Lance Armstrong Foundation 24 Hours of Booty Cycling Event Raises $668,000
The 24 Hours of Booty, an event held by the Lance Armstrong Foundation is the only 24-hour road cycling event in the U.S.A.. The event was presented by the Carolinas Medical Center, Blumenthal Cancer Center Charlotte, NC. They have not only reached thier original fundraising goal of $500,000 but have sped past it to raise $668,000. These funds will benefit cancer research and programs.
The event was held on July 27th through July 28th. More than 1,300 participants rode in the event. The 24 Hours of Booty, held in Charlotte, NC had cyclists riding through Myers Park along the well-known “Booty Loop”. The “Booty Loop” was named by people who cycle or run around the three-mile loop that includes hills and also flat areas in a very scenic area of Charlotte, NC.
People that ride for 24-hours typically complete 250-325 miles according to the 24 Hours of Booty website. The event is not a race.
The 24 Hours of Booty event included “Bootyville” where participants could enjoy camping, food and meeting fellow cyclists.
Source: Charlotte dBusiness News
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