The International Tour de Toona

                           A Message from the Director...

(September 17, 2008) - All of the 2008 Tour de 'Toona Prize money checks have been put in the mail!

If you don't receive yours by Columbus Day, send an email.

The 2008 TDT Criterium is in the books and we had a beautiful day of racing.  All seemed to go well that day, especially for Laura Van Gilder of Cheerwine Cycling and Luis Amaran of Colavita Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light.  Even though the turn out was light in comparison in past years.  The Race Committee was pleased to see the support of some familiar faces who returned for the 1 day event this year.

This year's pro men's and women's criterium was broadcast on Comcast SportsNet on the following dates; Saturday. Aug. 23 & Sunday Aug. 24. 

Next year we plan to return to a 7-day format, with a mountain top finish midway thru the stage race.  Also, the race is looking to move to mid-July.

Stay tuned for more as the year develops....

Larry Bilotto
Race Director

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For those who couldn't join us in 2007, please dowload our promotional video from the women's race.

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Ken Steel Inspiration Award - A new award for Men Cat 5 is being given from the Firefighters of the City of Altoona to honor their fallen comrade who made cycling his passion and from whose passion grew the inspiration for the humble beginings of today's International Tour de 'Toona.

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We are sad to announce that one of Tour de Toona's longtime patrons and volunteers, Tom Snyder, has passed away.  Tom was not only one of the core volunteers for our event, but he also worked hard to maintain local bike trails as part of the Rails to Trails program and as a motorcycle escort for the Multiple Sclerosis 150 rides.   Cycling, the community, and his family have lost a very good man, and we will honor Tom at this year's event.  (Read more about Tom)