Hi everyone, Derek and Alex here. We are two friends united by our love of traditional Irish music and our mutual hatred of cancer. Also, we both like bikes! 

We'll be riding the Tour of the Litchfield Hills on August 2nd to raise money for the Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills. This organization provides support for people undergoing cancer treatment in northwestern Connecticut. It would mean a lot to us if you could help us reach our fundraising goal. 

Slainte agus go raibh maith agat!

Derek and Alex : )

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

The 22nd annual Tour of the Litchfield Hills will be held on Sunday, August 3rd.  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 17th; $55 f you register on or after July 18th. 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.