Event Highlights
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2013 Tour de Cure a great event!
Congratulations to Steve Bird, the winner of the New Belgium cruiser!
  
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.
Bring your family, friends and colleagues and join us for a the Tucson Tour de Cure, a ride that highlights the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the Santa Catalina and Tortolita Mountain ranges.
Enjoy some breakfast before cycling one of our improved routes, starting and finishing in Oro Valley and winding through Catalina, Oracle, by the Biosphere and into San Manuel (depending on your choice of distance). 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.
Upon returning refresh yourself with delicious food, music and fun for the whole family! It's a great way to make a big difference and help the American Diabetes Association STOP DIABETES! We thank you for raising money to help fund critical research that improves the lives of those living with diabetes, that sends children with diabetes to summer camp and that increases awareness for the entire community.
So take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today for your 100K, 50K or 10K!
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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, 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.
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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.
At the $500 level, you qualify for a Tour de Cure jersey!
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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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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.
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Sponsorship
New Belgium Brewing is back as a sponsor this year, complete with a beer garden, giveaways and the new New Belgium Bicycle! We will once again be drawing a winner for a New Belgium bicycle at the event.
• FOR EVERY $26 RAISED = 1 entry ticket • START A TEAM & RECRUIT TEAMMATES = 1 entry ticket per teammate registered • PERSONALIZE YOUR TOUR PAGE = 1 entry ticket • FOR EVERY 10 E-MAILS SENT THRU YOUR TOUR PAGE = 1 entry ticket • ACTIVATE THE FACEBOOK APP = 1 entry ticket
The only way to obtain a New Belgium Cruiser is to win one or be a New Belgium employee. Worth their weight in FUN!!!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 SPONSORS!
  
  
Thank Your to Our Band for 2013!
Opportunities are still available. Please contact fgomez@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring Tour de Cure.
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Route Check-In & Start Times:
100K: 6:45 a.m.; 7:30 a.m.
50K: 7:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.
*All riders for the 100K and 50K rides must be at least 14 years old.
10K: 8:00 a.m.; 9:00 a.m.
*All riders for the 10K ride must be at least 10 years old.
1 Mile: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. registration
A closed circuit loop will be available for riders of all ages. (Riders under 10 must be accompanied by an adult).
Route Map Now Available Here!
Win Me!
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Why We Volunteer
"I am a Type 1 diabetic and have been insulin-dependent for 50 years. In January 2013, I was awarded a Certificate of Achievement and the Joslin Fifty-Year Medal by the Joslin Diabetes Center. I also received the Lilly Diabetes Journey AwardsTM 50-Year Medal from the Eli Lilly and Company.
Why do I volunteer with the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure? Having successfully lived with diabetes for 50 years, I want to encourage others to know it's possible. I want them to celebrate 25, 50, 75 years or more of a life well lived with diabetes."
-Diane BristowRest Stop Chair, Tour de Cure Committee
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!
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