Editor, Gazette-Journal:
As director of the Tour de Chesapeake, I wish to thank the many amazing volunteers and organizations who took part in this 26th annual event, the Mathews Outdoor Club, the new host for this event, and many others.
This event financially benefits over 40 local civic and nonprofit organizations, churches and tourism-related and general businesses in Mathews, bringing in thousands of dollars.
We welcomed just over 450 cyclists to the county this year. From the rest stops to the food to the entertainment to the activities provided, the cyclists couldn’t have had better. From the safety teams to the signage teams to the monitors, the cyclists couldn’t have been safer. From Tent City to the B&Bs to the cottage program, the cyclists couldn’t have been more comfortable and welcome.
Vincent Robinson, Ashton Denio and Cleo Hayes, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are quite amazing and kind. Shannon Cook, William Earl Sadler and Jodie Simpson of MCPS, thank y...