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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
 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 Kennebunks Tour de Cure is a one-day celebration bringing together cyclists of all ages and abilities. With five route length options, anyone can participate. All routes, except the family-friendly 5K, follow Maine's scenic coastline, featuring rocky coves, sandy beaches, and breath-taking vacation homes, all in the bicycle-friendly communities of Southern Maine. Check out the photos from the 2012 Kennebunks Tour de Cure!
Take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!
Click on your Route to View in Ride with GPS or Download an Overview Map in PDF.
Visit Our Newly Updated Routes Page for Complete Details
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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!
Congratulations to our current 2013 Champions so far: Jennifer Ballard, Kathy Belanger, Brandon Fogwell, Philip Giordano, Ana Lipp, Tanya Lowell, Sandra Morin, Chad Tinti, James Tule, Eric Wicklund, Carol Cain, Michael Davidson, Brian Perkins, Cynde Denson, Cody Salisbury, Erin Holt, Dean Ouellet, Grant Helmerci, Sydney Palmiotto, Paige Carter, Deni Tirrell, Trevor Palmiotto, Evan Leonard, Peter Lewis, Scott Searway, Tim Poulin, Linda Lambert, David Rodgers, Meg Rotondo, Janis Rodgers, Scott Tirrell, Kristin Murak, Nancy Prescott, Anne Moore
If you raise $2,600, in honor of the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, you will become a Champion on a Mission and can receive the coveted gold Champions jersey.
Read more about Champions to Stop Diabetes.
Special Thanks to Our Champions to Stop Diabetes Sponsor
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RED RIDERS
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!
In order to be guaranteed a Red Rider Jersey at the Tour, you must have been registered by March 20th.
Riders that register after the deadline will receive a
jersey on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Riders
that don't receive a jersey will get a Red Rider t-shirt.
Special Thanks to Our Red Rider Sponsor
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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.
$500 2013 Tour Jersey - Men’s
Women’s sleeveless option available
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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.
Join Team Red today!
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 Join Us at the Kennebunkport Festival
This year, the Kennebunks Tour de Cure will be a part of the 2013
Kennebunkport Festival. Make a weekend out of your trip to Kennebunk and
experience Maine at its finest. Celebrate the excellence of Maine's chefs,
artists, musicians, wine purveyors and beer makers surrounded by the ocean,
engaged with the people and immersed in the enduring charm of Kennebunkport.
The Kennebunkport Festival is produced by the
staffs of Maine Magazine and Maine
Home+Design Magazine.
Find out more at www.kennebunkportfestival.com
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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 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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Dri-Fit Shirts are Going Quick!
The FIRST 125 riders to raise $500 will
receive a 2013 Tour de Cure dri-fit t-shirt.
there were only 53 left as of Wednesday, May 22nd, so get one before they are gone!
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Day-of-Event Resources
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Have Cash or Check Donations?
You can send any offline donations along with a deposit slip to:
American Diabetes Association
Attn: Kennebunks Tour de Cure
P.O. Box 10310
Portland, ME 04103.
Checks can be made out to the American Diabetes Association.
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FUNDRAISING TOOLS
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Individual and Team Incentives
The Kennebunks Tour offers great incentives, perks and day-of-event benefits to individual riders raising $1,000 or more and teams raising $5,000 or more.
Check out all the the Individual Incentives the Team Incentives you can get this year.
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The Tour de Cure depends on volunteers to help recruit riders, organize logistics, and help the event run smoothly!
Visit our Volunteer Page to learn about the different opportunities and to sign up.
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