Colin's F**k Cancer Crew
On July 17th, 2023 the world said goodbye to an incredible soul, Colin Thomsen McGuinness, who lived life with joy that touched everyone around him. For three years, he fought a rare cancer with an unyielding spirit, remaining open and optimistic about his journey.
In lieu of flowers, Colin had kindly requested that individuals participate in the Tour of the Litchfield Hills (www.touroflitchfieldhills.com) by walking, biking, or making a donation. We would like to continue this tradition this year and every year to come. We hope you can join Colin's friends and family, and his spirit, by riding or walking in this event with us. Or join us as we raise funds for those in need.
"No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away, until the clock wound up winds down, until the wine she made has finished its ferment, until the crop they planted is harvested. The span of someone's life is only the core of their actual existence." -Sir Terry Pratchett
Let's keep the ripples going.
GNU Colin.
Tour of the Litchfield Hills 2024
The Tour is a non-competitive 12, 30, 55, 75 and 100 mile bike ride through the scenic Litchfield Hills for riders of all abilities. For walkers and runners, the Tour also offers 2, 4 and 6 mile routes through downtown Torrington. This year's Tour will be held on Sunday, August 4th.
The Tour's mission is to bring together community resources with the common goal of raising funds to support the care, treatment, education and prevention of cancer for residents living, working, or receiving treatment for cancer in Northwest Connecticut. By donating funds to The Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills, Inc., we will have a positive effect locally, in the Northwest corner, as our friends and families battle the disease.
For information on the routes, elevations, lodging, and photos, please visit www.tourofthelitchfieldhills.com
Tour of the Litchfield Hills
The 21st annual Tour of the Litchfield Hills will be held on Sunday, August 4th. 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 $50 if you register by July 24th; $55 f you register on or after July 25th. 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.