The Fifth Annual Tour de Shuls on May 4 is seeking riders and volunteers to help raise funds to send Jewish children with developmental disabilities to camp this summer. The annual bike tour features a choice of three scenic routes through West Hartford, Simsbury and Granby that range from 20 to 50 miles. Synagogues along the way serve as hospitality and rest stops.

This year’s Tour also includes a five-mile, teens-only “Color Ride” through West Hartford. Participating teen riders will be doused with various colored powders to mark their progress through town.

Proceeds from the Tour and Color Ride will benefit the Tikvah program at Camp Ramah, the Chazak program at Camp Eisner, and the Hand-In-Hand program at Camp Shalom, each of which offers children with disabilities the full camping experience. All rides will begin at the Emanuel Synagogue and conclude at the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, both in West Hartford.

The Tour and Color Ride will be capped by a Bike Fest for young riders that will be held at the Jewish Federation, 333 Bloomfield Ave., 12:30 – 3 p.m. Coordinated by JTConnect, BBYO and other teen organizations, the Bike Fest coincides with the JServe International Day of Teen Service, and will feature bike-related rides, obstacle courses, races, arts & crafts projects, music, prizes, and refreshments, as well as safety demonstrations and bicycle inspections. Teen volunteers will serve as buddies for any riders requiring additional assistance.

Riders may register online at www.tourdeshulct.org. For more information or to register, sponsor or volunteer visit www.tourdeshulsct.com or contact Ron Apter at rapter@snet.net.