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: $89,081.90
Days to Event: 125
Number of Teams: 76
Number of Riders: 1,007
Registration Fee: 15.00
Fundraising Minimum: 150.00
Route Distances: 10, 27, 47, 63 & 100 mi

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g6jerseyAre you up for the challenge? It could land you a brand new G6 laptop courtesy of the Tour de Cure's Technology Sponsor HP!

By May 31st, raise $150 and send out at least 10 e-mails from your Tour Center and be entered to win a new HP G6 Laptop!

 

How to "Meet the Minimum" in 3 steps

1. Self donate $25
2. Send out 10 emails asking for $10
3. Ask friends via facebook to help bring you over the minimum by donating just $25 

 

 

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Team Captains

You're invited to a Tour de Cure Mixer EXCLUSIVELY for team captains

Thursday, June 6, 2013
5:30pm-7:30pm
 Houston Texans Grille 

12848 Queensbury Lane (located on the second floor)

Houston, TX 77024

CLICK HERE FOR PARKING INFORMAITON

NETWORKING, FOOD, FUNDRAISING TIPS, TEAM INCENTIVES AND MORE!


At the Team Captain Mixer you will be able to:
  • Meet other Team Captains and share ideas on tips for success
  • Learn all about Tour de Cure and how to get your team started and/or registered
  • Receive helpful fundraising tips from Top Team Captains
  • Learn how to utilize your Tour Center online:
    • Sending Emails
    • Updating your Personal/Team Webpage
    • Utilizing the Facebook App

    • Learn about the ‘Team Captain Challenge’ and opportunities to win incentive prizes for you and your team

*Show your Team pride and wear your Team Jersey or wear ADA Red!


Please RSVP with Danny Gutman by June 3, 2013

dgutman@diabetes.org or 713.977.7706 ext. 6984

Space is Limited - Please RSVP as soon as possible!

 

MPHIGHLIGHTS

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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

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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
 
RIDER VILLAGE

 

MPJERSEYS

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. Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for information on the gifts at each level.

Photo: Jersey $500 Level       
Photo: Champions $2600 Jersey  
Raise $500 and choose the 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey!

  Raise $2,600 and choose the Champions Jersey!

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Red Riders are the reason we ride—they are given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event.

Photo: Red Rider Jacket  

Photo: Red Rider Jersey

  Photo: Red Rider Shorts

 Red Rider Cycling Jacket

 

2013 New Red Rider Jersey

 

 Red Rider Shorts

Red Riders that raise $2,600 will receive this cycling jacket.   Every Red Rider is given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event!   Each Red Rider to raise $1,000 will receive these Red Rider cycling shorts!




Special Thanks To Our Local Sponsors 

Title Sponsor

Dignity Memorial 

Family Route Sponsor    

CST

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors


HP logokprc logo BEEF! dentwizard

 

Silver Sponsors

Emmerson logo  wtoffshore raw logoCornerstone logo

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Bronze Sponsors

carfax logo suncoast starbucks


 
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

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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. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Marie Benson
  3. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Anthony Nolte
  4. Champion on a Mission Pavan Lakku
  5. Hill Climber Self Donor Georgios Varsamis
  6. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Nathan Bonassin
  7. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor James Fitz
  8. Champion to Stop Diabetes Philip Vinal
  9. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Tim Collier
  10. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Wanda Williams
  11. Champion to Stop Diabetes Rebecca Wells
  12. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Marlene Murillo
  13. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Rick Nelson
  14. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Daren LaBry
  15. 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 100 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 100 mile routes.

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TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS
  1. Trophy Worthy Taylore Elliott - $10,000.00
  2. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Marie Benson - $3,026.00
  3. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Anthony Nolte - $2,618.00
  4. Champion on a Mission Pavan Lakku - $2,600.00
  5. Hill Climber Self Donor Georgios Varsamis - $2,000.00
  6. Hill Climber Rebecca Wells - $1,766.00
  7. Hill Climber Self Donor Alexis Long - $1,500.00
  8. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Nathan Bonassin - $1,428.00
  9. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor James Fitz - $1,414.00
  10. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Tim Collier - $1,397.00

TOP TEAMS

Family/Friend Team

  1. Team Red Houston - $14,437.99
  2. Breakfast Tacos - $4,534.00
  3. ExxonMobil Cycling Team - $2,896.00
  4. Team Sifnos - CST - $2,608.00
  5. A1C Aces - $1,934.00
  6. Team OMGWTFBBQ! - $1,764.17
  7. Hometown Fitness - $1,413.05
  8. STRYKERS - $802.00
  9. 4 Steven - $660.00
  10. The Just Us League - $538.00

Corporate Team

  1. AutoNation - $12,500.00
  2. Houston Dynamo - $7,756.00
  3. Team Dignity Houston - $4,316.00
  4. Emerson Process Management Houston - $3,214.00
  5. Gold's Gym Houston - $2,805.82
  6. Team KBR - $2,625.00
  7. Apache Corporation - $2,066.00
  8. Sun Coast Resources - $1,074.65
  9. Team Chevron Pipe Liners Ride for Brianne LaBry - $1,000.00
  10. HP Cycling Team - $941.21

Club/Organization Team

  1. BEEF Team - $1,179.00
  2. TEAM APEX365 - $837.00
  3. Bayou City Outdoors - $36.00