$25,000 to Win
The highest paying single-day race in Missouri takes place in one of the fastest growing communities in Missouri on June 13th, 2010. The only race in the region on the prestigious USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC), The Tour de Grove is a free full day of family events featuring competitive races for all levels of USAC-licensed racers, a 5K run, Children’s Events and a Grove Expo.
New for 2010 will be the addition of Criterium on Saturday in the nearby Mid Town Alley neighborhood, a Saturday Night Street Sprint Competition and the ARTCRANK cycling poster show. This means two days of great racing and activities with Sunday’s race being the premier event.
The NRC Tour de Grove starts early in the morning and finishes late afternoon with the two main events – the men’s and women’s Professional/Elite races. The streets will be lined with families from across the region and country, all enjoying the spectacular Tour de Grove.
The Tour de Grove (formerly The Tour de WingHaven) began as the highest paying race in the Midwest and over a four-year period successfully was added to the North American professional cycling calendar. Previous winners have included Pan-American Gold Medalist Daniel Halloway, former St. Louis native and professional Dan Schmatz and top US Professional Bronze Medalist Andrew Bajadali.
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Schedule for Sunday, June 13th.
Autograph Signing with the Jelly Belly p/b Kenda Tires Professional Cycling Team
Sanctuaria Restaurant will be open for lunch AND serving Jelly Belly’s Sunday, June 13th. Autograph event from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm. Meet some of America’s best and Missouri native Brad Huff, Cyclocross, and Superstar Jeremy Powers. Located- 4198 Manchester Avenue aka Turn 1. Awesome team, awesome tapas- and a great place to view the race.
THF Realty King of The Grove and (New) Queen of The Grove Competition: For the Professional/USAC Cat 1 Event and Women’s Professional/USAC Cat 1 and 2 Event – the rider who leads the most laps throughout the race will win the THF Realty KOG/QOG. Prize: $500 and Merchandise. The KOG/QOG line will be the Start/Finish at Kentucky Ave and Manchester Ave.
NRC Tour de Grove Sponsor and Expo Partners
Saris Cycling Group will be on hand providing a complimentary warm up area for all racers. Featuring CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro and Super Magneto trainers, athletes will be able to warm up in style and focus on the job at hand. Representatives from Saris/CycleOps will be present to answer question on their “best in class” stationary trainers and wattage measuring performance tools. All trainers used over the NRC Tour de Grove weekend can be purchased post event (slightly used) for ‘compelling prices.’ Click here to reserve one.
Be sure to swing by the Verizon Wireless booth and check out the technology that connects their Elite cycling team. Local Verizon representatives will be on hand to demo new technology AND they will be providing wifi hot spot for all to use.
If you get hurt. If you get over whelmed with excitement and feel faint. If you catch fire. If you get hurt while excited and on fire. You’ll be safe at the Tour de Grove. Justifiably Proud- the St. Louis City Fire Department’s mobile bicycle powered EMT team will be patrolling the streets of the Mid Town Alley Grand Prix and Tour de Grove. These men and women are definitely the fastest responders and we are PROUD to have them on hand to make this event safe at any speed. Say, “Thank You.” We did.
The Tour de Grove race weekend will be supported on both days by the Washington University School of Medicine. This will make ensure our athletes and fans will have access to the expertise of one of the very best medical campuses in the WORLD. Welcome to the Division of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. The Division comprises over 100 people, dedicated to serving the needs of patients presenting to the Emergency Units of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.
Our Mission: Our mission is to provide exemplary health care to all who are in need with efficiency and compassion, and through research and teaching, to develop future generations of physicians with the knowledge, skills and values to do the same.
Pace Vehicles and Officiating vehicles are proudly donated to the Tour de Grove by McMahon Ford. After 62 years, McMahon Ford is moving their service department and New Ford Sales to a more convenient location. Now just about a mile south of I-44 at the corner of Kingshighway and Fyler. McMahon Ford will continue to sell used cars at 4100 Gravois and 3350 S Kingshighway. So come see what’s new for YOU!
Helping Get the word OUT! A big thanks to the Vital Voice for supporting The Tour de Grove. Vital VOICE Magazine is today’s Omni-media publication and informative source serving the LGBT lifestyle and community. We are proud to welcome you to this new era in alternative media for the St. Louis region.
Six Row Brewing Company is St. Louis’ newest craft brewery. We produce quality ales and lagers from the site of the old Falstaff Brewery at 3690 Forest Park Ave., in the Midtown area of St. Louis, at Forest Park and Spring. Our Old Plant No. 1 Pub is open to the public and features our craft brewed beers along with Pizza/German Pretzels, live music Thursday and Saturday, and monthly festival type events. See our website www.sixrowbrewco.com for more information. Give us a call with questions. Six Row’s tap room is a great venue to have a party, dinner meetings, and other events with capacity to hold up to 72 people. We are currently on tap at ITap, Moonrise Hotel, Chris Sommer’s award winning Pi Pizzeria, Iron Barley, Lylwelyn’s, and a few other wonderful venues around town. Ask for us by name at your local watering hole or favorite restaurants.
Contact Jason Henry at jasonhenry@sixrowbrewco.com to receive our weekly events email blast to hear about the great things going on down at the brewery each week. You will love what we offer. We are a Saint Louis based company owned by Saint Louis people devoted to making Saint Louis a better city. Stop by and enjoy a pint soon and take a Growler to go!
Missouri’s wind energy company, Wind Capital Group, is a mighty sponsor of the Tour de Grove. With Wind Farms throughout the Midwest, Wind Capital Group, represents a cleaner and greener Missouri.
