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Important Day of Event Information
The Tour will be starting at the Grantville Fire Company Fairgrounds located at 251 Firehouse Road, Grantville, PA 17028. Click here for a map!
ROUTE UPDATE: The 100K
route will be a two-loop course and will utilize the 50K route twice.
Check-in and start times do vary by route!
Please consult the local route guide for other important day of event details!
We're asking all riders to please plug the following Rider Emergency Number into their phones to use on the day of the event in case you need additional assistance while riding: (717) 926-6652
Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances the Spin-A-Thon has been canceled this year. You are more than welcome to ride in any of our other four great routes! Please contact Sara Heller at sheller@diabetes.org if you were registered for the Spin-A-Thon and would still like to participate this year.
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, full SAG support, and 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, live 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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Live Entertainment 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!
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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 Sara Heller at sheller@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 hundreds of riders and they need some great people keeping everything in line and running on schedule!
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We're gearing up for a great day of event!
Here are few important day of event reminders to make your Tour de Cure experience the best it can be:
- All riders must meet the minimum fundraising requirement of $200 in order to participate.
- No helmet, no ride!
- We ride rain or shine so please bring the appropriate riding gear with you!
- Online registration closes at 11pm on Thursday, June 6. On-site registration will be available at the event on June 8.
- Please bring your completed waiver (Emergency Information Form) with you along with your Collection Envelope if you have funds to turn in. No collection envelope is needed if you raised all of your money online. ALL RIDERS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
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