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Skylands
Tour de Cure
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. So take the Ride of Your
Life and sign up today!
The Skylands Tour de Cure starts and ends at the Verizon campus in Basking Ridge, conveniently located at exit 30A off route 287. With routes ranging from a leisurely 13 mile ride around the nature-filled great swamp, to a challenging 100
mile through the Somerset Hills, there's something for everyone at the Tour de
Cure! No matter which distance you choose
you'll be 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.
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Routes - *click on the distance to see a map of the route
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13
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30
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50
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75
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100
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Check- In
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9:30AM
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8:30AM
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7:30AM
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6:30AM
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6:00AM
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Start Time
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10:30AM
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9:30AM
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8:30AM
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7:30AM
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6:30AM
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Event Details
Location: Verizon Corporate Campus
Address: 1 Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ
Tour Director: Taran Connelly; tconnelly@diabetes.org
1-888-DIABETES x3514
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Do you or someone you know have diabetes?
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!
Read more about the Red Rider program, meet other Red Riders, join a training ride and find our more about the Red Rider day of event experience.
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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 Tour de Cure you will automatically become a Champion to Stop Diabetes and will receive special recognition on the weekend of the event. For a full list of Champion benefits and rewards, please click here.
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 choose the coveted gold Champions jersey.
Congratulations to the following riders who have already earned Champion Status for 2013!
Stephen Marino, Jai
Westwood, Kenneth McKenna, Mark Krukar, Andrew Davies, Mark Cox, Mahlon
Stewart, Lou Bodian, Alex Trento, Scott Harmon, James Wisnewski, Mike Epstein,
Charlie Boyer, Mike Belikoff, Gina Scala, Steve Hughes, Corey Gutshall, Mitch
Krukar, Nathaniel Collins, Duane Moore, Lawrence Silverman, Peter Daly, Jenny
Massa, John Costin, Jeffrey Philips, Kelly Powers, and Bruce Cantin.
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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 Here!
Team Red Apparel
Being part of a team is a great experience. If you are interested, Team Red apparel is available for purchase including, jerseys, shorts and bib shorts, so you can show off your team spirit. Visit http://www.primalwear.com/c-278-team-red.aspx to order.
  
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Tour de Cure Jerseys & 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. Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for information on the gifts at each level.
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Raise $500 and choose the 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey!
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Raise $2,600 and choose the Champions Jersey!
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Red Rider Apparel
Red Riders are the reason we ride—they are given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event.
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Red Rider Cycling Jacket
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2013 New Red Rider Jersey |
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Red Rider Shorts
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Every Red Rider is given a jersey to proudly wear on the day of the event! |
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Each Red Rider to raise $1,000 will receive these Red Rider cycling shorts! |
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Local News & Events
Training Rides
We
will be offering weekly training rides that will meet at the War
Memorial Field in Basking Ridge, NJ. If you are a registered rider and
would like to join us, please fill out the Survey Monkey with the route
distance you plan to ride to RSVP.
Date: Saturday, May 25th
Time: 9:00 AM
Route Distance: 13 mi, 23 mi, or 34
RSVP: HERE
Exclusive Champion Contest: Win a
Trip to Climbing Camp with Chris Carmichael! 
All of our 2013 Champions will also be entered into a drawing for the chance
to attend a Carmichael Training Camp. For every additional
$1,000 you raise, you will earn another entry. The more you raise, the more
chances you have to win!
At a CTS
Climbing Camp, you'll work one-on-one with professional CTS Coaches and
learn proven skills, pacing techniques, and workouts to increase your speed,
economy, and comfort on climbs of all length and difficulty. And since what
goes up must come down, our coaches will also teach you how to descend quickly,
safely, and confidently. This camp will change how you look at hills!
*The
winner of this contest will be announced after the Tour. Please note:
travel and accommodations for this contest are not included.
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Additional Information
Top Fundraiser
Jerseys
Back by popular
demand, we will once again be awarding custom Top Fundraiser jerseys in the
following categories!
- Yellow
Jersey - Awarded to the Top Fundraiser for the 2013 Tour de Cure
- Green
Jersey (sprint jersey) – Awarded to the highest fundraising Rookie to the
Tour.
- King
of the Mountain/Polka Dot Jersey – Awarded to the most improved fundraiser.
- White Jersey
(young rider) – Awarded to the highest fundraising youth rider (under age 18).
Want the latest news on diabetes research, food and fitness? We've
covered all the basics here—and you'll find plenty of links to more
in-depth information on a variety of topics and issues. More diabetes news and info.
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Sponsors
 
Supporters
Please contact tconnelly@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring Tour de Cure.
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Current Promotions
---Only A Few Days Left for
Early Bird Registration!
Contest of the Week - Final Fundraising Sprint!
The Mission: A fundraising sprint to the finish line! For
every $50 you raise online you will receive one entry into our drawing.
The Prize: An overnight stay with breakfast for two at the Hyatt
Morristown AND two tickets to the Paper Mill Playhouse
for a performance of The Other Josh Cohen.
The Contest Details: The Tour de Cure is right around
the corner so it's time for our fundraising sprint to that $400,000 finish
line! For every $50 you raise online between today, May 23rd, and next
Wednesday, May 29th, you will receive an entry into our drawing. The more
you raise, the more chances you have to win!
Contest Winner of the Week
Congratulations to
last week's contest winner, Alex Trento! Alex was the lucky winner of a
Jamis Bike. And thank you to the 42 people who qualified for this drawing
and helped us raise over $15,600 in the last week!
2013 Tour de Cure Jersey! - See more at: http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=8612&pg=entry#sthash.apgakztK.dpuf
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