Safe, fun, and open to everyone
The goal of the Tour de Lis is to provide a ride that is safe, fun, non-competitive and open to all levels of cycling ability, while bringing cancer awareness to the community and raising funds for organizations that are in the forefront of Cancer Survivor Support.
A ride for a cause
Ride one loop, one hour, or the whole day-- solo or on a team! Individual and team participation is encouraged as participants can ride the entire time, part of the time or recruit and have a team relay. It’s a ride for a cause – not a race. You will be happy you participated and proud of your accomplishment.
Celebrating hope, strength, love and rememberance
Participants include cancer survivors celebrating life, family and friends who ride to honor a loved one affected by cancer, or in memory of a loved one who lost the battle. Tour de Lis unites people who are passionate about cancer survival, knowledge and support. Join us for Tour de Lis to celebrate hope, strength, love and remembrance.
Over $400,000 raised to date
The inaugural Tour de Lis in April 2007 raised $40,000 and featured five riders who cycled 150 miles around Lake Pontchartrain. In 2008, we created a community-wide event and Tour de Lis raised over $165,000, surpassing all of our goals. 2009 saw our most successful ride to date, with the total raised exceeding $195,000.
A ride with a purpose
Tour de Lis is a cycling event that benefits the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Planet Cancer. It's not a race - it's a ride with a purpose - to raise funds for and awareness about cancer survival, support, and research-to celebrate survivors and support those still in battle.
News
“Tour de Lis All-Star Band” will provide music starting at 9:00 am. The band consist of the following local New Orleanian musicians: David Philastre (Guitar), The Morning Life; Adam Pearce (Vocals/Singer), Black Magnolia; Wendy Siegel (Vocals), Fleur de Lis; Chuck Favrot (Vocals/Guitar), Chicken on the Bone Jerry Donut (Bass), Kevin George... Read More →
Friday, May 7, 2010 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Roosevelt Mall in City Park behind Tad Gormley Stadium Saturday, May 8, 2010 – 6:30 am – 9:00 am Roosevelt Mall in City Park behind Tad Gormley Stadium Read More →
The bike map is here! Download the PDF: Tour de Lis Bike Map (219) Read More →
The Walk/Run map is here! Download the PDF: Tour de Lis Run/Walk Map (132) Read More →
Mark your calendar: May 8, 2010 – Run, Ride or Walk with Us!
Tour de Lis is a run, ride and walk that benefits the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans, the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It’s not a race – it’s a run/ride/walk with a purpose – to raise funds for and awareness about cancer survival, support, and research-to celebrate survivors and support those still in battle. Starting this year... Read More →
More NewsThe Tour De Lis Benefits:
The Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation programs provide financial support and capacity-building...
The Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (CAGNO)
Since 1958, the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans has been the local leader...
The Al Copeland Foundation
The Al Copeland Foundation was established in 2008 in memory of a true New Orleans...
Sponsor Highlights
The Tour de Lis All-Star Band
“Tour de Lis All-Star Band” will provide music starting at 9:00 am. The band consist of the following local New Orleanian musicians: David Philastre (Guitar), The Morning Life; Adam Pearce (Vocals/Singer), Black Magnolia; Wendy Siegel (Vocals), Fleur de Lis; Chuck Favrot (Vocals/Guitar), Chicken on the Bone Jerry...
Tour de Lis gets sweet treat from Rouses!
Tour de Lis runners, riders and walkers will stay deliciously cool and hydrated thanks to Rouses, which is providing pink ribbon watermelons for the event. Read more about Pink Ribbon Watermelons—”The Sweet Way to Stay Healthy™” at PinkRibbonWatermelon.com Read More →
PinkRibbonWatermelon.comTestimonials
Bill SchwartzI took up road cycling for the exercise and for the physical release it provides. Tour de Lis appeals to all level of riders and raises funds for cancer survivor groups. My inspiration for this cause comes from the many close family members, good friends, and acquaintances who have undergone treatment for cancer and are survivors or are now undergoing... Read More →
Jessica Deutsch
I’ll ride Tour de Lis for my friend who fought for every step she took in her cancer battle. If I ride a thousand loops around the lake I might begin to match her courage. I will ride Tour de Lis to honor her memory. My brother lives with cancer so all of us who love him do, too. He has taken it on with a kind of bravery that you can’t help... Read More →
Carol Asher
Harold and I started Tour de Lis to offer support to our cousin Josh, who at the age of 36 was diagnosed with Brain Cancer. We were angry that such a young man, who we love so deeply, should be inflicted with this devastating disease. This was our way to raise awareness with family and friends that nearly 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with Cancer... Read More →
Jeff Asher
The Tour de Lis gives the whole New Orleans community – and friends and family from around the country – a reason to come together and to be all about survival. Read More →
Harold Asher
Tour de Lis and LiveStrong are a powerful combination of passion and a relentless pursuit of a better day. Read More →
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TourDeLis Tweets- last chance to register for Tour De Lis before the price jumps on Saturday! Register online before end of day Thursday http://bit.ly/9QAf8W
- Stop by Tulane Med Center today at noon to watch the Celebrity Tri-Cycle race benefitting @TourdeLis !
- #HandsUpIf you support the fight against cancer! Support loved one by biking,running,or walking in Tour de Lis on May 8 http://bit.ly/a83Oo0