The Event
What is Tour de Lis?
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. 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 in 2009, Tour de Lis raised over $198,000 for our beneficiary organizations:
The Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (CAGNO), prides itself in protecting and defending the community against cancer through education, outreach, and research. CAGNO’s patient services program provides vital prescription medications, transportation and other necessities to cancer patients who otherwise would have to do without; The Lance Armstrong Foundation programs provide financial support and capacity-building to community-centered initiatives that address the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer survivorship; Planet Cancer is a support network for people living with cancer in their 20s and 30s.
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.
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.
Event Features
- A loop in City Park
- Police support
- Food, snacks and beverages
- Free bike support
- Goody bags for riders
- A New Orleans party atmosphere
- Fundraising awards
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.
Please Note:
- All cyclists must be at least 12 years of age
- All cyclists must wear a bike helmet
- Baby seats and child carriers attached to bikes are not permitted
- Tour de Lis begins and ends at Roosevelt Mall behind Tad Gormley Stadium in City Park.
You will be happy you participated and be proud of your accomplishment.
