Finger Lakes Event Highlights
   
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Tour de Cure is more than just a cycling event. It's a life-changing event. A day full of fun and excitement where riders of all levels join forces in the fight to Stop Diabetes® and raise critical funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association.
The Finger Lakes Tour de Cure offers cyclists of all ages
and experience levels the opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the
Finger Lakes Region, New York’s answer to Napa Valley! The 10, 20, 35, 62.5 and
100 mile routes are positioned throughout the Finger Lakes Region and showcase
the beautiful wine trails, the
rolling hills and waterfalls, and picturesque views of Seneca Lake. No matter
the distance you choose you will be riding to help us raise funds to STOP
DIABETES.
You’ll start the day with a complimentary breakfast to
help you get fueled up for your ride. Once you finish, join us at our finish
line festival, complete with a catered lunch, complimentary massage tent,
music, vendor booths and more!
All of our routes have safety vehicles, friendly
volunteers and fully stocked rest stops to ensure you have a safe and fun ride. Links to route maps
will be posted as the event date approaches. The only prerequisite for
this event is a can-do attitude and a fundraising of $150.
The Tour is a ride, not a race. Whether you are an occasional rider or an experienced cyclist, there is a route just for you.
So take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!
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Routes for All Skill Levels
The Tour de Cure prides itself on being a safe and fun ride. All our
routes are marked by color directional signs depending on your route.
The 100 mile for instance will follow the red signs. Rest stops are
waiting for you every 10 - 12 miles and there is full support from bike
shop mechanics in case you need some help with a flat tire.
The route maps will be posted soon, so make sure you check back. This
year you will be able to downlaod the GPS coordinates if you want them
for your own GPS device.
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Route
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Start
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100
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6:30 am
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7:00 am
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62.5
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6:45 am
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7:30 am
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35
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7:45 am
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8:30 am
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20
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8:45am
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9:30 am
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10
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9:15 am
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10:00 am
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Do you or someone you know have diabetes?
Thousands of people with diabetes participate in Tour as "Red Riders". Red Riders are the reason we ride—they are given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event. Beyond the recognition, Red Riders are part of a community that inspires us to ride and raise money to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register!
Want to be inspired? Take a moment to watch one Red Rider's Story!
Champions To Stop Diabetes
When you ride in Tour de Cure, you take part in something unique. You join the ranks of some of the most passionate  people in the country people who care about cycling, health and, above all, finding a cure for diabetes.
If you raise $1,000 or more for a local Tour de Cure you will automatically become a Champion to Stop Diabetes and will receive special recognition on the weekend of the event, along with special perks all year long!
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Want to choose this jersey as your Tour gift? You only have to raise $500!
Tour de Cure participants can earn a variety of exciting thank you gifts  including exclusive apparel, popular electronics, and more! They represent our thanks for reaching higher fundraising levels to fund the mission of the American Diabetes Association and the 26 million Americans with diabetes we serve. All registered participants raising the minimum fundraising amount ($150) will receive a commemorative Tour de Cure event T-shirt on the day of the local event. Raise $250 or more and you'll earn your choice of thank you gifts!
Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for info on the gifts at each level.
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Team Red
Team Red is for Red Riders (participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes), their family, friends and anyone else who is looking to join with millions of others who want to Stop Diabetes! Any rider who isn't already on another team can join Team Red.
Being on Team Red means that you will instantly be a part of a community made up of people from all different areas and walks of life. Team Red is a great way to connect with other families supporting a Red Rider and other families that are honoring a loved one with diabetes.
If I don't have diabetes, can I join Team Red?
YES! You can join Team Red, which is made up of Red Riders AND those who support Red Riders. This is a team for anyone who doesn't already have a team.
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Local News & Events
Kick Off Party Announced
Join us Tuesday, May 7th from 6-8pm at The Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen for the FLX kick off party!. The kick off sets the stage for the Tour season and you won't want to miss it. Learn about online fundraising, building your team. Red Riders, the routes and much more. This is a free party for registered Tour riders and $13 for guests. Bring friends and have them register for a reduced registration fee. Email Ryan at rvanwormer@diabetes.org or call 315-438-8687 ext 3662 to RSVP today!
Volunteer Needed
The FLX Tour de Cure would not be successful without an
army of great volunteers. If you don't ride a bike but would like to be a
part of this event, please email us for more information. As a volunteer you can choose from a variety of
opportunities: set up , photography, registration, entertainment,
cheerleaders at the finish line and much more. Want to keep up with all
the volunteer opportunities the ADA has to offer? Join our newsletter by
emailing us today!
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Additional Information
Chris Carmichael of Carmichael Training Systems is the honorary chair of the 2013 Tour de Cure. Chris has devoted more than 20 years to helping amateur and professional athletes achieve their performance goals, from improved health to completing a first century. Chris has coached elite athletes, Ironman winners and more, but knows how to apply his techniques to the weekend warriors among us. He wants to help YOU be the best you can be on your bike!
Register today and you'll also find out how you could have a chance to win a multi-day CTS Camp for personalized coaching or ride with Chris at the Tour de Cure in select cities. Get ready to take the ride of your life!
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Free Cycling socks!
All registered riders who raise $75 between 5/7 and 5/28 will receive these commemorative socks!
Meet Our 2013 Youth Ambassadors!
Hello, we are 11 year old twin brothers Ian and Caleb VanDruff. We have lived with Type 1 Diabetes since we were 7 years old. We are just average boys that enjoy life to the fullest we love sports playing with our friends and riding our bikes. We got involved with the Tour de Cure in 2012 when our Dad signed up to ride. He thought it would be a great idea if we rode too since it was something that would help us in the future. We rode the 10 mile course and couldn’t wait to sign up for the 2013 ride where we will do 35 miles. The Tour de Cure was a big family event for us we rode with our cousin. Our Mom and sister both volunteered and so did our grandparents, and family friends. It was an amazing day! Living with diabetes we don’t get a lot of chances to get away from our parents but last summer we got to go to Camp Setebaid a kids diabetes camp let’s just say it was the best time ever. We are looking forward to returning to Camp Setebaid this year and will also be going to ADA Camp Aspire. We are honored to be youth ambassadors for the Finger Lakes Tour de Cure, and we hope you come out and ride with us!
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