July 7, 2005 – Riders Invited to Join Lance Armstrong for Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope” Fundraising Ride Into Nation’s Capital Cyclists have an opportunity to join cancer survivor and six-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong on a picturesque ride into our nation’s capital to raise funds for cancer research. Registration for the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope” DC Fundraising Ride is now open to the first 1,500 cyclists who commit to raise at least $500. The ride is set for Saturday, October 8, and registration is available at www.tourofhope.org.

All of the funds raised during the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope will benefit cancer research through the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Tour of Hope’s partner organizations. In 2003 and 2004, the Tour of Hope raised nearly $2 million.

Participants may choose between a 50-mile ride beginning in rural Maryland or a 10-mile ride starting in Glen Echo, Maryland. The two rides, held rain or shine, will merge for the peloton to the Tour of Hope Grand Finale at the Ellipse in Washington, DC. The event will feature the triumphant arrival of Lance and the Tour of Hope Team as they complete their nine-day journey across America to inspire people to learn about cancer research. The Grand Finale will include special guests, live music, a health fair and activities for
the entire family. Lance will lead the 50-mile ride before he pulls off to join the 24-member Tour of Hope Team for the final stage into Washington. Each cyclist participating in the Tour of Hope DC Fundraising Ride must commit to raising a minimum of $500 for cancer research. More details about the ride and fundraising process can be found at www.tourofhope.org.

Please contact Victoria Kirker at 202-955-6222 or by email at info@tourofhope.org for more information, as well as for instructions on how to obtain Web site banners linking to registration.

Please forward this message to your readers: Are you ready to ride with Lance Armstrong? The 2005 Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope is gearing up, and the Team is
busy training for their monumental journey from San Diego to Washington, DC
to raise awareness about cancer research! Visit www.tourofhope.org to read about the 24 inspirational Team members who will depart San Diego on September 29 with Lance Armstrong and share their personal stories with millions of Americans until they reach our nation’s capital on October 8.

Registration is now open for the Tour of Hope’s DC Fundraising Ride to be held the morning of October 8. All of the funds raised during the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope will benefit cancer research through the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Tour of Hope’s partner organizations. In 2003 and 2004, the Tour of Hope raised nearly $2 million.

Participants may choose between a 50-mile ride beginning in rural Maryland or a 10-mile ride starting in Glen Echo, Maryland. The two rides, held rain or shine, will merge for the peloton to the Tour of Hope Grand Finale at the Ellipse in Washington, DC, which will feature the triumphant arrival of Lance and the Tour of Hope Team as they complete their nine-day journey across America to inspire people to learn about cancer research. The Grand Finale will include special guests, live music, a health fair and activities for the entire family. Lance will lead the 50-mile ride before he pulls off to join the 24-member Tour of Hope Team for the final stage into Washington.

Be sure to visit www.tourofhope.org for all the details! Sign up to ride and encourage your friends and family to join you. Go the distance for cancer research with Lance and the Tour of Hope Team!