INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Cycling enthusiasts in Vero Beach once again enjoyed the hometown version of the Tour de France bicycle adventure when the Indian River Firefighters’ Benevolent Association, Inc. hosted the fourth Tour de Vero bicycling event on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Tour de Vero featured a choice of 41.2-, 60.8- and 88.6-mile bicycle rides.
“Our mission with Tour de Vero is to provide awareness for coronary arterial disease,” said John O’Connor, event chair and member of the Indian River Firefighters’ Benevolent Association, in a prepared statement about the event. “We will ride in honor of our fallen Fire Chief and fellow cyclist Brian Nolan, and our dear friend Keith Gergely. Both men loved to ride their bikes and spend time with friends.”
Funds raised through Tour de Vero will also help fund the Indian River County Burn Fund, local high school scholarships, fairground improvements, several charities, and public safety efforts.
Sponsors making this all possible include: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bichler, Kelley, Oliver & Longo, PLLC, Bicycle Sport, Nationwide Insurance, Toyota of Vero Beach, Einstein Bros Bagels, Donadio & Associates, Architects PA, Indian River Medical Center, Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, USA Cycling, Vero Velo, Parris Family Chiropractic, and Signs by Tomorrow.