Tour of Virginia Registration Opens Dec. 1

Secure a Spot for Your Team

TROY , Virginia – Registration for the 2007 edition of the Tour of Virginia will open on December 1, 2006 . The race will feature up to seven stages over six days and will take place April 24-29, 2007 . With the Tour of Virginia’s recent upgrade to National Racing Calendar (NRC) status, and with Tour de L’Avenir becoming a national team only event, registration is expected to fill up early as the international appeal of the race has increased. Go to the website to register starting December 1: http://tourofvirginia.com.

About the Tour of Virginia

The Tour of Virginia is based in Troy , Virginia , and is run by executive director Matt Butterman. 2007 is the fifth year for the race, which is held on some of the nation’s most quiet and scenic roads. Formerly known as the Tour of Shenandoah, the race has always attracted young stars and as of 2006 formally announced itself as a race primarily for U-25 riders. The slogan for the race is: “Showcasing North America’s Rising Stars.”

An important mission of the Tour of Virginia is to inform the public about how to control the onset of diabetes and reduce the complications through exercise and a healthy lifestyle. To this end, the race will support Team Type 1, an all-diabetic racing team that will compete in the Tour of Virginia.

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