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Date: April 13, 2013 Start Location: Murray Park Event Manager: Rick Selig Email: rselig@diabetes.org For more information, call 1-888-DIABETES or Contact Us.
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GOAL: $120,000.00
ACHIEVED: $52,724.95 |
DAYS TO EVENT: -41 |
NUMBER OF TEAMS: 23
NUMBER OF RIDERS: 199 |
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Event Highlights
Register today for the 2013 Central Arkansas Tour de Cure!
The 2013 Tour de Cure is scheduled for April 13, 2013.
Check-In for Riders will be at Pavilion #2 at Murray Park (See below for times and route maps).
The Weather is looking GREAT (for the 1st time in years!).
Diabetes affects the lives of over 250,000 Arkansans!
Starting at beautiful Murray Park (at the Little Rock side if the Big Dam Bridge), the Central Arkansas Tour de Cure offers riders a choice of five routes ranging from a 3 mile FAMILY RIDE or WALK and an easy ride of 20 miles to a more challenging 100 mile route with a couple of routes in between. Either way, this tour is not a race – so ride at your own pace and enjoy the journey. Cyclists at all levels of expertise will have a unique day filled with good food, a “healthy living” zone, and much more! All routes are safe and fully supported with SAG vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and snacks to keep you fueled
By participating in the Tour de Cure, you will receive the personal satisfaction of completing a ride or walk to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. You will know that you have joined the fight to STOP DIABETES!
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Route
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Check-In
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Start
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100
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6:30
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7:30
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Metric 100
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7:30
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8:00
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50
Mile
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8:00
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8:30
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20
Mile
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8:30
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9:00
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3
Mile (5K) Walk/Run *
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9:00
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10:00
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3
Mile Family Ride
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9:00
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10:00
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* For those registering for the Family Ride or the Walk/Run, please select the 3 MILE option during online registration.
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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.
If you raise $2,600, in honor of the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, you will become a Champion on a Mission and will can choose to receive the coveted gold Champions jersey.
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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!
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Thank You Gifts
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 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.
The 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey !
Raise $500+ and choose this great jersey as your "Thank You" gift.
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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
TEAM WEEK
March 11 – 17, 2013 Winners
Monday’s Contest: “Join the Fun”
What: The team*
that registers the most NEW members during this contest wins!
Prize: The team will have their own lunch tent and servers at
Tour.Winner: Alpha Kappa Alpha / Beta Pi Omega
Tuesday’s Contest: “Fist Full of Dollars”
What: The team*
that raises the most money during this contest wins!
Prize: Each team member will get a professional massage after
the ride.Winner: Entergy Arkansas
Wednesday’s Contest: “Park Here!”
What: The team*
that sends the most emails (using their personal tour
center) during this contest wins!
Prize: Each team
member will get reserved parking at the Tour de Cure.Winner: Entergy Arkansas
Thursday’s Contest: “Winner… Winner … Chicken Dinner”
What: The team*
that has the highest individual fundraiser during this contest wins!
Prize: Each team member will receive a free chicken dinner (compliments
of Chick Fil-A)Winner: Team Windstream
Friday’s Contest: “The Older…. The Better”
What: The team*
with the “oldest” Red Rider (person with diabetes) wins!
Prize: Tour de Cure socks for the entire team. Winner: AR Bicycle Club
(*) All eligible teams must consist of at least 3 members at time of contests.
THANK YOU - Thank you Spokes - Little Rock for hosting our 2013 Tour de Cure Kick-Off event! We appreciate your help in making the event a great success!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Monica Fryar for being the winner of a $25 VISA Gift Card in our "$25 for $25" promotion.
Congratulations to ANDY GIBSON for being the winner of a $50 VISA Gift Card at our 2013 Kick-Off event!
Congratulations to KATHY MYHAND for being the Fall/Halloween drawing winner. She will be ready for a picnic with her new colaspable ice chest, 4 tumblers, and a $25 Kroger gift card.
Congratulations to RYAN PREJEAN for being the winner of our
Labor Day/Football Season drawing! Ryan won two portable Tour de Cure deluxe stadium
seats. Ryan will now be representing the TdC at all of the sporting events that
he attends!
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Additional Information
ROUTE MAPS: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2055115
SPOKES Little Rock has agreed to provide SAG support again for this year's Tour. Please go by (1001 Kavanaugh Blvd) and thank Mat and his staff for their support!
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Sponsors
 
In-Kind Sponsors and Patrons:
AR Lion's Club - District 7- N
Aureus Research, Inc.
AR Good Sam Club
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
SPOKES - Little Rock
AT&T
For sponosrship information, please contact Rick Selig at 501-221-7444.
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Day of Event
Chance to Win:
Samsung GALAXY EXPRESS
All registered riders at the event who have raised the $150 fundraising minimum will receive one entry into a drawing
for a new Samsung GALAXY Express (Valued at
$400 without contract - Courtesy of AT&T).
Did You Know...
Did you know that DIABETES affects 25.8 million Americans?
Did you know that in 2011, more than 55,000 cyclists in 80 events raised more than $18 million to
support the mission of the American Diabetes Association
Did you know that folks who use our online tools to fundraise are more
successful? On average, those who send out 10 or more emails via their Tour Center
raise over $379!
A $150 fundraising minimum is required for all riders by April 13, 2013
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