Twin Cities Tour De Cure

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

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Start Location: Minnehaha Falls Park
Event Manager: Janeece Oatman
Email: joatman@diabetes.org
Phone: 1-888-DIABETES x 6784
Fundraising Goal: $1,000,000.00
Achieved to Date: $412,750.85
Days to Event: 8
Number of Teams: 154
Number of Riders: 1,867
Registration Fee: $15 through 4/1; then $25; $35 event walkup on 6/1
Fundraising Minimum: $150/adult (ages 13+); $50/child (pedaling through age 12)
Route Distances: 7mi*18mi*27mi*45mi*62mi*100mi*

Presented By: Optum New

   
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Event Highlights

Red Riders BridgeTour 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.  Enjoy beautiful local scenery, rest stops and support, and lots of "Go Red Rider" cheers as we rally around those living with diabetes.  Celebrate at the finish with the best after party in the business.

Take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!  Ride. Party. Stop Diabetes.



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.

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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!

Anyone who raises $1,000 or more will be invited to our Champions Dinner that takes place the night before the ride. Save the date for Friday, May 31st 6-8PM.

Congratulations to our Current Champions!

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.

 

Red Rider logoDo you or someone you know have diabetes?

 Red Rider with family
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!


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.

 

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.

 

 

Local News & Events

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Start Location: Minnehaha Falls Park
Address: 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Routes: 7, 18, 27, 45, 62, and 100 miles
Start Times:  Click Here


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.

 



Presented By:

Optum New

Local Sponsors:

Medifast   Allina Small
     Eriks small
       Lloyds    Hormel                   Granite City (ws)
   Cadillac Ranch (ws)    Lowry                  Groveland
     3 Squares      Scusi
              Edina Grill
     Longfellow               Highland        Boston scientific small   
           Schells
   Amlacin _Upsher     GoMacro
    Prism small       Barrett Hunks Removing JunkNovo small
       Childrens    
          Austin      ARM small
        Aagesen small       Cyclequest   Coppersmith
     Capture Studios small        Freewheel small     now bike small
     Boehms small         Trailhead small          The hub small
            Tonka small         Penn Small        Podiumwear
   Walser small                  Sheraton small          Point    
     Dorsey       Willis Found      VRS
         Tailormade      KIND       WFM 
     Cities 97 small        KDWB small       KFAN small
         2013 Newstalk            

 

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Please contact joatman@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring Tour de Cure.

 

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Top Teams & Riders

TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS
  1. You're a Star Self Donor ATU 1005 - $5,690.00
  2. Leading the Pack Self Donor Marty Paradise - $4,729.00
  3. Leading the Pack Self Donor Michael D'onofrio - $4,556.00
  4. Leading the Pack Self Donor Darin Thureen - $4,190.00
  5. Leading the Pack Self Donor Gary Hatfield - $3,990.00
  6. Leading the Pack Betsy Seaquist - $3,928.00
  7. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Paul Thorsgaard - $3,438.00
  8. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Payton Kilbourn - $3,382.00
  9. Champion on a Mission Timmy Webber Sr. - $3,201.00
  10. Champion on a Mission Self Donor Lauren Hughes - $3,142.00

TOP TEAMS

Family/Friend Team

  1. TKO Diabetes - $23,433.82
  2. The Pancremaniacs - $14,246.00
  3. Paul's Pedalers - $12,725.00
  4. Ruddy Ramblers - $10,573.00
  5. Rejuvenationz - $9,036.00
  6. Team Insulinator - $7,899.00
  7. Sugar Rush - $7,621.00
  8. Evil Brain From Outer Space - $6,567.00
  9. Sweet Spokes - $5,008.00
  10. Team Paradise - $4,860.00

Corporate Team

  1. Team Optum - $34,064.00
  2. Team Metro Transit/ATU - $16,795.00
  3. BestBuy/Rimmerers - $11,582.00
  4. Concur Technologies - $9,037.00
  5. RTI - $8,792.00
  6. Team ARKRAY - $5,188.00
  7. Piper Jaffray - $5,135.00
  8. Allina Bike Club (ABC) - $3,567.60
  9. Park Nicollet Purple Riders - $3,415.60
  10. Team Coloplast - $3,181.00

Club/Organization Team

  1. Team RED Twin Cities - $43,023.10
  2. Team CycleQuest - $11,546.00
  3. Life Time Fitness - Club Employees & Members - $6,254.00
  4. Med 6 Beta Bikers/Decade of Discovery - $5,760.00
  5. Obama Elementary Tigers - $1,896.00
  6. Life Time Fitness - Corporate - $1,628.00
  7. ADA Board, Family and Friends - $1,347.00
  8. The General - $1,194.00
  9. DCTC Lions Club - $652.00
  10. Flex Appeal Saint Paul - $548.00