The Second of Two Open Letters

No, I'm not going to handwrite this one and send it out; too many people to send to and their address is changing from day to day. Oh, and they do have bigger fish to fry over the next two weeks.

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To the cyclists committed to the Tour of Missouri:

Certainly you've read by now, or heard about, reports of the Tour of Missouri's funding being cut, putting the event in jeopardy. The timing of this move could not be worse: less than two months before the 600-mile trek through the Show-Me State, and in the middle of cycling's largest stage.

It is my hope, as a cycling fan and native Missourian, that you will lend your voice to encourage the continuation of this wonderful and fast-growing event in the States. With a large contingent of riders from North America making their marks in international circuits, it is important to keep nascent races like the Tour of Missouri in operation to engender interest in cycling.

I humbly ask that, during interviews with the press while riding through the French countryside this month, you please verbally commit your support and intention to race in this September's Tour of Missouri.

Thank you and hope to see you on the roads of Missouri soon.

Sincerely,
/s/ Kyle Hill
Folkestone, Kent, UK
(Formerly Kansas City, MO)