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Cycle for the critters on the Tour de Fur bike ride
You'll find pets and pints on Furry Friends Refuge animal shelter's bike fundraiser!
Furry Friends Refuge shelter invites you to its furst — er, first — fundraising bike ride to benefit the animals in its care.
Riders can choose from three route lengths (8, 14, and 22 miles) on their way from Valley Junction to Des Moines’ Water Works Park, and back.
Participants will also enjoy several rest stops at area bars like Confluence, Exile, 515 Brewing, and Lime Lounge; Water Works Park; and FFR’s newly opened shelter in downtown Des Moines. (So yes, there will be critters to pet during this event!)
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Check-in starts at 10 a.m., and the activities last until 4 p.m. — all for just $15 in advance! Tickets are available here.
Day-of registration will be available for $20.
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Furry Friends Refuge is a no-kill animal shelter based in West Des Moines. The nonprofit, which receives no governmental funding, cares for an average of 150 to 250 animals per day and has built no-kill communities in West Des Moines, Clive, and Urbandale.