Over the years, the race has attracted significant professional riders.

The race has attracted 112 riders from 16 teams and 20 nations.

Officials hoped to attract 5,500 riders by 1998, but the number has already reached 7,000.

The goal, they said, is to attract riders by reducing the average ticket price to $5 from $7.

The manager's every move, he added, would soon "attract free riders."

The event attracts riders of all ages and skill levels.

His efforts to attract riders - and recruits - seem to be everywhere.

Most likely, a nurse was kept on staff for the sake of marketing and to attract more riders.

The race attracts riders from all over the world.

Although some of the extra funds could come from attracting more riders, those increases are usually only at the margins.