A Clinton couple is hoping to restore a once prominent and popular event in DeWitt County.

Steve and Dana Lobb together are working to bring back the once very popular, "Tour DeWitt" bicycle ride. According to Steve Lobb (right), the tour dropped off a number of years ago, and now he and is wife are working to restore the event, scheduled for late August.

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According to Lobb, the ride in it's renewed first year will have four different rides that can be taken. He says there will two shorter courses that will high more local spots, then there are two more challenging rides that he thinks should be for those advanced riders.

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The ride this year will support a local group the Lobb's have become very supportive of. Lobb indicates for the past several years, he has been advocating and supporting the Child Protection Network that has a satellite office in Clinton, and this year's ride will benefit the organization.

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Lobb says this year's event would not be possible without the support of several local sponsorships. He indicates the Chamber of Commerce has been a big help in getting the word for the event, but also notes there are many other companies in the community that are stepping up to be a part of their efforts.

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Lobb indicates all the details about the event can be found via their Facebook Page titled, Tour DeWitt. There you can find a link to all the registration information. He notes, a registration prior to August 14 will get you a free Tour DeWitt t-shirt along with entry into a drawing for an i-Pad Mini. Participants can register the day of the event as well.

The event again is August 29, from 6 am to 10 am. Following the event will be a pasta lunch at Clinton United Methodist Church for $7.