Dave Stewart of Metro Sports talks with co-founders Erica Brown and kcradio.com’s Kelly Urich about the first Tour de BBQ, Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the American Royal. It’s a 15-mile or 60-mile course. The 60-mile course hits 15 BBQ restaurants along the way. Cost is which includes admission to the American Royal. Proceeds benefit The Lance Armstrong Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. For more information or to register, go to www.TourDeBBQ.com In 2008, 25000 people were diagnosed with cancer and 11000 mothers, fathers, children and friends lost their lives to cancer in our region. Cancer is the number-one killer in the United States for people under the age of 85 and impacts every Kansan and Missourian. To help make a difference, the LIVESTRONG Army of Kansas City is hosting the first annual Tour de BBQ to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. This uniquely flavored cycling event is held in conjunction with the American Royals annual barbeque competition. Proceeds benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and The University of Kansas Cancer Center. VIdeo content is Copyright ©2009 Metro Sports and Time Warner Cable Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.