{"id":91874,"date":"2025-08-23T19:20:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/91874\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T19:20:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:20:08","slug":"charlottes-cycling-community-unites-to-combat-food-insecurity-wsoc-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/91874\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte\u2019s cycling community unites to combat food insecurity \u2013 WSOC TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHARLOTTE \u2014 The 14th Annual Tour de Turns took place on Saturday at Carmel Road Neighborhood Park in Charlotte, aiming to combat local hunger.<\/p>\n

The event featured a variety of cycling and walking routes through South Charlotte neighborhoods, with all proceeds benefiting Nourish Up, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n

Participants chose from 15-, 25-, 37-, and 62-mile cycling routes, as well as 3- and 6-mile walking routes. After the event, attendees enjoyed lunch provided by Chick-fil-A, a craft beer garden by Middle James, ice cream from Shake Shack, and live music by Jim Terrell.<\/p>\n

The event also featured appearances by Sir Purr and the Top Cats, to add to the festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n

A new addition this year was the Stuff the Truck Food Drive, where participants could drop off non-perishable food items without leaving their vehicles. Registered participants who brought a bag of groceries received a free beer.<\/p>\n

The top individual fundraiser won a two-night stay at Hotel Domestique, a luxury retreat inspired by the Tour de France.<\/p>\n

Volunteers are encouraged to help with the event, with opportunities to work at water stops or the food drive, and they will be treated to lunch.<\/p>\n

Tour de Turns has grown significantly over its 14-year history, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight food insecurity in Mecklenburg County.<\/p>\n

To hear more about the event, tune in to Channel 9 at 6 p.m. tonight.<\/p>\n

WATCH: CMPD, Charlotte fire face off in baseball scrimmage<\/p>\n

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CMPD, Charlotte fire face off in baseball scrimmage <\/p>\n

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