Ride Start Times:

	100 mile	62  mile	40 mile	25 mile	10 mile
Reg Opens	6AM	6AM	8am	9am	10am
Ride Kicks off	7am	7am	9am	10am	11am

  

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Exciting News for the 2013 Tour

Route Maps	Final Instructions Commitment Card
Local Route Guide	Registration forms (for those who don't online register)
Lodging Information	Training & Weekly Rides
Volunteer Information and sign up form	FAQ
Event Waiver (Must have for day of event)	2013 Prize Incentives
Donor Receipt	Fundraising Guide

 YouTube Videos to help you out

 Import & Manage Contacts           Fundraising with Facebook          Registration for Individuals           Reg for Team Capts

 

 

Check out this GREAT video by Bikes n Beers of the 2012 Tour de Cure

 

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. A Champion is a rider who raises $1000 or more.  Champions will receive name recognition at opening ceremonies of each route, dedicated Route markers with Champions name along route, VIP status to VIP party and more to come - stay tuned! To see Champion Flyer please click HERE  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. Champions to Stop Diabetes is more than a medal or certificate, it is a program designed to raise awareness about Diabetes in the community and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease.		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!         (All Red Riders must raise the $200 minimum to receive the Red Rider jersey) All Red Riders are given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event. in 2013 we have Youth Red Rider jerseys too.  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!
ANYONE CAN FUNDRAISE Whether you're new to this or have already fundraised for charity events, meeting the minimum will be easy with the support we offer. We know you can do it with these easy-to-use strategies. Once you register, you'll have access to: Your "Tour Center" and personal fundraising webpage: You'll be able to share your story, send out emails to your friends, family, co-workers and contacts, and track your fundraising progress. We even have instructional videos to show you how to use all these tools. Fundraising emails and letters: Use or modify our template donation request emails and letters. We also have thank you e-cards and much, much more! Road tested ideas: You'll be provided proven fundraising strategies, from team rallies to social media outlets, to help you reach your goal. Your Tour de Cure coordinator: We're here to help you every step of the way! Visit your local Tour de Cure site and reach out your Tour de Cure coordinator today to get started.   Registered participants please log in above to MY TOUR CENTER to have immediate access to the fundraising resources.  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.     Why I ride......        (click on image to discover why)                          Marianne Grady		Is proud to be a food sponsor for the 2013 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure - Knoxville.    New Belgium Tap Takeover Join us at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Turkey Creek and West Hills June 3 - 9 for New Belgium's Tap Takeover. Brixx will donate $1 of every New Belgium beer purchase to the American Diabetes Association.   Win this bike!     Tell your friends to come by Brixx Pizza in Turkey Creek and West Hills June 3 - 9 and purchase a paper jersey for the wall. When you make a $5 donation, your name will also go into a drawing for the chance to win a coveted New Belgium Fat Tire cruiser bike valued at $450.    Why I ride......        (click on image to discover why)                                         Lauren Short           Joe Lansing

 

Fundraising Facts:  Did You Know...???

• Sending Emails - through your Tour Page to your friends, family and co-workers has a bigger impact than you may realize.  Fundraising more than doubles from an average of $128 with no emails sent to $286 by simply sending less than 10 emails.  This increases dramatically to over $1000 raised on average for those who sent over 100 emails!
• Updating Your Personal Tour Page - makes your goal to fight diabetes more personal to your family and friends.  Your story is more compelling and people will want to share it with others.  Those who did so increased fundraising from an average of $85 to $347 last year!
• Self-Donating - shows your personal commitment to this cause and sets the ultimate example for those who you are asking to support you.  Again, this more than doubles the average fundraising dollars from $140 raised by those who did not self-donate to $338 by those who did.
• Endless Ways to Fundraise - Check out some fundraising ideas that may tie into some of your other interests with Fundraising Ideas A-Z!