Tour De Force Force Introdution (Why we do what we do)
From The Beginning
The “Tour de Force” was started in 2002 after NYPD Det. Robert De Paolis (ret) decided to ride his bike to honor the fallen police officers that gave their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks. He was then joined by 7 other members of the NYPD and one member of the Bronx District Attorney's Office and along with four volunteer support personnel, they cycled their way from the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, to Ground Zero, NYC.
In 2003, the Tour de Force was incorporated in the state of New York as a nonprofit charity and later gained 501(c)3 status from the IRS.
History of the Tour
The Tour de Force has evolved into a four-day, 280 mile ride, in which 300 law enforcement officers from across the U.S. and abroad, along with some family and friends, participate to raise funds for the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Each participant, support team member and staff, raise funds and put in a lot of work throughout the year to make this event a huge success.
Plattsburgh Tour De Force
Plattsburgh TDF began in 2015 with Thomas Brown offering road races and bike rides to raise money for the national charity as well as for our local law enforcement members who have died in the line of duty. Each year honorees are chosen to be remembered and honored during the race. The event has become a huge success throughout the ten years with many more to come!
