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Event Highlights
Join us as we welcome Tour de Cure to the Coastal Bend for the first time! 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. There are a variety of route lengths to choose from, including 60 miles, 40 miles, 20 miles and 10 miles.
So take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!
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Registration Fee: $25.00
Fundraising Minimum: $100.00
Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors & volunteers for making the inaugural Coastal Bend Tour de Cure such a tremendous success! Pictures are now available on our Facebook page, Coastal Bend Tour de Cure!
Look what you can get if you raise at least $500! 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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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!
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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! Click here to see the flyer for the Red Rider jacket & shorts you can potentially receive!
Check out this great jersey you will receive as a Red Rider for the 2013 Tour de Cure!
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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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Route Information
Routes are tentative & subject to change. Line up will begin 15 mins before start time.
10 Mile Route Check In: 9:00 AM, Start Time: 9:45 AM (4 mph minimum pace)
20 Mile Route Check In: 8:15 AM, Start Time: 9:00 AM (6 mph minimum pace)
40 Mile Route Check In: 7:30 AM, Start Time: 8:15 AM (9 mph minimum pace)
60 Mile Route Check In: 6:30 AM, Start Time: 7:15 AM (12.5 mph minimum pace)
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Sponsors
Please contact Erin Wilder at ewilder@diabetes.org for more information on sponsoring the Coastal Bend Tour de Cure.
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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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