Tour de Cure: Kansas City Tour de Cure

Kansas City Tour de Cure - Wheels to Weston

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Date: June 2, 2013
Start Location: Kansas City
Event Manager: Courtney Gray
Email: cgray@diabetes.org
Phone: 1-888-DIABETES, x 6846

Fundraising Goal: $165,000.00
Achieved to Date: $84,586.63
Days to Event: 8
Number of Teams: 37
Number of Riders: 205

Registration Fee: $25.00
Fundraising Minimum: $200.00
Route Distances: 65 Miles, 46 Miles, 11 Miles

Our event is drawing near, less than 10 days to go!

Our FINAL giveaway is going on NOW!!

Raise or donate $100 between 5/23 and 5/30 and you are entered to win a prize package valued at over $700

For every $100 you raise online you will gain an additional entry in to the drawing.

Drawing will be held at Tour de Cure on June 2nd

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You don't want to miss out! This prize package includes:

Short sleeve jersey, long sleeve jersey, long sleeve softsheell, arm warmers, bike gloves (all by Pearl Izumi), Camelbak, water bottle, water bottle holder, Strada speed and distance tracker, Flea rechargable bike light, Kryptonite bike lock system, and tire patches.

Oh, and an additional $100 gift card to BikeSource. WOW.

Please email Courtney Gray with any questions to may have regarding the day of event but please read the notes below as we may have beat you to the punch and answered your question already!

Everyone will start and finish the ride at English Landing Park in Parkville, Mo.

Please make note this is a new location for this years ride.

Route Lengths and Check-in/Take-off Times:

65 Miles - Check-in: 6:00am Take-off: 7:00am

46 Miles - Check-in: 7:15am Take-off: 8:15am

11 Miles - Check-in: 8:45am Take-off: 9:45am

Please bring your donation envelope with you to the day of the event. Insert all donations and complete the outside of the packet prior to sealing.
If you are a Red Rider, you will also recieve your Red Rider jersey at this time. You will pick up your event t-shirt after going through the check-in process as well.
BikeSource will be on site the day of the event to make any last minute adjustments to your bike should you need it.
Please remember to bring your water bottles, June 2nd will potentially be a warm day and we want to keep everyone hydrated. There will be rest stops along the route for you to refill, so drink up!

*NEW* to 2013 Tour : We will have a 'Tour Gear' store full of great Tour de Cure items. (sweatshirts, bags, bracelets, jackets, backpacks) You won't want to miss out on the chance to own some new Tour gear!

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VIEW OUR NEW TOUR ROUTE BY CLICKING HERE

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!

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 receive the coveted gold Champions jersey.

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!

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.

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! Contact Courtney at cgray@diabetes.org for more information!

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.

Local News & Events

Wheels to Weston is back! Come experience our brand new Tour de Cure! We will be starting in Parkville, MO at English Landing Park and heading up to Weston, MO then making the journey back to the park. We are offering a 58 mile, 45 mile and 11 mile rides..something for everyone! Please be sure to contact Courtney Gray at cgray@diabetes.org with any questions you have concerning the ride. We look forward to seeing you on June 2nd!

Additional Information

Want the latest news on diabetes research, food and fitness? We've covered all the basics here—and you'll find plenty of links to more in-depth information on a variety of topics and issues. More diabetes news and info.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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Thank you to Molle Audi of Kansas City and Subway for being our presenting sponsors for Tour de Cure 2013!

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 coaches 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!