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"I have covered many bike races in my 25 years as a TV host, including the Tour de France since 1986. It has always been a privilege to cover American races. It is going to be a great race with great a great field. I have never been to part of the country. When I look at the field, it represents any of the top events in the world from Australia to Europe to North America to Asia. I am very much looking forward to commenting on this race. It's grown very fast and become quite prestigious."

Paul Sherwen - Announcer
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Tour of Missouri Pro Cycling Race Seeks Proposals from Cities

Proposals Due to Organizers by December 11, 2009

The Tour of Missouri, a world-class, multiple-day professional cycling race and rolling festival held annually in early September, is pleased to announce that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from cities interested in hosting the event are now available. Cities have the opportunity to bid to host one or more "stage designations", including a Stage Start, Stage Finish and Time Trial.  The completed proposals are due on Friday, December 11th, 2009, and the selected cities will be announced in early 2010.

The application process is open to cities statewide, including host city alumni as well as those who have not hosted the event before. Alumni cities, from the last three years, include Kansas City, St. Louis, Branson, Chillicothe, Ste. Genevieve, Lebanon, St. James, Cape Girardeau, Sedalia, Jefferson City, Farmington, Columbia, St. Charles, Springfield, Clinton, Hermann, St. Joseph and Rolla.

"For the past three years the Tour of Missouri has delivered unprecedented value to the State, the host cities and event sponsors," said Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, Chairman of Tour of Missouri, Inc. "This event is unique as it brings together our charming rural communities with our vibrant urban centers of St. Louis and Kansas City. I personally encourage any community interested in being part of this fantastic professional sporting event to submit a proposal."

Building upon the successes of the last two editions, the 2009 Tour of Missouri was again one of the top-ranked cycling events in the world. The event garnered even more impressive statistics, including more than 500,000 spectators for the week (up from 434,000 + in 2008), a $38.1 economic impact for the State and its host communities (up from $29.8 million in 2008) and media impressions from around the globe; including web hits from 168 countries.

Cities interested in receiving an RFP should contact Kelly Greene, Vice President of Event Management with Medalist Sports by calling (770) 377-0408 or emailing CLOAKING . Completed proposals are due on Friday, December 11th, 2009.