The 65 ROSES tour is a fundraising ride to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation whose mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Cystic Fibrosis is a life shortening, genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. For more information about Cystic Fibrosis or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, visit www.cff.org. The tour’s name, the 65 ROSES Tour, comes as a result of a young boy who heard his mother making phone calls in an effort to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Not understanding her words, he asked his mother if she was working for “65 ROSES”. Upon hearing the story, the foundation adopted the term and to this day many children refer to their disease as “65 ROSES”.

 The tour begins and ends in downtown Searcy, Arkansas and travels through the scenic hills of west White County, with 10, 30 and 65 mile options. This is not a race and all ability levels are welcome.  The 65 Roses Tour offers full support including snacks and hydration at registration and at three rest stops, SAG, medical and police support. Post-ride ceremonies will be held at the Spring Park Pavilion with roses being given to each rider completing the 65 mile ride. Lunch and entertainment will be provided.

 Family Fun Ride – 10 miles

30 Mile Ride

65 Miles for Cystic Fibrosis.

To register for the tour, visit www.the65rosestour.com. Or register at Bike City on W Beebe Capps Expressway in Searcy.

 For more information, contact Bike City at 501.278.5515.

 There will be a tournament dinner, with awards and door prizes for paid participants at the Choctaw VFW banquet hall Sunday, March 21st beginning at 2 pm (must be present to win), The public is welcome! $8.00 per person-all you can eat!!! Children under (12) $3.00. Paid tournament participants $6.00

 Five percent of the purse (after expenses) goes to the single largest legal walleye caught each week during the five-week tournament. The week runs from noon on Saturday to noon on Saturday. Of the remaining purse, the following will be paid to the five largest fish 28 inches and over caught during the tournament: 1st place 40%, 2nd place 26%, 3rd place 17%, 4th place 10% and 5th place 7%.

 Official Weigh-In Sites are the Fairfield Bay Marina, Choctaw Creek Live Bait Shop and Lott’s Bait & Fuel.

 For more information or to obtain an entry form, contact Larry Napier at 501-745-4430. Or you can pick up any entry form at the Fairfield Bay Marina.