More Than $520,000 Raised for Tree Research by Cyclists

"The commitment of our cyclists is astounding. They put their lives on hold for a week, and each raises a minimum of $3,500 for our research grants in the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry," said Mary DiCarlo, fund development specialist for the TREE Fund. "And participating in education events like tree plantings really creates an emotional bond that continues to bring cyclists back each year."