Michael J Fox Foundation Tour de Fox Series 2016

Global update

Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 2 June 2016

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The popular series of cycling events in the United States and Canada, organised by Team Fox, once again invites cyclists of all ages and abilities to grab their helmets, pump up their tyres and raise money for Parkinson’s disease research

From scenic rides taken at a leisurely pace to physically demanding mountainous routes the Tour de Fox Series offers something for everyone, of all cycling abilities.

Registration fee is US$50 per person and riders are also required to raise a minimum of US$200 by the day of the ride. You can register here.

The 2016 event schedule is as follows:

16 July: Great Lakes (Cleveland, Ohio, US)
20 August: Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
27 August: Sonoma Wine Country (Santa Rosa, California, US)

Each event will start at 12pm local time and will host a finish-line festival with live music, food trucks and kid-friendly activities. Non-cyclists are invited to join finish-line festivities and all are welcome to participate and connect with the local Parkinson’s community.

Donations to the Tour de Fox will be accepted through the end of 2016.

Image credit: Tour de Fox facebook page

Read our interview with Sam Fox here

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Michael J Fox Foundation Tour de Fox Series 2016

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