The 28th annual Tour de Palm Springs rolled into downtown Saturday, bringing thousands of cyclists and a series of significant street closures across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
This year’s ride — themed “Honoring Military, First Responders and Veterans” — features multiple routes for all skill levels and has become one of the region’s largest charity events. Since 1998, it has raised nearly $5 million for more than 150 local nonprofits.
Drivers and residents are urged to plan ahead, as several key roads will be closed or restricted throughout the day:
The event began at 6:30 a.m., with the final group of walkers leaving at 10 a.m. Activities continue through 5 p.m.
This year’s honorary guests include retired professional cyclist Frankie Andreu, a nine-time Tour de France competitor, and Bill and Deanna Young, longtime Salvation Army board members.
Full route maps and schedule details are available at tourdepalmsprings.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Tour de Palm Springs causes major street closures Saturday
Reporting by City News Service, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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