‘Tour de North Port’ participants, sponsors sought NORTH PORT -- Registration is now open for the fourth annual “Tour de North Port” bicycle ride, presented by People for Trees Inc., set for Oct. 20. The organized on-road ride will begin at the Scout House adjacent to Dallas White Park at 5900 Greenwood Ave. in North Port, taking cyclists through 15, 35, or 65 miles of the city’s natural settings, historical sites and parks. It is not a race. Registration fee of $40 includes SAG mobile support, continental breakfast, rest stops and lunch each featuring homemade snacks and desserts. The first 200 to register are guaranteed a free ride T-shirt. Check-in, breakfast and on-site registration of $45 begins at 7 a.m. Group starts begin at 8 a.m.; special group and family discounts available. Proceeds support the efforts of People for Trees, a nonprofit native tree advocacy group since 1997, to create “Tree Wiz,” an interactive-learning eco-center that includes treehouses and canopy walks. To register or for more information, visit peoplefortrees. Interested sponsors and volunteers may contact Alice White at 941-426-9752 or treelady12001@yahoo. This year’s Tour de North Port is also being sponsored by the city of North Port Parks and Recreation.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:32:08 +0000