaves is a local benefit bicycle tour for children’s programs in Polk County. For more information, visit TourdeLeaves.com today.

-article submitted by Lorna Rae Dever