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Event Highlights
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 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!
Have a question? Look at our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Tour Happy Hours
Calling all Team Captains & Champions!
Join us at one of our Tour Happy Hours! Come visit and ask any questions you may have or turn in donations. Sign up for Tour de Cure Montana will be FREE and available at the event for team captains or co-captains if you have not already registered. Have someone interested in joining your team? Bring them to the event and they can sign up for FREE (limited to 2).
Current or last year's Champions can also sign up for FREE for Tour de Cure Montana if you have not already registered. Know someone interested in riding in the Tour? Bring them to the event and they can sign up for FREE (limited to 2).
Wednesday, May 29th Tuesday, June 4th Thursday, June 6th
5:30pm-6:30pm 5:30pm-6:30pm 5:30pm-6:30pm
Ten Spoon Vineyard + Winery Montana Ale Works Trailhead Spirits
4175 Rattlesnake Drive 611 E. Main Street 2314 Montana Avenue
Missoula, MT 59802 Bozeman, MT 59715 Billings, MT
(406) 549-8703 (406) 587-7700 (406) 969-1627
RSVP with Kirsten Weatherford at kirstenweatherford@gmail.com
Space is limited so RSVP TODAY!
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Routes:
12 Miles
25 Miles
50 Miles
100 Miles
5K Walk/Run
New in 2013:
There will be new start times for the 12 Mile and 25 Mile routes. The new start times will be announced at a later date.
In order to receive your day of event Champions benefits (such as
Friday night dinner invitation, parking pass, etc.), all riders must
turn in or confirm that they have reached $1,000 by Friday, September
7th.
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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.
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Matching Gifts
Find out about matching gifts. Check with your employer to see if they have a matching gifts plan in place and your donations could easily double or triple!
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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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Volunteer at Tour de Cure Montana
CLICK HERE to find out about the volunteer opportunities at the event and download the volunteer form.
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Local News & Events
Haven't received your Welcome packet? Here are some important forms for you:
Local Route Guide
Fundraising Guide (including pledge sheet and receipts)
Champion Benefits
Coming soon!
In order to receive your day of event Champions benefits (such as Friday
night dinner invitation, parking pass, etc.), all riders must turn in
or confirm that they have reached $1,000 by Friday, September 7th.
Team Benefits
Coming soon!
In order to receive your day of event Team benefits, team captains must turn in
or confirm that they have reached a team benefit amount by Friday, September 7th.
Safety Information
The Tour de Cure is conducted on open roads with vehicular traffic. Roads include both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we take every measure to make the ride as safe as possible, always remember that your safety is in your own hands. Please observe the following rules:
- Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Carry ID and relevant medical information.
- No headphones or iPods; be aware of traffic sounds around you.
- Rules of the road apply; you have the same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle.
- Ride single file. Ride a maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, but do not impede traffic.
- Ride as far right as reasonable.
- Obey all traffic lights, signs, and regulations.
- Pass on the left only; announce “passing” or “on your left.”
- Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right and left turns.
- Prepare properly in terms of nutrition, hydration and training for the route distance you’ve selected to ride.
- Respect others: riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement, and the environment.
- Please refer to additional safety information on our website, diabetes.org/tour as well as on bikeleague.org.
Riding safely and considerately is vital to your enjoyment and the safety of other riders as well as our ability to obtain event permits from local authorities. The future of Tour de Cure as well as other organized cycling events depends on your cooperation with the rules above.
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Additional Information
 
$500 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey 2013 Champion Jersey
2013 Red Rider Jersey
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May
Registration Promotion
The promotion for this month as passed. Please check back next month for our final registration promotion.
May Contest
Like our Tour de Cure Montana Facebook page! One lucky rider who Likes our page this month will receive an ADA fleece blanket!
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