The Tour de Blue is a bicycle ride that benefits the Urology Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing prostate cancer screenings free of charge to men in Alabama who cannot afford the tests. The ride is hosted by the Birmingham Bicycle Company located in the Crestline Park neighborhood of Birmingham.

There are three ride options (60, 75, and 100 miles). The 100-mile route takes riders from the bike shop to the Logan Martin Dam and back. The terrain is rolling with several challenging climbs. The cost of the ride is $40.00 and includes an event t-shirt. There are periodic rest stops on all of the routes that are well stocked with food and drinks. There is full SAG support for all of the riders.

The 2012 Edition of the Tour de Blue is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 8:00 AM. Registration will open at 6:30 AM. Riders are asked to park at the McElwain Baptist Church on Montevallo Road.

The ride leaves from the Birmingham Bicycle Company at 1105 Dunston Ave., Birmingham, Alabama and meanders through Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties before returning to the bike shop for lunch. Get directions.

 

 

 

The goal of the Tour de Blue bicycle ride is to raise funds to help provide free prostate cancer screenings to the poorest communities in the State of Alabama, and to increase awareness of the importance of early testing and treatment of prostate cancer. Since 2007, the Urology Health Foundation has screened thousands of men for prostate cancer for free in many Alabama counties. If an abnormality is found and the patient is unable to afford treatment, the Urology Health Foundation will assist in helping to find treatment at no cost to the patient.

Urology Centers of Alabama is having a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen at the Summit. Just bring this flyer on any of the dates listed (March 15 & 29, April 5 & 19), present it to your server when ordering, and 20% of your check will be donated to the Urology Health Foundation and Tour de Blue.

You may download the flyer here (PDF).

Please come out and ride the Tour de Blue on April 28th. The courses are challenging but safe and scenic. The rest stops are staffed with happy folks eager to help you enjoy your day of cycling. Your contribution helps those who are at the greatest risk of developing prostate cancer. You can preregister at Active.com. If you can't ride but want to donate to the Urology Health Foundation, please go to our Donate Page and give any amount you choose. Thank you!