Dear Friends:

It's almost Fall in Missouri and that means that the top cyclists in the world will be hitting our roads beginning today for the annual Tour of Missouri.

As your Lieutenant Governor, I have worked hard to ensure that this premiere tourist attraction first came to our state one year ago. It was a huge success in terms of bringing in millions of dollars of tourism revenue for the Show Me State as well as putting us on the international cycling map.

Much like the Tour de France, the Tour of Missouri is crisscrossing the state and has given thousands of visitors and Missourians the chance to meet and see world-class athletes in person. It also helps promote a healthy lifestyle for all Missourians.

The first stage of the Tour began in St. Joseph and ends on September 14 in St. Louis. To learn more about the Tour of Missouri, please visit www.tourofmissouri.com/. Other stops include Kansas City, Clinton, Springfield, Branson, Lebanon, Rolla, Jefferson City, St. James, Hermann and St. Charles.

Hope to see you out there cheering the racers on!

All The Best,

Peter