Tour des Chutes 2009 - Bend, OR

Presented by
St. Charles Medical Center, Bend

In 2005, brain cancer survivor and Sunnyside Sports co-owner, Gary Bonacker, returned from the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s “Ride for the Roses” in Austin, Texas, inspired to raise awareness for cancer survivorship in Central Oregon the Tour des Chutes was born.

In its fifth year, the Tour des Chutes attracts cyclists and cancer survivors from across the region and has grown into one of the largest and most recognized community cycling events in Central Oregon. Last year nearly 950 participants and sponsors helped raise over $80,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the St. Charles Cancer Survivorship Program.

Pick your distance! Ride 7, 25, 48, 70, mile loops or on to Sisters for a 90 mile ride you won’t forget. You will understand why Bend, Oregon has become a biking mecca in the Northwest. (All rides are fully supported)

After your ride, be sure to partake in the festivities at the Post-Ride Party! Enjoy a fabulous lunch from the great Burrito Bar provided by longtime Bend favorite, Longboard Louie’s while listening to some of Central Oregon’s best live music.  Be sure to purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win one of 3 terrific raffle packages too!

Come ride with us on back roads through the beautiful ranch lands and foothills of the Cascades. Make the Tour des Chutes the center point for a great Central Oregon weekend.

Ride for yourself. Ride for someone you love.

The Jeanette Sullivan Endowment