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Rollfast Partners with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation for 2017 Tour de Carmel

13th annual Tour de Carmel, scheduled for September 17, 2017

May 1, 2017 - Carmel, Indiana – Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) and Rollfast have entered into an agreement to collaboratively present the 13th annual Tour de Carmel, scheduled for September 17, 2017. This year’s event will serve as a transition year as Tour de Carmel migrates from a CCPR event to Rollfast Gran Fondo in 2018.

This year’s ride will be approximately 5 miles long (an addition to Rollfast’s offering 25/65/100-mile ride offerings) utilizing multi-use paths, trails and sidewalks. The bike ride will start at 10 a.m. and finishes at the Rollfast Gran Fondo festival where riders may purchase food and beverages as well as take part in the Recovery Tent and enjoy live music.

“We want Carmel to be a nationally known bike town and evolving this classic event will get the national recognition it deserves,” said Matt Tanner, Rollfast owner. “It’s always been in the back of my mind that the Tour de Carmel’s next progression would be utilizing our small route at the Fondo. Now it is a reality as the Fondo is ranked 8th in the nation, attracting riders from around the World.”

Rollfast will be working alongside CCPR concerning funding, advertising and event-planning, providing each other with resources to ensure a successful transition. Rollfast, soon to become the main contact for the Tour de Carmel, will be donating $1 of each registration for the 2017 five mile ride to the Carmel Parks Foundation.

For more information on the event or sponsorship, visit http://www.rollfastcycling.com or contact Rollfast founders Matt and Chris Tanner at 317-281-8479 or rollfastfondo@gmail.com.

About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) holds the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for parks serving populations of 75,001 to 150,000. As an accredited agency, the department serves the recreation, fitness, and nature needs of the community, manages and develops existing spaces and resources and creates a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system. CCPR manages and maintains more than 500 park acres and numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark.

In addition, CCPR has partnered with Carmel Clay Schools to establish Extended School Enrichment (ESE), a before and after-school care program for K-6 students located at all eleven Carmel elementary schools. The Summer Camp Series is a component of ESE that offers 12 different summer camps accommodating children ages 5-15.

For more information, visit carmelclayparks.com

Rollfast Partners with Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation for 2017 Tour de Carmel