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Event Highlights
The Central PA 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 beautiful Central PA, the Tour provides four routes, a spin-a-thon, a separate Mountainbike Challenge**, 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, cheerleaders, 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.
Take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!
**The mountain bike challenge will
take place on May 5th, at Camp Mack Boy Scouts Camp (same place as last year!)
If you're planning to ride, please email Jackie Cook at
jcook@diabetes.org!
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Live Enterainment on June 8th by ...
Mark DeRose (electric guitar and vocals) is joined by The
Dreadnought Brigade, Aaron Gagne (drums and vocals), Jason Mundok (bass and
vocals), and Steven Courtney (keyboards, vocals, banjitar, harmonica,
percussion, kitchen sink, etc.). They bring high energy blue-eyed soul to every
show. It’s mix of folk, funk, and southern boogie-woogie.
“Mark plays a sunny blend of folk and funk. The music
shines through those glass half empty days.” – Mike Cagesso, York Daily Record
Check out their links below and support this incredible group of talented musicians:
www.markderosemusic.com
www.twitter.com/markderosemusic
www.sonicbids.com/markderose
The day will start out at 11:00am with a solo performance from Mark DeRose, followed by two sets of the group in the afternoon! The band will wrap up around 2:45pm - so make sure you don't miss them!
Are you an entertainer of some sort and interested in performing at any future Tour de Cure events? Feel free to contact Jackie at JCook@diabetes.org or via phone, 717-657-4310 ext: 4617
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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!
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!
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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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.
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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.
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Local News & Events
We need Volunteer Support!
Volunteering is a fun way to get involved and meet other people who support the work of the American Diabetes Association. We are looking for over 200 volunteers to make sure that our riders get the hydration they want, the direction they need and the inspiration to reach the finish line. If you're interested, please contact Jackie Cook at jcook@diabetes.org.
Route Marshals needed!
We are looking for individuals who will serve as safety marshals throughout our three routes. They will support riders with basic mechanical and medical needs until a SAG vehicle arrives. You will help be the eyes and ears of the route.
SAG Vehicle Drivers NEEDED!
Each vehicle patrols a section of the route between rest stops, lending assistance and transportation to injured cyclists, cyclists needing technical support, etc. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle able to transport both bikes and passengers.
Cheerleaders NEEDED!
Want to be a part of the cheerleading squad? Don't worry! There's no uniforms required! Just lots of enthusiasm, a loud voice, and passion! We need people to cheer our riders on as they leave the start line and come barreling through the finish line! Remember, a lot of our cyclists are riding with diabetes, give them the support they need to get through the last part of the race!
Help with our TENTS!
Are you organized, patient, and friendly? We'd love for your assistance! We need a lot of help with registration and food tents! We're hosting over 600 riders and they need some great people keeping everything in line and running on schedule!
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Tour Technology!
 The 2013 Tour iPhone and Android apps are
now available in the iPhone and Android app stores. Check out the updates and new features
and take your fundraising on the go!
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You're invited to our Rider Kick Off!
Join us on April 20th, for our 2013 Tour de Cure kick off! We will have a 13-mile and 26-mile option for a pre-ride, meeting in front of Mount Hope Estate Winery at 9:30am. This is a rider led ride! After the ride, enjoy lunch and a brew at the Swashbuckler BrewPub!
This event is a great way to learn more information about the American Diabetes Association, as well as meet some of your fellow cyclists! We hope to see you there!
If you're interested in attending,please RSVP to
Jackie Cook at jcook@diabetes.org.
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