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Event Details
Register Today to Take the Ride of Your Life! The North Shore Tour de Cure is a one-day cycling celebration bringing together cyclists of all ages and levels. Watch our video from the 2012 North Shore Tour to see Why We Ride.
There are four fantastic route options including a 15 mile ride through charming countryside and nearby parks as well as longer and more challenging route options. There is also a challenging 100 mile Gran Fondo which features an epic ride throughout the North Shore, including two timed segments. We truly have something for everyone!
All Tour de Cure routes are safe and fully supported with route marshals, SAG vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. At the finish, you will be welcomed with cheering volunteers, great food and more!
Every participant must be at the $200 fundraising minimum by Sunday, May 19th in order to ride*.
Riders not at the minimum by day-of-event will be asked to either pay the balance or provide a credit card that we will hold for 30 days before charging in order to give additional time to fundraise the remaining amount.
*Gran Fondo riders who have paid the full registration fee do not have a fundraising minimum.
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Check-In/Start Times and Route Information
While the current weather forecast looks great, remember that WE RIDE RAIN OR SHINE and so please dress appropriately for the weather that day.
Routes and Schedule - click on your route below, or visit our Route Page for maps and complete route details.
Important note: Routes will not start/finish along RT 1 but
instead cross RT 1 with a police detail at the start/finish.
| Route |
Check-In Time |
Start Time |
Minimum Pace |
Route Closure |
| 100 mile Gran Fondo |
6:00 a.m. |
7:00 a.m. |
14 mph |
3:00 p.m. |
| 62 mile |
7:30 a.m. |
8:30 a.m. |
11.5 mph |
3:00 p.m. |
| 31 mile |
9:00 a.m. |
10:00 a.m. |
8 mph |
3:00 p.m. |
| 15 mile |
10:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m. |
6 mph |
2:00 p.m. |
We’re excited to announce the new Android app for Ride with GPS which enables you to download cue sheets to your smart phones! The app is called Cue Sheet and provides you with turn guidance for pre-planned routes using our route planner. Download Cue Sheet from the Android Market.
Changing Routes: If you would like to change your distance, you can do so on Sunday, as we are no longer processing route changes in our office. Please arrive based on the check-in time of the route you are changing to and notify the check-in volunteer that you are changing routes.
Mechanical Support: There will be basic mechanical support at the start line, but plan to have your bike tuned and ready to ride when you arrive on Sunday. If you are in need of a pre-ride tune-up, we encourage you to visit one of our Bike Shop Partners (listed at the bottom of this email).
Route Safety: All routes will be fully supported with route safety vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with water, Gatorade, bananas, oranges, Go Macro Bars and other assorted snacks. Should you run into any problems on the route, you can call our Command Center at 978-887-1198. Program the number into your cell phone now so you are all set for Sunday.
Pre-Ride: We will have coffee, a light breakfast/snacks, and water at the start line for our riders. There will be a brief speaking program prior to the start of each route that will include ride details and safety tips.
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Before You Ride
Start Line Festivities
6:00 a.m. – 100 Mile Gran Fondo Check-In Opens
7:00 a.m. – 100 Mile Gran Fondo Starts
7:30 a.m. – 62 Mile Check-In Opens
8:30 a.m. – 62 Mile Starts
9:00 a.m. – 31 Mile Check-In Opens
10:00 a.m. – 31 Mile Starts
10:00 a.m. – 15 Mile Check-In Opens
11:00 a.m. – 15 Mile Starts
Start/Finish Line: Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA.
Event Layout: Download a copy of our Site Map to see the general layout of the event.
Parking: There is ample parking on site at the Fairgrounds for riders as well as friends/family to join before and after the ride. You will be greeted by a parking volunteer and directed where to park. Please follow the instructions we have a traffic pattern set up to accommodate riders leaving/returning to the fairgrounds and their safety is our top priority.
What to Bring: Please review our Tour de Cure Rider Packing List, but the most important things are your Cyclist Waiver (download it here), your helmet, and if you have any cash/checks to turn in, your collection envelope (we will have extras on-site). If you are not turning money in at the event, you do not need to bring your collection envelope.
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Crossing the Finish Line
Post-Ride Celebration
11:30 a.m. – Lunch and Live Entertainment Starts
12:00 p.m. – Expo and Festival Opens
2:00 p.m. - 15 mile route closes
2:00 p.m. – Awards Program
2:15 p.m. – Red Rider Group Photo
3:00 p.m. - 31, 62, and 100 Mile Gran Fondo Routes Close
3:30 p.m. – Festival Closes and Event Ends.
Lunch: Our post-ride cookout will offer grilled chicken, veggie burgers, a salad bar and soup. Lunch is free for riders. Family and friends are invited to join you in the lunch tent, but to help cover costs, we are asking for a $5 donation to the ADA from any non-riders for lunch.
Post-Ride Festival: There will be a live band, a bike expo, games, activities, awards ceremony and more! Please note that due to the liquor laws in the Town of Topsfield, there will not be a beer vendor at the festival.
Day-Of Questions and Assistance: If there is anything you need while at the event, you can stop by our Info Table or look for one of our ADA Staff Members in the light blue shirts, or the Volunteers in the lime green shirts. They will be more than happy to assist you or your friends or family on-site.
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Champions To Stop 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 and benefits at the event, as well as other perks throughout the year.
The deadline to qualify for the day-of-event Champion Benefits has
passed, however all riders who reach the $1,000 Champion level will be
contacted regarding the Champion gift, Champion t-shirt and other post-event benefits.
Congratulations to Our Current Champions: Ana
Avellan, Terry Cowman, Richard Fink, Darby Foster, Marty Miserandino,
Andrew Phillips, Victoria Reierson, Charbel Salameh, Peter Shepard,
Brendan Tierney, Patrick Warner, Eugene Clements, Kevin Dolan, Sean
O'Hare, Melanie Redden, Lisa Venditti, William Whitney, Callie Roberts,
Paul Dadak, David Leong, Michael Marion, Gina Warner, Jared Crotty, Max
Streng, Al Mallette, Robert Leslie, Gerard Dwan, Jagger Polvino, Paula
Bossone, Larry Jones, Caren Mulcunry, Fran Seager, Ewan McColloch, Joel
Parker, Jennifer Linnane, Katharine Henderson, Jason Novak, Malcolm
Henderson, Kate Coughlin, Brian Mullins, George Henderson, Paul Uzgiris,
Jeff Moses, Eric Sandblom, Mark Bowen, Rudy Streng, Michael Hohmann,
Alyssa Torjesen
Mary Felton, Jim Brock, Chad
Miller, Robert Lambe, Cindy-Lou Sullivan, Mark Namaroff, David Kjendal,
James Byron, Steven Bourdon, Thomas Egan, Bernard Volz, Amy Henderson, Gail Walker, Ben Kahrl, Steven McGrath, Evan Berg, Thomas Buske
Melanie Crimble, Shawn Diaz, Douglas Foster, Patrick Gallagher
Jeff Mann, Michael Polonsky, Francis Quimby, Kristofer Reierson
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Go Red Rider! You Are Why We Ride!
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.
 Red Rider Day-of-Event Information
- Visit the Red Rider tent before the ride to pick up your Red Rider jersey. Jerseys will be given out based on registration date to Red Riders who have met the $200 fundraising minimum.
- All extra Red Rider jerseys will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
- Any Red Rider who doesn't receive a jersey will get a Red Rider t-shirt.
- Following the awards ceremony, please join us for the Red Rider group photo at 2:15 p.m. at the Red Rider tent.
Visit our Red Rider page for more info on the Red Strider program.
Special thanks to Red Rider sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
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Thank You Gifts
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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| Raise $500 and choose the official 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey at the $500 level (women's sleeveless option also available). |
Raise $2,600 and become a Champion on a Mission and choose the coveted gold Champions jersey. |
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Upcoming Events and Rider News
North Shore Riders in the News: Our Tour de Cure riders and volunteers have been the talk of the town! Visit the North Shore Tour Media Page to see the stories
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Effective Fundraising How To – A Force
for Good!
By Marty Miserandino, Fit Werx, Road and
Triathlon Cycling Specialists
Over the past seven years I’m proud to say that
I have individually raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities
including the American Diabetes Association. As a result I’m always
asked, “How do you do it?” In my opinion, it’s really simple. The
number one reason people don’t get the support they hope for is that they don’t
ask and/or they don’t ask enough. Click
here to read the full article with Marty's low effort-high impact ideas
that will help you reach your fund raising goals.
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Additional Information
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 coaches
elite athletes, 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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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
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- Bike Shop Sponsors -
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- Media Sponsors -
- Local Partners -
Please contact kbagley@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring Tour de Cure.
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Register On Sunday
Online registration is now closed. We welcome riders to sign up on Sunday.
Refer to the chart below and arrive based on the check-in time for the route you would like to ride.
If you are riding the 15, 31 or 62 mi ride, you will need to provide the $25 registration fee and $200 fundraising minimum.
If you are riding the 100 mile Gran Fondo, you will need to pay the $250 registration fee but there is no fundraising minimum.
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Pre-Ride Packet Pick Up
Saturday, May 18th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pinnacle Bike Works
45 Enon Street
Beverly, MA 01915
- No registrations will be processed - walk on registration can take place on Sunday
- No money collection - donations can be turned in Sunday at Express Check-In
All riders that do early pick up on Saturday MUST go to the Express Check-In table on Sunday to check in their number only.
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Day-of-Event Resources
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Have Cash/Check Donations?
Any offline donations can be sent to our local office:
American Diabetes AssociationAttn: North Shore Tour10 Speen Street, 2nd FloorFramingham, MA 01701
Please download a deposit slip to properly credit donation. Checks can be made out to the American Diabetes Association
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Lodging Information
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore
50 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, Massachusetts
USA 01923
Tel: +1-978-777-2500
Fax: +1-978-750-7959
Book Your Room Now
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Connect With Us!
 
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Donate your time and Stop Diabetes! The Tour de Cure depends on day-of-event volunteers to help the event run smoothly. There are many different areas to volunteer at and there is something for everyone.
Visit our Volunteer Page to learn more about volunteering and to sign up.
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