This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Sports

Tour de Fair Haven

Tour de Fair Haven, presented by The Foundation of Fair Haven, USA Cycling Federation (USCF) affiliate Cycles 54 and ForeFront, Inc., in partnership with the Borough of Fair Haven, is an exciting and competitive event for cycling enthusiasts. The date of the race is Sunday, Aug 12th, 2012.

Tour de Fair Haven is expected to draw 400+ cyclists. The event includes festive activities for kids of all ages and their families. Six races will follow the 3.1 enclosed course, which begins at the Fair Haven Fire Department on River Road in the center of town.

The first race begins at 7:00 a.m., a Kids Race at noon, followed by the Pro Men’s Race, the main event of the day. Get a free cowbell to cheer on the racers, while they last, donated by Coastal Decor.

Find out what's happening in Rumson-Fair Havenwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

New this year, prizes will be awarded for best house decorations along the race route and for best tailgate. Local residents are encouraged to throw a party on their lawn and tailgaters are welcome to congregate at the Youth Center on Third Street.

This year’s Tour of Fair Haven ranks among one of the East Coast’s best races in a downtown setting. Racers will compete for $10,000 in prize money, and the event is expected to draw some of the best cyclists in the region.

Find out what's happening in Rumson-Fair Havenwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?