Two-day festival mixes bike tour with doughnuts

NEW WILMINGTON, PA.

New Wilmington will host its inaugural Tour de Donut Bike Tour starting at 8 a.m. June 4 at Westminster College’s Memorial Field House, 319 S. Market St.

Cyclists of all levels may choose from 10-, 30- or 60-mile tours. Water, sports beverages and fruit will be provided.

During the tour, a doughnut-eating challenge will be offered along each route. A doughnut medal will be awarded to riders that eat six doughnuts during the 10-mile ride or a dozen doughnuts during the 30- and 60- mile routes.

Register for $20 by May 15 at www.livenewwilmington.com/donut to ensure a limited edition T-shirt and doughnuts. Registration will be available after this date, but the shirts and treats will be provided first come, first serve. Email livenewwilmington@gmail.com for information.

The cycling tour is offered in conjunction with New Wilmington’s Donut Daze event from 5 to 8 p.m. June 3. The event is a celebration of National Doughnut Day and will offer a doughnut-themed crawl, games and music on Market Street.

The bike tour is sponsored by LIVE New Wilmington, an initiative cultivating the celebration of arts, education, environment and people in the New Wilmington area. For information visit www.livenewwilmington.com.