Houston Tour de Cure

Register. Ask a Friend. Start a Team. Stop Diabetes.

Date: September 21, 2013
Start Location: AutoNation Nissan Katy
Event Manager: Leslie Mantaring
Email: lmantaring@diabetes.org
Phone: 713-977-7706 x6081
Fundraising Goal: $800,000.00
Achieved to Date: $113,116.09
Days to Event: 93
Number of Teams: 85
Number of Riders: 1,115
Registration Fee: $15.00 ($25.00 after June 24th)
Fundraising Minimum: 150.00
Route Distances: 10, 27, 47, 63 & 104 mi

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ATTENTION RED RIDERS!

Join us at the 2013 Houston Tour de Cure Red Rider Rally

Sunday, July 14th from 11:00am to 3:00pm

                                       Katy Cajun 406 Grand Pkwy #400 Katy, TX 77494 

Come meet your fellow Red Riders as we celebrate living with diabetes and prepare to take the ride of our lives at the Houston Tour de Cure. We invite all of our Red Riders and a guest to come enjoy some food, great company, and prizes!

RSVP today with Danny Gutman at dgutman@diabetes.org or 713.977.7706 ext 6984.

For more information regarding Red Riders or Team Red, please contact  Leslie Mantaring @ lmantaring@diabetes.org.

Early Bird Registration is ending soon!

Your last chance to register for the early bird price is now! 
After June 24th, the price of registering for Tour de Cure will increase to $25. Take the opportunity to register at the lowest price of the year! Tell your friends, family and co-workers to register today!


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From now until June 30th, for every $50 you raise this month, your name will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a brand new HP Slate 7 Tablet! 

Special thanks to our Technology Sponsor HP!

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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!

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ADA CHAMPIONS LogoWhen 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 Diabetesand 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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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

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? 

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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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DIABETES RESEARCH DAY OF EVENT INFORMATION
MAILING ADDRESS TAX ID VOLUNTEERING
CONTEST WINNERS 2012 TOP TEAMS JERSEYS AND THANK YOU GIFTS
RED RIDERS TEAM RESOURCES FUNDRAISING GUIDE
TOUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS RIDER VILLAGE LOCAL EVENTS

 




Special Thanks To Our Local Sponsors 

Title Sponsor

Dignity Memorial 

Family Route Sponsor    

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Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors


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Silver Sponsors

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Rasie $1,000 or more and become a Tour de Cure Champion!

As an added bonus, the first 75 riders who become Tour de Cure Champions will receive a free car detail provided by Dent Wizard at the ride!

Here are your current
Tour de Cure Champions!

  1. Trophy Worthy Taylore Elliott
  2. Self Donor Georgios Varsamis 
  3. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Marie Benson 
  4. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Anthony Nolte 
  5. Champion on a Mission Pavan Lakku 
  6. Hill Climber Rebecca Wells
  7. Hill Climber Self Donor Tim Collier
  8. Hill Climber Self Donor James Fitz
  9. Hill Climber Sergio Herrera 
  10. Hill Climber Self Donor Alexis Long
  11. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Nathan Bonassin
  12. Champion to Stop Diabetes Philip Vinal
  13. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Daren LaBry
  14. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Wanda Williams
  15. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Marlene Murillo
  16. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Rick Nelson
  17. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor David Tomfohrde
  18. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Anna King


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Whether you are an avid cyclist or are just looking for a leisure ride for fun, the Tour de Cure has a route perfect for you! We welcome riders of all ages and skill levels.

Whether you ride 10 miles or 104 miles, you will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on!

Choose from fully supported 10, 27, 47, 63 or 104 mile routes.

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TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS
  1. Trophy Worthy Taylore Elliott - $10,000.00
  2. You're a Star Self Donor Georgios Varsamis - $7,000.00
  3. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Marie Benson - $3,206.00
  4. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Anthony Nolte - $2,618.00
  5. Champion on a Mission Pavan Lakku - $2,600.00
  6. Hill Climber Rebecca Wells - $2,051.00
  7. Hill Climber Self Donor Tim Collier - $1,649.00
  8. Hill Climber Self Donor James Fitz - $1,602.00
  9. Hill Climber Sergio Herrera - $1,500.00
  10. Hill Climber Self Donor Alexis Long - $1,500.00

TOP TEAMS

Family/Friend Team

  1. Team Red Houston - $18,998.47
  2. Team Sifnos - CST - $8,608.00
  3. Breakfast Tacos - $5,768.01
  4. ExxonMobil Cycling Team - $3,551.00
  5. A1C Aces - $2,284.00
  6. Team OMGWTFBBQ! - $1,764.17
  7. Hometown Fitness - $1,527.75
  8. Datsme Riding - $1,297.00
  9. Emma's Red Raiders - $991.00
  10. STRYKERS - $822.00

Corporate Team

  1. AutoNation - $12,500.00
  2. Houston Dynamo - $8,595.00
  3. Team Dignity Houston - $4,394.00
  4. Emerson Process Management Houston - $4,090.00
  5. Gold's Gym Houston - $2,805.82
  6. Team KBR - $2,625.00
  7. Team Chevron Pipe Liners Ride for Brianne LaBry - $2,235.00
  8. Apache Corporation - $2,216.00
  9. Sun Coast Resources - $1,177.65
  10. HP Cycling Team - $941.21

Club/Organization Team

  1. BEEF Team - $2,101.01
  2. TEAM APEX365 - $1,244.00
  3. Bayou City Outdoors - $62.00
  4. Team Timberline - $52.00