Thank You for Registering for the May 18, 2013 Alabama Tour De Cure!
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Location, Directions, Tour de Cure Coordinator: American Diabetes Association: Parking, Schedule .......... 2 Aimee Johnson 3918 Montclair Road, Suite 218 Tel: 205.870.5172X3070 Birmingham, AL 35213 Fundraising Tips, Mobile Email: [email protected] Fax: 205.879.2903 App, Social Media .......... 3 Red Riders, Champions of Diabetes, Team Red ....... 4 What to Bring, Safety Information, FAQ ........... 5-7 Thank you for registering for the May 18, 2013 Alabama Tour de Cure! Thank you for doing your part to Stop Diabetes by registering for the Tour de Cure. We’re looking forward to the biggest and best Tour de Cure yet and it’s promising to be a fantastic event! We have improved routes, increased safety & medical support and have an extraordinary post-ride party planned for the finish line! This guide contains information to help you prepare for the Tour de Cure and tips to ensure you have a great experience on the day of the ride. It’s fun, it’s fabulous and most importantly it’s for a great cause – raising funds in support of the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes and their families. Route Descriptions The Alabama Tour de Cure begins at St. Vincent’s 119, located at 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Hoover, AL 35242. Our 5 routes are designed to appeal to all skill levels. Routes include: 20 Mile Ride Our 20 Mile Ride offers a moderate challenge while being safe and scenic. There is a rest stop at the half-way mark and plenty of SAG patrols, which make this ride a great choice for the beginner cyclist! 37 Mile Ride (50K) Our 37 Mile Ride offers a moderate challenge while being safe and scenic. There are frequent rest stops and plenty of SAG patrols, which make this ride a great choice for the beginner to intermediate cyclist! 64 Mile (100K) Metric Century Our 64 Mile Metric Century features some of the best roads in Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair Counties. We have the best rest stops you’ll find and fantastic SAG volunteers —making this a perfect choice for intermediate to advanced cyclists. 105 Mile Century Our 105 Mile Century is a true test of endurance – best suited for the experienced cyclist. Full route support ensures a safe ride from start to finish on some of the Birmingham area’s most scenic and rural roads. Spinning on Site Don’t like to ride on the road? Spinning is available on site so even our indoor cycling friends can participate in the fight to stop diabetes ! Route maps will be posted online at www.diabetes.org/touralabama JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO STOP DIABETES Share. Your Story. Your experience. Your hope for a cure. Act. Sign up for events, volunteer your time, become an advocate. Learn. Improve your health and the health of your family. Give. Your donation will help fund research, outreach and education. STOPDIABETES.COM or 1-800-DIABETES Location, Directions, Parking, Schedule…. Location Tour de Cure Starting Times St. Vincent’s 119 105 Mile Century 7191 Cahaba Valley Road Check-In 6:30 am Hoover, AL 35242 Ride Start 7:30 am Directions & Parking Details Route Closure 3:30 pm *12.5 mph min pace From I-20E/I-59 N (from West of Birmingham metro): Take exit 106 to merge onto I-459 N toward 64 Mile Metric Century Atlanta/Montgomery Check-In 6:30 am Take exit 19 to merge onto US-280 E/Old Florida Short Route Ride Start 7:30 am Continue to follow US-280 E for 4.3 mi Route Closure 3:30 pm Turn left at AL-119 N/Cahaba Valley Rd *9 mph min pace Destination will be on the right From I-20W (from East of Birmingham metro): 37 Mile Ride Take exit 136 to merge onto I-459 S toward Check-In 7:30 am Montgomery/Tuscaloosa 9.4 mi Ride Start 8:30 am Take exit 19 to merge onto AL-38 E/US-280 E/Old Florida Short Route Closure 3:30 pm Route *6 mph min pace Continue to follow AL-38 E/US-280 E 4.7 mi Turn left at AL-119 N/Cahaba Valley Rd 20 Mile Ride Destination will be on the right Check-In 7:30 am From I-65 S (from North of Birmingham metro): Ride Start 8:30 am Take exit 266 for U.S. 31 toward Fultondale 0.4 mi Route Closure 3:30 pm Turn right at US-31 S/Decatur Hwy *4 mph min pace Continue to follow US-31 S 4.9 mi Continue onto US-280 E 2.6 mi Spinning on Site Exit onto US-280 E 8.8 mi Check-In 7:30 am Turn left at AL-119 N/Cahaba Valley Rd Ride Start 8:30 am Destination will be on the right From I-65 N (from South of Birmingham metro) Take exit 246 for AL-119/Cahaba Valley Rd 0.2 mi Tour de Cure Schedule Turn right at AL-119 N/Cahaba Valley Rd- stay for 9 miles Destination will be on the right (after the US 280 intersection) 6:30 am Breakfast begins Parking is available at the 119 facility. Please follow the yellow parking 105M/64M registration opens signs to your reserved location. Red Riders and our champions for diabetes will receive VIP parking.Once you arrive, please make your 7:30 am 105M/64M ride begins way to the Rider Registration Check-In under the pavilion by the 37M/20M registration opens front doors. At check-in, you will turn in your completed emergency information form (waiver) and any cash/check donations in the collection 8:30 am 37M/20M ride begins envelope. (The Waiver form and envelope are enclosed in the Welcome SPIN registration opens Rider Packet). You will then receive your bib number. 9:30 am SPIN begins Priority check-in will be available for Red Riders & Champions for Diabetes. Teams may check in together or individually. 11:00 am Lunch begins Entertainment begins Wellness Expo begins 3:30 pm ALL routes close 4:00 pm Lunch ends Entertainment ends Wellness Expo closes Fundraising Tips, Mobile App, Social Media…. Local Fundraising Information & Tips Fast Facts: Diabetes The fundraising minimum for the Alabama event is: $150 ● 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. ● 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes. It’s easy to have some FUN with FUNdraising, if you follow just a ● 1 in 3 children born today will develop few simple steps! diabetes in their lifetime if current trends continue 1. Personalize your webpage, upload a picture and share ● The total annual economic cost of diabetes your story! in America is estimated to be $174 billion. 2. Send out an email to all of your friends, family & co- workers and include a link to your personal webpage. Fast Facts: Tour de Cure 3. Write a personal letter to everyone you do business with and include a self-addressed stamped envelope for them ● The largest cycling event for diabetes in the to send you a donation. country 4. Work with a local restaurant or bar to have a benefit night ● 60,000+ participants nationwide on your team’s behalf for the Tour de Cure. ● We host 86 Tour de Cure events in 43 5. Put up a Tour de Cure poster in your office and ask your states co-workers to either sponsor you or ride with you! Fast Facts: American Diabetes Local Recognition & Incentives Association If you go the extra mile to help us Stop Diabetes, you’ll enjoy a unique experience at the Tour de Cure and beyond. We’ve added ● Nation’s leading 501(c)3 nonprofit health some special perks for our strongest supporters, including: organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy ■ Top Individual Recognition ● Founded in 1940 This year our Top 10 Individuals will receive special recognition on ● Serves hundreds of communities across the the morning of the Tour de Cure. We will recognize you in our country start line ceremony and the Top Individual Fundraiser will receive a ● Mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and special Top Fundraiser Yellow Jersey to wear proudly. improve the lives of all people affected by the disease ■ Top Team Recognition & Incentives Any team that raises $5,000 or more receives a private VIP tent at the Tour de Cure. See our fundraising incentives page on the website for more fundraising benefits for teams! The top fundraising team will be awarded with the new Tour de Cure Traveling Trophy – a HUGE symbol of our appreciation for their efforts. Fundraising Tools & Resources If you are looking for a new way to raise funds, consider using the Facebook application. If you are using our online fundraising tools, just log into your Tour Center and click the “Fundraise with Facebook” badge on your welcome screen. The Tour de Cure is also ready to be with you on the go! The iPhone and Android apps make fundraising simple and easy. Simply log into your Tour Center and click on the App buttons or go to your app store and search Tour de Cure. Red Riders and Champions to Stop Diabetes Red Riders – You Are Why We Ride! A Red Rider is a person who lives with diabetes and Are you new to Tour and showcases the courage it takes to live every day with this looking for a team to difficult disease. Red Riders receive special recognition on join? Join Team Red! the day of the ride, including a custom Red Rider jersey* to wear with pride as you lead the ride out! You’ll also enjoy participation in the ceremonies and access to the special Red Rider Tent.