Put June 1 on your calendars for the return of a long-running event in rural DeWitt County.

Dr. Mark Hobbie had participated in the Tour DeWitt bike ride since he came to Clinton in 2016 and on the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday told Regional Radio when the event got called off at the last minute last year, reached out to find out if there was anything he could do to help make it happen again in 2024. It wasn't until earlier this year he finally heard back on that inquiry.

Hobbie says it took a little bit but he's got momentum on his side now. They have settled on a date of June 1 and the ride will originate from Weldon Springs State Park with four different rides for participants.

As the event gets closer, Hobbie needs volunteers. He says to make an event like this happen, volunteers are essential because of what goes into having an enjoyable ride for its participants.

The 'Tour DeWitt' evolved into a fundraiser for local charities. Hobbie has not decided on where the proceeds for this event will go but he hopes to tie it to getting volunteers for the event.

If you are an individual or group interested in volunteering for this year's 'Tour DeWitt' bike ride, contact Hobbie by call or text at 217-313-6718, you can also email him at mahobbie89@gmail.com. 

Registration for this year's bike ride is underway. Visit tourdewitt.weebly.com. Registration by June 17 gets you a t-shirt for the event.