ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Bright and early on Saturday, August 16, Red River Cyclery hosted their first of five planned Road to Le Tour de Bayou events.

Starting at 7 a.m., cyclists met up at the England Airpark Community Center to bike the nine mile airport loop around Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

The Tour de Bayou is an annual bike ride hosted by the Kent House every September. Participants can take part in events ranging from a two-mile family fun ride/walk all the way up to a 101 mile route through Cenla.

Noah Hopkins with Red River Cyclery said they decided to set up practice runs this year to help participants train for Le Tour de Bayou.

“We’re out here just to provide some support for people who are looking to train and set a goal for the Tour de Bayou,” Hopkins said.

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