Round and Round She Goes in 100 Degrees

Image: Over the years, Tour d’Italia in Italy’ Texas has become a popular event for bicycling enthusiasts. With 4 separate bike routes of 12 miles, 20 miles, 40 miles and 62 miles, the tour offers something special for every level of cyclist.

Over the years, Tour d’Italia in Italy’ Texas has become a popular event for bicycling enthusiasts. With 4 separate bike routes of 12 miles, 20 miles, 40 miles and 62 miles, the tour offers something special for every level of cyclist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dennis Perkins, Italy city councilman, started the race for the 26th Annual Tour d’Italia.

Dennis Perkins, Italy city councilman, started the race for the 26th Annual Tour d’Italia. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tour d’Italia cyclists are ready to start from in front of Italy High School.

Tour d’Italia cyclists are ready to start from in front of Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Local dentist, Dr. George Telatnyk, registers his two sons and himself for the ride.

Local dentist, Dr. George Telatnyk, registers his two sons and himself for the ride. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Representing the Texas Tough Team are Barry Rosenberg, Brian Schultz and Ben Towbridge as they prepare to start Tour d’Italia 2011.

Representing the Texas Tough Team are Barry Rosenberg, Brian Schultz and Ben Towbridge as they prepare to start Tour d’Italia 2011. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cyclists line up as far back as the eye can see to begin the start of Tour d’Italia 2011.

Cyclists line up as far back as the eye can see to begin the start of Tour d’Italia 2011. (Barry Byers)

Image: Saundra Grigsby, Lone Star Cyclists Vice President, sings the National Anthem before the start of Tour d’Italia 2011.

Saundra Grigsby, Lone Star Cyclists Vice President, sings the National Anthem before the start of Tour d’Italia 2011. (Barry Byers)

Image: Co-Director, Pat McGennis, Registrar, Bobbie Carrol and Director, Christ McGough, were very happy with the 26th Annual Tour d’Italia.

Co-Director, Pat McGennis, Registrar, Bobbie Carrol and Director, Christ McGough, were very happy with the 26th Annual Tour d’Italia. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: This cyclist pays tribute during the singing of the National Anthem.

This cyclist pays tribute during the singing of the National Anthem. (Barry Byers)

Image: The fire truck siren sounds to mark the beginning of the ride. And away they go!

The fire truck siren sounds to mark the beginning of the ride. And away they go! (Barry Byers)

Image: The number of participants in this year’s Tour d’Italia seems endless.

The number of participants in this year’s Tour d’Italia seems endless. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tour d’Italia is a colorful event from the gear to the personalities.

Tour d’Italia is a colorful event from the gear to the personalities. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tour d’Italia bike riders are glad to be underway.

Tour d’Italia bike riders are glad to be underway. (Barry Byers)

Image: All ages and many different styles of bikes participate in Tour d’Italia every year.

All ages and many different styles of bikes participate in Tour d’Italia every year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Happy to get started on their Tour d’Italia experience.

Happy to get started on their Tour d’Italia experience. (Barry Byers)

Image: These Tour d’Italia participants are all smiles while covering some miles.

These Tour d’Italia participants are all smiles while covering some miles. (Barry Byers)

Image: From inside the Ennis Fire Department Command vehicle, Joe Frizzell, and, Bill Cleaver, check in with fellow members of the Ellis County Amateur Radio Club who are scattered along the 4 separate sightseeing bicycle routes during Tour d’Italia. E.C.A.R.C. currently has 62 members and also assist in weather spotting and in communications during emergencies.  

From inside the Ennis Fire Department Command vehicle, Joe Frizzell, and, Bill Cleaver, check in with fellow members of the Ellis County Amateur Radio Club who are scattered along the 4 separate sightseeing bicycle routes during Tour d’Italia. E.C.A.R.C. currently has 62 members and also assist in weather spotting and in communications during emergencies.   (Barry Byers)

Image: Recumbent bicycles are just one of the styles bikes at the ride this year.

Recumbent bicycles are just one of the styles bikes at the ride this year. (Anne Sutherland)

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