Northwest Arkansas Tour de Cure

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

Date: October 5, 2013
Start Location: Arvest Ballpark
Event Manager: Rachel Drake
Email: rdrake@diabetes.org
Phone: 1-888-DIABETES or 479-464-4121
Fundraising Goal: $250,000.00
Achieved to Date: $38,130.00
Days to Event: 133
Number of Teams: 20
Number of Riders: 92
Registration Fee: $15
Fundraising Minimum: $150
Route Distances: 3, 20, 50, 62.5, and 100 mile routes

Event Highlights

Walmart Team Photo

    The Northwest Arkansas Tour de Cure will have over 1,000 people in attendance of all different ages and skill levels. Raise $150 or more and you will receive these amazing event weekend perks:

Attend Rider Rally on Friday, October 4th 

Receive event t-shirt and goody bag

 Lunch provided after ride/walk

Family Health Festival with information and giveaways

Bounce Houses, face painting, and other kid-friendly games

Access to beer garden (must be age 21+)

2012 Top Team: WMT INTL Globe Trekkers                      Fully supported rest stops with snacks and drinks


Choose from 5 great routes

Whether you are an avid cyclist or are just looking for some leisurely fun with the family, the Tour de Cure has a route perfect for you! We welcome participants of all ages and skill levels. 

Choose from fully supported 3, 20, 50, 62.5, 100 mile routes.

View a full description of routes and access maps here

 

 

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 raise awareness and funds to Stop Diabetes. Be sure to choose "Red Rider" when you register!

 


Champions To Stop DiabetesChampion Logo

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!

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.

 

 

Team Red

Team Red is for Red Riders and Striders (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/Striders AND those who support Red Riders/Striders. This is a team for anyone who doesn't already have a team.

 

 

Fundraising Facts:  Did You Know...???

  • Sending Emails - through your Tour Page to your friends, family and co-workers has a bigger impact than you may realize.  Fundraising more than doubles from an average of $128 with no emails sent to $286 by simply sending less than 10 emails.  This increases dramatically to over $1000 raised on average for those who sent over 100 emails!  

  • Updating Your Personal Tour Page - makes your goal to fight diabetes more personal to your family and friends.  Your story is more compelling and people will want to share it with others.  Those who did so increased fundraising from an average of $85 to $347 last year!

  • Self-Donating - shows your personal commitment to this cause and sets the ultimate example for those who you are asking to support youAgain, this more than doubles the average fundraising dollars from $140 raised by those who did not self-donate to $338 by those who did.  Check out some fundraising ideas that may tie into some of your other interests with Fundraising Ideas A-Z!

 

 Thank You Gifts and Jerseys

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. Check out the Thank You Gift Redemption site for information on the gifts at each level.

 

$500 Jersey

Raise $500 and choose the 2013 Tour de Cure Jersey!
If you raise $500 for Tour de Cure you can choose this jersey as a prize!

 

$2600 Jersey

 Raise $2,600 and choose the Champions Jersey!
If you raise $2,600, in honor of the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, you can choose the coveted gold Champions jersey.

 


Special Thanks To:

BBB Septic



Presenting Sponsor:

Colgate Total

Major Sponsors:

Tyson

                     Coca-Cola

 

     Kraft NEW                      Henkel                MediPeds

          Abbott             J & J              Nipro

Blue Bunny           Northwest Health NEW  General Mills           Lewis & Clark

 

 

 

Celebrate                    KNWA                     CitiScapes


 

Current Contest

Congrats to Steve Brantley on winning our latest contest! He won 4 tickets to a Razorback baseball game and a $75 gift certificate to Foghorn's!

Our next contest is coming up soon!


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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Top Teams & Riders

TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS
  1. Leading the Pack Self Donor david messersmith - $4,000.00
  2. Hill Climber Self Donor Jessica MELSON - $2,359.00
  3. Gearing Up Matthew Renegar - $750.00
  4. Self Donor Corey Paquette - $250.00
  5. Morris Passmore - $250.00
  6. Self Donor Dan Johnson - $245.00
  7. Self Donor Gerard Davenport - $150.00
  8. Scott Primm - $129.00
  9. Self Donor David Russell - $100.00
  10. Self Donor Christopher Miller - $100.00

TOP TEAMS

Family/Friend Team

  1. Team Red Northwest Arkansas - $4,104.00
  2. Team Stephanie - $2,379.00
  3. Flatter, Faster, and Farther - $152.00
  4. AdvoCare No Limits - $26.00

Corporate Team

  1. J. B. Hunt - $2,374.00
  2. Walmart International Globe Trekkers - $1,178.00
  3. ISD Rolling Stones - $400.00
  4. Tour de Taxi - $52.00
  5. Tyson - $26.00

Club/Organization Team

  1. F5 Endurance Club - $52.00
  2. Northwest Community Church - $26.00