We’ve made it past the halfway point! Here’s our leader board following week 6:

Rider	RPMs
Victoria Tomiczek	1840
James Kelly	1565
Kristin Tropser	1380

Here’s our leader board as we ride into week 6:

Rider	RPMs
James Kelly	1565
Victoria Tomiczek	1490
Christopher Clark	1240

As we continue to ride, Saint-Etienne, France marks the beginning of stage 13 and one of our points of interest for week 6. Saint-Etienne is located in the central eastern part of France. Although this city is not a tourist attraction, it does host an exciting history. The first railroad in France was laid in Saint-Etienne is 1823. The city was once the capital of the France bicycle industry and is still the home to several large bicycle parts manufacturers.

Here’s our leader board going into week 5:

Rider	RPMs
James Kelly	1565
Victoria Tomiczek	1290
Christopher Clark	1240

We have hit the halfway point of our Tour De France Virtual Challenge. By the end of this week, we will have ridden over 1150 miles (equal to 1150 RPMs)!  As we continue to ride, we will pass through the city of Besancon which is the starting point for stage 11 of the Tour De France. The city of Besancon is located in eastern France near the Switzerland boarder. Labeled a “Town of Art and History”, it remains one of the best preserved historic cities of France.

 

 

 

Besancon is located along the Doubs River

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Citadel of Besancon

 

 

Look at our leader board after completing three full weeks of the Tour De France Virtual Challenge!

Rider	RPMs
James Kelly	1250
Christopher Clark	1045
Victoria Tomiczek	1010

The following are pictures taken by Gang Liu during his weekend ride on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail.

Check out this week’s leader board!

Rider	RPMs
Christopher Clark	940
James Kelly	920
Kristin Trosper	825

 

 

 

 

While riding to work, Victoria Tomiczek encountered a group of Canadian Geese along the St. Joseph River. All but one bolted out the way towards the river. The one left straggling behind decided to race along side Victoria and give her a pretty good run for her money!

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve rode over 460 miles (equal to 460 RPMs)! We’re now approaching the middle of stage 7 of the Tour De France. As you make your way through this stage you will pass Ossuaire de Douaumont – a memorial containing the remains of the soldiers who died on the battlefield during the Battle of Verdun in WWI.

 

 

We’ve completed week 1 of the Tour De France Virtual Challenge! Check out our top three riders and photo highlights from last week’s events and rides.

Rider	Points
Christopher Clark	815
Anne Kolaczyk	770
Kristin Trosper	710

Christopher Clark (left) – Route 31: One and Done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gang Liu – Sunday bike trip to Goshen (river side trail)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Get ready to begin your 2,300 mile journey here in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Leeds is the third largest city in the United Kingdom and for the first time in history will mark the beginning of the Tour De France in northern England. Previously, the tour has only visited the southern coast and capital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you ride, be prepared to experience Leeds’ bustling streets rich in culture and the home of premier shopping districts, acclaimed art galleries, and the Grand Theatre and Opera House. Take in the beauty of Victorian architecture present throughout the city and relive history as you pass the Kirkstall Abbey (a Cistercian monastery), Lotherton Hall (a charming Edwardian country home), and Temple Newsam (owned by Henry VIII).

 

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Get pumped to get out. Join RecSports 12 – 6 PM Wednesday, Apr. 30 for its annual Outdoor Sports Festival. Bring your bike to get a $5 tune-up or donate to World Bicycle Relief, and stay for the mobile climbing wall, sailing and fishing demos, group bike rides, outdoor yoga, and local area restaurants and vendors will be in attendance. No registration required, free and open to Notre Dame campus community