One-day 'Toona still lucrative

What was once a seven-day tour is now one high-speed event held on Sunday July 28. The city of Altoona is set to host the 2008 International Tour de Toona criterium through the downtown streets.

The event is well known for offering equal prize money between the Pro men and women peloton. Race director Larry Bilotto continues to pave the way for sport parity offering a $15,000 prize purse and each field. Both categories will also compete in a 65-kilometre race.