Florence Chamber of Commerce met Sept. 22 in the Florence City Building.

Organizer Ryan Goekler discussed final preparations for the Tour de Florence bike ride Saturday. The ride features a 60-mile route and a shorter alternate route. Preregistration starts at 8 a.m. in Grandview Park. The ride starts at 9 a.m.

Two SAG stops will be provided on the route.

In other business the group discussed Santa’s annual visit.

The next meeting will be noon Oct. 6.