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Tour de Plantersville

E ach spring folks pump up their Those who don’t go on a ride can still The other main focus is health.”

enjoy the festival, which takes place in the
bicycle tires, tighten their helmet
For more than a decade, The Village
straps and take advantage of a
the growth and progress of Georgetown
fantastic opportunity to give back county park behind Plantersville Elementary. Group has supported and encouraged
The Park serves as the start and end points
and get moving on the Tour de Plantersville. of each ride. The festival area features live County’s youth. The strength and impact
This inspirational “discovery” bicycle ride music, a children’s area, refreshments for of this group is fueled by unprecedented
unites the Georgetown community, expands purchase and a Gullah Geechee Chamber cooperation and collaboration of
knowledge of the area’s history and exposes of Commerce Vendor Village. This event community members, agencies and
riders to parts of the county they may not is designed to bring folks together, organizations. The Tour de Plantersville
have visited before. promote positive vibes and broaden the echoes that winning combination in its
“This is a phenomenal opportunity for understanding of community. structure, intent and reach.
people from outside of the area to come to The Tour de Plantersville was created Community members and visitors
Georgetown County and really experience by The Village Group, a nonprofit youth- invest in their health, their family and the
a different side to what they’ve seen,” said focused organization led by Founder future through this one-of-a-kind cycling
Nanci Conley, COO of The Village Group. and CEO Ray Funnye. “The Tour de experience. Dr. Gerald E. Harmen, the Tour
“When you come to the beach, you see one Plantersville…grew out of The Village Flyers de Plantersville Honorary Chairman for
part. But this is a whole other beautiful Bike Club, which is a program…where the 2018 and 2019, endorses the ride, reminding
part…the views from the vistas along the focus is getting our youth out and about,” potential participants that: “Good health is a
river are breathtaking. It brings a wonderful Conley said. “And really, it’s twofold just like lifestyle that we must instill in our children
sense of peace.” the Tour de Plantersville. We want people to who will be the future leaders of this
Cyclists have three ride options, ranging get out and explore the absolutely stunning great state and nation.”
from 10 to 40 miles. Each ride is a chance to area we have with so many historical sites in
enjoy Plantersville and its scenic beauty. Plantersville. The scenery is beyond belief.

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