Everyone with a bicycle is invited to join Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan, Police Chief Jim Prandini and Executive Director of the Des Plaines Parks John Hecker at the 2nd annual Tour De Des Plaines on Saturday, September 18, 2010.  This year’s event, a 12.5 mile bicycle ride through the City’s eight wards, will begin and end at Lake Park (Lee St. from Howard St. to Touhy Ave.).

There is no fee to participate in the Tour De Des Plaines, but registration and a helmet are necessary.  Helmets will be available for sale at the registration site which will open at 8:00 am, September 18, 2010, at the Lake Park Golf Club House.  The ride will leave at 9:00 am and will last approximately two hours. Water will be provided. Everyone is welcome! You can ride the entire 12.5 mile or stop at any point.

Click here to register or for additional information regarding the Tour De Des Plaines contact Des Plaines Police Officer Colin Johnson at 847-391-5410.

"We hope that everyone who likes to ride a bicycle will come out and participate in the Tour De Des Plaines. Bring a friend and join in the fun as we celebrate Des Plaines with this great community bike ride and, afterwards, enjoy Fall Fest. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss," Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan said.