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Event Highlights
The Nebraksa 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 Tour is a ride, not a race. Whether you are an occasional rider or an experienced cyclist, there is a route just for you. Our fully SAG supported RIDE consists of three routes,- 50 mile road-ride, 20 miles and 10 miles. The day is full of fun and surprises including great food, a live band, a recovery center, and prize drawings. More information will come to those who are registered!
Our day of event will include a new start/finish line, light breakfast provided by Trader Joes, snacks on the ride provided by GoMacro and a variety from US Foods, Inc., water from Ideal Water and Jim Puls Remodeling (bottles). After you will find a recovery center provided by Omaha School of Massage and Performance Chiropractic, music from the Personics, food provided by Trader Joes, Mangia Italiana, Nebraska Brewing Company, and libations to include Glacial Till Winery. We have some GREAT rider prizes that will include a S.E. Palasade, 7 speed, hybrid bike from SCHEELS(click 'bike'), a $250 SCHEELS gift card, a $100 Mahogany Prime gift card, Tour de Cure wind jacket, cycing prints - mounted and framed, plus many more. Come and join us!
 Take the Ride of Your Life and register today!
Are you registering?? (use these videos to make it easy)
Register as an Individual Rider or Join a
Team
Register as a Team Captain
SIGN UP THIS WEEK!! REGISTRATION EVENT WEDNESDAY MAY 8: 4:30-6:30, WineStyles, 74th and Pacific, $10 registration fee and $5 wine tasting - THREE summer wines. Bonus - show up to see what it is! Can't make it? email Amy for a promo code to register w/discount.
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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 (click to see the package) 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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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!
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Fundraising and Tour Resources
Click on any of the following to get more information:
Fundraising Guide Participant Center Guide
Team Captain Guide Matching Gifts
Fundraising A-Z How to raise $150
Donor Receipts Deposit Slips
BIKE RENTALS Hotel Information
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! Or strive for $500 and get the 2013 Tour de Cure jersey.
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.
Day-of Check in Times
Route Guide
Route 2013
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Local News & Events
REGISTRATION EVENTS! This is the last week of $5 registrations.
March MADness:
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! Randy Baker from 1-80 Cosmos!
NEBRASKA TOUR NEWSclick HERE for the most recent.
Next Planning Committee meeting: Tuesday, May 7th and May 21st, 6pm, Spezia. New members are ALWAYS welcome.
wear yellow ride ! Saturday, May 18, 2013; Strategic Air and Space Museum, www.wearyellownebraska.org
Rollin to Colon: Colon Cancer Awareness Ride, Sunday, June 16, www.coloncancertaskforce.org
Owl Ride 2013, Saturday, July 13. www.owlride.org
Area Cycling events: click HERE.
Local Bike Shop Events:
Stay tuned in to this page throughout the Tour season - events, registration specials and training rides will all be posted right here!
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Additional Information
It Takes TEAMwork - Together a Greater Good (TAGG)
Let TAGG help your team raise money! Together A Greater Good is an Omaha company that allows you to simply ask your friends and family to shop their
website for discounted vouchers to local businesses, and to choose YOUR TOUR
TEAM at checkout to receive 20%! We all win with TAGG. Click HERE to get more info.
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We are excited to announce that Go Macro is the
2013 National Nutritional Bar Sponsor of the Tour de Cure! We know that
you will love these all-natural, gluten-free, macro-biotic
energy bars!
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Personal Coaching:
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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More about Diabetes...
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
Red Rider Sponsors:
  Omaha
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Bronze Sponsors:
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**Please contact Amy Bellows, abellows@diabetes.org, for more information on sponsoring Tour de Cure**
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Tour Goes Techy!
You asked for it...now we are giving you Tour on the GO!
First, the iPhone and Android Tour apps are now available. They make fundraising simple, so log into your Tour center, and click on the app buttons or visit your app store and search for Tour de Cure. You can send emails from your phone and track your progress.
Plus, the American Diabetes Association - Nebraska/South Dakota/ W.Iowa is now connected with the MeNetwork. Get connected - upload the app, search for us, and you can get updates via your phone!
'Text to Donate' option is now an option for you and your team. Click HERE to get the flyer - share with your family, friends, co-workers. Very simple.
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