DFW Tour de Cure

Register. Ask a Friend. Start a Team. Stop Diabetes.

Date: August 3, 2013
Start Location: Texas Motor Speedway
Event Manager: Kelley Coffman
Email: kcoffman@diabetes.org
Phone: 1-888-DIABETES, x6102
Fundraising Goal: $500,000.00
Achieved to Date: $59,341.40
Days to Event: 71
Number of Teams: 50
Number of Riders: 592
Registration Fee: $15
Fundraising Minimum: $200 (children 12 and under are not required to fundraise)
Route Distances: 62, 32, 15 and 5 miles

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Get your engines ready to take a lap around the Texas Motor Speedway in support of a great cause! Ride across scenic rural Texas roads while visiting some of the best rest stops in the country and hear from volunteers cheering you along your way. Upon crossing the finish line, like many NASCAR greats, more fun awaits you! Enjoy live music, delicious food, entertainment, cool perks and Texas-sized fun! Hit the Texas Motor Speedway start/finish line at full speed- READY, SET, GO!

 


irideimageTour 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. So take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!

 



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Join us for the DFW Tour de Cure Kick-off Ride Picnic in Fort Worth

Dust off the bike! Join us on Saturday, June 1st for three casual road ride options to learn more about Tour de Cure, meet friends and enjoy lunch on us! Routes of 5, 20 and 35 miles will be hosted by experienced cyclists and supported by our friends at Bicycles Inc. You don’t have to ride to enjoy all the FUN! Families and Friends welcome! EVERYONE is welcome to join the festivities and learn more about Tour de Cure. Complementary lunch provided, a playground for the kids, music, and much more!

  • FREE Tour de Cure registration!
  • All those in attendance the day of the Kickoff Party will be registered to win an IPOD Shuffle and Tour de Cure Handle Bar Speakers, and other prizes!

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. 35 Mile Road Ride Begins
9:30 a.m. 20 Mile Road Ride Begins
10:00 a.m. 5 Mile Ride Begins
11:00 a.m. Party Begins
Noon Remarks & Prize Drawing

Location:
Dutch Branch Park, Pavilion #1 (Google maps link)
Park Road 3 (renamed, Lakeshore Drive)
Benbrook, TX 76126

RSVP: Kevin Smith at kesmith@diabetes.org


Additional Information

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.

 


Presenting Sponsors

Lockheed 300Trinity 300

Sponsors

Primus 200Holmes Murphy 150Slimming World

Cinemark325RBM200

 

In-Kind Sponsors

My Fit Foods 175

Please contact Kelley Coffman or Ryan Armstrong to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

 

 

Contact Us

Kelley Coffman
Tour de Cure Director
972.392.1181, ext. 6102

Kevin Smith
Event Logistics
972.392.1181, ext. 6105

Ryan Armstrong
Corporate Relations
972.392.1181, ext. 6031

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Fundraising Resources

Downloads
Donor Receipt
Fundraising Guide
FAQ: Participant Center
Participant Center Guide
Uploading Contacts
Team Captain Guide
FAQ: Team Captains
ADA North TX: What we Do  

YouTube Videos
Fundraising with Facebook
Importing & Managing Contacts
Individual Registration
Team Registration
Sending Emails
Tour YouTube Page
Tour Participant Center

 

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Top Teams & Riders

TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS
  1. Leading the Pack Self Donor Kyle Morgan - $4,652.00
  2. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Lew Alexander - $2,727.00
  3. Hill Climber Self Donor Jason Neely - $1,551.00
  4. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Scott Arnold - $1,269.00
  5. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor John Sanchez - $1,106.00
  6. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor Tracy Gordon - $1,104.00
  7. Champion to Stop Diabetes Self Donor David Thompson - $1,097.69
  8. Champion to Stop Diabetes Cary Tumlinson - $1,090.00
  9. Champion to Stop Diabetes Sharon Sartor - $1,090.00
  10. Champion to Stop Diabetes Jeff Kilarski - $1,088.00

TOP TEAMS

Family/Friend Team

  1. DFW Team Red - $19,587.83
  2. Verizon Kickstart Insulin - $2,571.00
  3. Rozman Rough Riders - $1,610.00
  4. Team Julie - $1,384.00
  5. The Rusty Needles - $772.00
  6. Southpaws Organic Grill - $584.00
  7. Got Jack's Back - $406.00
  8. Livabetes - $328.00
  9. Amazing Grace - $321.00
  10. Team RRFR - $298.00

Corporate Team

  1. Lockheed Martin - $9,386.00
  2. Team Trinity Industries - $7,951.00
  3. Lilly Diabetes - Dallas/Ft Worth - $2,262.00
  4. Team Citi Texas - $1,811.00
  5. United Copper Industries - $1,755.00
  6. Team Celanese - $1,528.00
  7. Velo Valero - $200.00
  8. Novo Nordisk - $110.00
  9. Team Gold's Dallas - $100.00
  10. MedAssets - $67.00

Club/Organization Team

  1. Rich-Tone Riders - $1,575.00
  2. Bicycle Freaks of Texas - $582.00
  3. XTO Energy - $480.00
  4. Woodforest - $83.00
  5. Athletes On Track - $76.00

 

 

 

 

THE RIDE:
Dust off the bike! Join us for three casual road ride options to learn more about Tour de Cure, meet friends and enjoy lunch on us! Routes of 5, 20 and 35 miles will be hosted by experienced cyclists and supported by our friends at Bicycles Inc.

THE PARTY:
You don’t have to ride to enjoy all the FUN! Families and Friends welcome! EVERYONE is welcome to join the festivities and learn more about Tour de Cure. Complementary lunch provided, a playground for the kids, music, and much more!

Bring friends to sign up for…

- FREE Tour de Cure registration!
- All those in attendance the day of the Kickoff Party will be registered to win an IPOD Shuffle and Tour de Cure Handle Bar Speakers, and other prizes!

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. 35 Mile Road Ride Begins
9:30 a.m. 20 Mile Road Ride Begins
10:00 a.m. 5 Mile Ride Begins
11:00 a.m. Party Begins
Noon Remarks & Prize Drawing

Location:
Dutch Branch Park, Pavilion #1
Park Road 3 (renamed, Lakeshore Drive)
Benbrook, TX 76126

RSVP: Kevin Smith at kesmith@diabetes.org