Stationary cycling by itself is not the most exciting form of cardiovascular exercise but mix in a collective group effort, some celebrity athletes, views of the Manhattan Beach Pier and the chance to raise money for cancer fighting organizations and stationary cycling becomes hip in less than fifty minutes. The first-ever Tour de Pier is on track to raise at lest 290K and up to 400 spin cyclists will be pedaling not to win but to raise funds for cancer and children’s charities that include: The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research; The Livestrong Foundation; The Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach; and The Friendship Circle of the South Bay. There will be no finish line this Sunday at 9:00 a.m., May 19th, near the foot of Manhattan Beach Pier as top instructors from the South Bay’s Spectrum and Fit On Studios guide riders through one or more 50- minute sessions of pedaling in place for a purpose.
Seven-time U.S. Ocean Ironman and Emmy-nominated sports broadcaster Craig B. Hummer will host the event. Among the celebrity athletes scheduled to participate are Tony Cruz, Eric Fonoimoana and Kerri Walsh, along with USPRO Criterium Champion Rahsaan Bahti, Olympic Gold Medal winning water polo player Heather Petri and former NBA Column Bet – A bet made on any of the three 12-number columns on the roulette online board. star and NBATV commentator Brent Barry. In addition to riding on the main stage and signing autographs, the athletes will cheer on the riders during each session, applauding their efforts to fight cancer.
Registration for Sunday”s Tour de Pier is closed but fans and families are welcome to come out and cheer for cyclists as they ride in place to beat cancer. In addition to the cycling portion of the Tour de Pier, the event will include a Health Expo with a number of fitness / health related sponsors; a Fun Zone with games, moon bounces and more. Visitors to The Pinwheels Project Booth can decorate a pinwheel with a loved one”s name or a short special message. All pinwheels will be placed in the sand on event morning for all to enjoy and will be stored to use at future Tour de Pier events.
The first of four cycling sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and closing ceremonies will happen around 1:00 p.m. Visit Tour de Pier”s website to learn more about this Sunday”s event.