The streets of downtown Covington were the location for the 50th
Annual Tour De Louisiane Bike Race on Sunday, June 6. This year's event
benefited the Northshore Humane Society, and a special dog parade was
held as part of the program.
Here are some pictures from the race. Click on the images to make them larger.
The Covington Trailhead was a favored viewing spot
Mayor Mark Johnson welcomed the racers to Covington
Mayor Mark gives the riders the go-ahead for the parade round
The starting line was in front of the Covington Train Depot
Interviewing the winners
Baldwin Motors Subaru provided the lead car in the parade round, before the actual race
It was a rainy, muggy day, but the rain held off for the most part.
This was the 50th annual bike race. Twenty five years ago....
To read about the history of the "Tour de Louisiane," CLICK HERE to go to a page on the New Orleans Bicycle Club website.
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