When Brandon cyclist, Grant Hamilton, learned he would be cycling the infamous Tour de France just under a year ago he set a strict regime of training in motion to prepare for the most grueling ride he'd ever experience. Hamilton was one of 25 amateur cyclists to be selected for the 2025 Tour 21, the only charity ride officially affiliated with the Tour de France. The goal was to raise £1,000,000 ($1,753,949 Cdn) for Leukemia research.

Tour 21 took place June 20-July 28th, one week before the actual Tour de France, challenging its riders to 21 different routes throughout France that totaled 3,320 km over a 3-week period.

"A phenomenal experience!" says Hamilton. "I can't say enough good things about the organization putting it on. It was just a brilliant experience. So, so exhausting, bo

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