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Event Highlights
Start a chain reaction and join the American Diabetes Association as we cycle for a cure this summer! The Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the avid cyclist to the recreational rider.
The 2013 North Dakota Tour de Cure festivities begin Friday evening with the Pre-Ride Pump Up. Stop by to drop off your collections and enjoy a delicious dinner.
The next day, all rides will start with a rousing sendoff from Oak Grove Park. From there, you will enjoy a ride on one of four scenic routes through the Red River Valley, including a 100-mile Century Ride! All distances feature good to very good road conditions with well-marked routes, fully stocked rest stops and SAG (safety and gear) vehicles.
When you return, you will be treated to a post-ride party with music, inflatable games, face painting, free massages, a tasty lunch and more!
So, what are you waiting for? Choose the course that is right for you. Invite family, friends, and coworkers to ride with you and form a team to help Stop Diabetes! Support the mission of the ADA: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Take the ride of your life and register today!
Contest of the Week
The Mission: Reach the minimum!
The Prize: $250 Paramount Sports Gift Card
The Contest Details: It's time for the marvelous minimum contest! All you have to do is reach the fundraising minimum by Thursday, May 23, and you will qualify for the marvelous minimum drawing! Did you know that only 31 of all the 161 registered riders have reached the minimum? With the event only one month away it's time for you to get to that minimum benchmark! Remember that all riders must reach the minimum to participate in the event, so don't delay—reach the minimum today and you could WIN!
Click HERE to view past Fargo Tour de Cure contests and winners.
Routes, Check-In & Start Times
Whether you are an avid cyclist or are just looking for a leisure ride for fun, the Tour de Cure has a perfect route for you! We welcome riders of all ages and skill levels. All bike routes available to travel will support you from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on! Choose from 100, 75, 35, and 15 mile routes.
VIEW ROUTES AND ACCESS ROUTE MAPS HERE
Please find your route check-in and start time below. Prior to the check-in time please allow yourself time to park, get geared up and to hyrdrate.
ROUTE: CHECK-IN: START:
100 miles 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M.
75 miles 6:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M.
35 miles 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M.
15 miles 9:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.
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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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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
join us Tuesday, May
21st, at 6 p.m. for a Tour de Cure training ride taking off from Great
Northern Bicycle Co.!
- This conversationally paced ride is
great for those looking to meld training with socializing.
- This special training ride will feature fun Tour de Cure freebies, prize
drawings, and registration incentives. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to
meet other Tour de Cure riders, share fundraising ideas, training tips and
more!
- No RSVP needed. Just show up at Great Northern Bicycle Co., located at 425
Broadway in Fargo. Helmets are required to ride.
Stay tuned for more exciting information about this year's Tour de Cure.
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Additional Information
Encourage your community to participate in Tour de Cure by putting up our TOUR DE CURE POSTERS at work or your local coffee shop!
Want a receipt for your donation? We have a printable DONATION RECEIPT form for you.
Celebrate YOU, for living the fight to stop diabetes.. Find out how to become a RED RIDER.
All Tour de Cure riders are required to have their bike inspected. Please use our BIKE INSPECTION FORM.
Personalize your Tour de Cure site with our PARTICIPANT CENTER GUIDE.
Stepping up to serve as a Tour de Cure Team Captain is like giving yourself an instant promotion. Being a Tour de Cure Team Captain is easy with our TEAM CAPTAIN GUIDE.
Find out how you can become a member of the CHAMPIONS FOR DIABETES TOP FUND-RAISERS CLUB.
Need help thinking of fundraising ideas? We've got a FUNDRAISING IDEAS A-Z LIST packed with creative fundraising ideas for you and your team.
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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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 has coached Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner, 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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