Thank you to all
who participated in the 2013 Chicagoland
Tour de Cure!
More than 950 riders raised over $400,000 (and counting) to
Stop Diabetes! Your dedication and passion are critical to strengthening our
movement, and for that we Thank You. We truly appreciate our wonderful riders,
volunteers and committee members! Check back shortly for 2014 Chicagoland Tour de Cure information!
2013 Chicagoland Tour de Cure event photos can be found on our social media sites:
 facebook.com/tdcchicago or  flickr.com/photos/chicagoada
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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 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.
Congratulations to our 2013 Champions on a Mission!
Edward Gritzenbach - David Gibbs - David Kirkby - Eric Christy-William Nedza - Steve Levinthal - Jon Newcomb - Matt Ruby
Congratulations to our 2013 Champions to Stop Diabetes!
Kent Billingsley - Barry Tobias - Thomas Armstrong - Patrice Cibella - Michael Paul - Tracy Halsema- Karl Pradel - Scott Patton - Maggie Novak - William Peterman - Sue Fleischman - Ron Degnan - Jon Newcomb - Robert Clavel - Marty Acks - Matthew Dzik - Carlos Gravis - John Brooks - Pamela Ziegler - Bob Brown - Jeffrey Randa - Michael Sibell - Charles Kelly - Bob Clavel - Anne Oliva - George Spatz - Reis Kayser - Paul Sheward - Karen Lang - Curtis brown - Michael Ponzio - Jessica Merritt - Laurie Scheffers - Tess Anderson - Jacquelyn Merritt - Thomas Gritzenbach - Stacey Knowles - Bart Sarver - Chris Stair - Dan Kilburg - Anna Gritzenbach - Eddie Villarreal - Thomas Kaster - Ava Mihelich - Lisa Ruhland - Melissa Cote - Rich Dahlman- Elisabeth Evenhouse - Bonnie Kracun - Thomas Kuenn - Debra Little - Jeff Sostak - Eric Spaid - Jarred Winandy
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Thank You Gifts- Deadline is July 9th
Your Tour Center is still taking donations through July 9th and all fundraising dollars brought in by Tuesday, July 9th will count toward your Thank You Gift, which start at $250 raised.
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.
By raising $500, you will receive the commemorative Tour de Cure jersey or Women's Sleeveless jersey. Take a closer look at all of our Tour de Cure Jerseys.
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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. The purpose of the Red Riders is to support everyone who lives with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and showcase the courage it takes to live every day with this difficult disease.
Red Riders are being supported all year long now and the shout, "GO RED RIDER" is taking the country by storm! Check it out! Red Riders who raise the minimum $200 will receive the 2013 Red Rider Jersey.
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2013 Routes
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Day of Event Details
    
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
Tour is a one-day ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone: occasional riders, families and experienced cyclists. Route Distances range from 10, 20, 35, 62, or 100 miles and every route is supported with rest stops, food to fuel the journey, and fans to cheer on riders. This year, the Chicagoland Tour de Cure is being held at a new location- the Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL
FAQ'S
Can I still ride if I have not registered online? Yes. Our website will stop taking online registrations on Saturday, June 8th. You may come to the "ADA Not Yet Registered" tent with your $30 registration fee on Sunday. You will also need to pay the $200 minimum fundraising requirement at this time (see below).
What if I have not raised the minimum $200 when I check-in on event day? All riders who have not met the fundraising minimum of $200 by Sunday will be asked to provide a credit card number and fill out a commitment form before being permitted to ride.
What if I need non-emergency support or assistance on the route? If you have your cell phone with you and need non-emergency help out on the course, please call 312-835-8062 for assistance. Please dial 911 for medical emergencies.
What if it rains? Please remember, we ride rain or shine so come prepared with the appropriate riding gear (even though we’re hoping for perfect riding conditions!). Rain will not stop us from our efforts to Stop Diabetes! In the event of extreme weather (lightening, tornado, etc.) we will make a formal announcement by email, phone and on our website as to whether the event needs to be cancelled or postponed, but it will only be done so for extreme circumstances. Please call 815-834-0675 for the latest weather information. For event day information including weather related announcement, please dial the non-emergency number, 312-835-8062.
Where can I park at Two Brothers? Just follow the signs that will be posted around Two Brothers, but all Tour parking will be in the Metra lot. There will be NO parking fees.
Is breakfast available? Yes, breakfast will available to registered riders beginning at 6:00 am.
Will I get lunch? Your bib includes your lunch ticket. Use your ticket to redeem for a boxed lunch & soft drink. Two Brothers will also provide one free drink for riders 21 and over.
How can I receive a jersey? Riders can earn a jersey by raising at least $500 or more. Mens and womens sizes are available. Any registered Red Riders who raises at least $200 will receive a Red Rider jersey.
Can I bring money to the event? Yes, riders may bring cash or checks to the ADA solutions tent on event day. Money will also be accepted online and in check form through July 9th 2013.
Please send any checks or Offline Donations to:
American Diabetes Association
Attn: Chicagoland Tour de Cure
55 E Monroe, Suite 3420
Chicago, IL 60603
*Checks should be made payable to the American Diabetes Association.
How do I enter an offline donation to my personal fundraising page? Login to your Tour Center and click the Progress tab. On the right you’ll see a blue hyperlink that says Enter Checks/Cash.
EVERY rider must sign Emergency & Event Waiver forms. Download and print the form here, or we will have extra waivers at the registration area, but this slows down your check in time.
All riders must wear a helmet in order to ride.
More information can be found the Final Rider Instruction Guide.
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Event Highlights
Take the Ride of Your Life! Each rider is required to fundraise at least $200 to ride, and by raising the minimum $200 you will receive the following benefits:
- A Tour de Cure event t-shirt.
- An official 2013 Red Rider cycling jersey (if you qualify as a Red Rider).
- Fully supported Rest Stops and SAG support throughout each route.
- Breakfast, Lunch and an array of food and beverages at each Rest Stop.
- Improved long-distance routes and beautiful IL Prairie Path Routes.
- Kids Activities at the post-ride festival.
- Admission to the post-ride festival, including a beverage ticket (ages 21 and over) and live entertainment, held at Two Brothers Roundhouse.
- Access to an online Tour Center, complete with Fundraising Tools for iphone, android and facebook, training tips, and pre-written easy to use email templates.
Your fundraising and donations will help fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; provide objective and credible information; and give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. View our "Your Dollars at Work" page to learn more.
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Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Media Sponsor
Special Thanks
Rest Stop and Fesitival Sponsors
Other Great Sponsors
 
Please contact Lisa Poppe Adams at chicagotour@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring Chicagoland Tour de Cure.
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We still need your help to hit our fundraising goal of $520,000!
The post-event
fundraising deadline to qualify for your Thank You Gift or Jersey is July 9th.
If you have checks and cash, please mail them to the American Diabetes
Association Chicago office by July 9th:
American Diabetes Association
Attn: Chicagoland Tour de Cure
55 E Monroe, Suite 3420
Chicago, IL 60603
*Checks should be made
payable to the American Diabetes Association.
Receipts can be downloaded here.
Congratulations to Melissa Cote, who won the $250 Amazon.com Gift Card!
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Connect With Us!
Have pictures from the ride? We want to see them! Feel free to post them on the Chicagoland Tour de Cure Facebook page:
facebook.com/tdcchicago
 
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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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