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Date: 2-Jun-12 Start Location: Temple University Ambler Campus Event Manager: Molly McGlinchey Email: mmcglinchey@diabetes.org For more information, call 610-828-5003, ext. 4629 or Contact Us.
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| GOAL: $300,000.00 |
ACHIEVED: $172,338.43 |
DAYS TO EVENT: 8 |
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Event Highlights
The Greater Philadelphia TourdeCure® is one of the area’s premier cycling events, gathering everyone from recreational riders to experienced cyclists who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes. Set in Bucks and Montgomery counties, the Philly Tour provides four routes, full SAG support, and themed rest stops stocked with an array of rider friendly food and beverages. To celebrate completing the course, Tour’s finish line celebration greets riders with delicious food, lively entertainment and a health and fitness festival. So grab your family, friends and coworkers and join us as we raise money to help stop diabetes, America's fastest growing disease.
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Day of Event Information
Location: Temple Ambler Campus, Ambler PA
New Check In/Start Times:
- 63 miles 6:30 AM/ 7:30 AM
- 35 miles 7:30 AM/8:30 AM
- 12 miles 8:30 AM/9:30 AM
- Family Fun Ride 9:30 AM/10:30 AM
Address: Recreation Fields, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 19004
Routes Offered: 63 miles, 35 miles, 12 miles and 3 mile family fun ride
Fundraising Goal: $200 minimum fundraising goal per adult*
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Are you a RED RIDER or is someone you know?
A Red Rider lives with diabetes every day, type 1 or type 2. You are why we ride and we want to celebrate you at the Tour de Cure.
With hundreds of riders who may share a similar story, and hundreds more to support you, being a Red Rider can help with your first step or your millionth—in your fight to live a healthier life!
Register and learn more about the Red Rider program on the Red Rider page on this site and/or by calling 610-828-5003 x. 4629
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Please make checks payable to:
American Diabetes Association
PLEASE MAIL OFFLINE DONATIONS TO:
American Diabetes Association
150 Monument Road, Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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Routes
63 miles: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/86645407/
35 miles: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/86633791
12 miles: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/84621203
*Please note that Map My Ride will not allow us to include the 202 Bypass on our 63 and 35 mile routes, as it is currently under construction. Please refer to cue sheets for exact turns and correct mileage. Riders will be taking the 202 Bypass between Bristol Road and Lower State Road. The ADA does not encourage riders to take the 202 Bypass in advance of the event.
“Please note that routes are subject to change. Check back here for updates.”
If you have questions regarding the event or would like to get involved in the planning, please contact Molly McGlinchey at 610-828-5003 ext. 4629
Don't have a Bike? Check out the shops below for rentals:
Human Zoom, 4159 Main Street Philadelphia, PA 19127 (215-487-7433)
Fairmount Bicycles, 2015 Fairmount AvePhiladelphia, PA 19130 (267-507-9370)
Breakaway Bikes, 1923 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215-568-6002)
New Hope Cycles, 404 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA 18938 (215-862-6888)
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Additional Information:
Interested in volunteering for the Tour de Cure?
We need over 200 volunteers to help with day of event activities such as registration, rest stop management, t-shirt distribution and food prep. Please contact Jessica Beermann at JBeermann@diabetes.org or via phone at 610-828-5003 to learn more.
JOIN IRON ANDY AND TEAM AT THE AMBLER TOUR DE CURE: (information below)
Enjoy Music at the Tour by Carmen Magro
www.carmenmagro.com
http://facebook.com/carmenmagromusic
Twitter: @CarmenMagro
2012 Tour de Cure Jerseys! - Fundraising Incentives
The 2012 Jersey (RED)! Raise $500+ and choose this amazing jersey as your thank you gift!
The Champions Jersey (GOLD)! Champions to Stop Diabetes jersey! Raise $2600+ and choose the as your thank you gift!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CURRENT 2012 CHAMPIONS: David Swoyer, Matthew Tomasicchio, Larry Lukin, Steve Mars, Lois Deckelbaum, Lee Maloy, Joseph Smith, Wesley Miles, Kishor Daga, Deana Poole, Craig Reiser, William Rodgers, Mark Peterson, Geoff Kase, John Spillane, Kevin Horio, James Godorecci, Larry Deckelbaum and Matt Delany!
Remember YOU can be a Champion of Tour too! Tour Champions are riders that have raise $1,000+ for 2012!
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Social Networking
Don't forget to "LIKE" us on FACEBOOK at Tour de Cure Philadelphia!!!
The official Greater Philadelphia Tour de Cure Twitter Page is here! Follow us @tourdcurephilly for information, news, and events.
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