Tour de Cure 2009 in Maine

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Tour de Cure 2009 in Maine

Mount Desert Island Tour de Cure, Bar Harbor
Ride with us on May 17, 2009!
College of the Atlantic
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Register now to support the fight against diabetes. In over 40 states from coast to coast, thousands of cyclists will be pedaling toward finding a cure for this deadly disease.
You can make a difference!
Your efforts will make a difference to the more than 23 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and over 57 million people with pre-diabetes.
Take action and register today!

Kennebunks Tour de Cure
Ride with us on June 7, 2009!
The Kennebunks Middle School
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Event Information
Kick off the summer at the Kennebunk beaches. Enjoy beautiful ocean views and stunning vacation homes. The 100K route travels through rolling farmland before traversing the scenic York County coastline from Wells to Biddeford Pool. Both the 100K and 50K route go into the heart of downtown Kennebunkport and pass Walker's Point, home of the Bush family. The 25K route wanders through downtown Kennebunk, past majestic 18th & 19th Century mansions, including the unique Wedding Cake House. See first hand why this area of Maine is famous and make your first summer weekend one to remember.

All routes are supported with rest stops and SAG vehicles staffed by enthusiastic volunteers who will make this ride memorable. When you return to The Middle School of the Kennebunks, enjoy a post-ride party with music, food, and massage therapists who will be on hand to loosen and relax sore muscles.
Distance Check-In Start Time
25K 9:00 10:00
50K 8:00 10:00
100K 7:00 8:00

Registration & Fund-Raising Information
Our early bird registration fee of $15.00 will be in effect until March 15, 2009. After that, your registration fee will be $25.00. All cyclists must raise the minimum of $150 to participate, in addition to the registration fee. Registration fees do not count towards the fund-raising minimum and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Encourage a minimum of four colleagues, friends and family members to join you during this Tour de Cure! To form a team, click the "Form" or "Create a Team" button atop this page.

How Else to Get Involved
If you are unable to ride in this event or if you just want to help, there are many volunteer opportunities available. We are looking for both morning and afternoon teams of volunteers. To learn more about volunteering, please click here.

Directions
From Southern Maine: (heading North on 95) Take exit 25 for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Turn right after the tollbooth, onto turnpike overpass. Go straight through the intersection onto the other side of the bridge, heading west on Alfred Street. After .8 of a mile, take a right at the four-way stop onto Thompson Road. The middle school will be on your right after .2 of a mile.

From the North: (heading South on 95) Take exit 25 for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Go through the tools and take an immediate left and then a quick right at the stop sign onto Alfred Street. After .8 of a mile take a right at the four-way stop onto Thompson Road. The middle school will be on your right after .2 of a mile.

Woburn (New England Classic)
New England Classic 150 & 550
Ride with us on Starting July 11, 2009!
Start Line: Chomerics, 77 Dragon Court, Woburn, MA
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The New England Classic 150 will rate as one of the best 3-state tours you can imagine. See the backroads and seacoasts of New England as you tour through Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Transportation is provided back to Chomerics after dinner on the 12th. Minimum pledge for the NEC150 is $600.

New England Classic 550 - July 11-17, 2009. Distance 550 miles.
The New England Classic 550 is a challenging, fun-filled opportunity to get away from the work-a-day world and spend 7 exciting days in the company of a great group of adventurers. While you discover the thrill and satisfaction of your personal accomplishment, you will also discover the beauty of scenic New England. You will pedal along the seacoasts of Maine and New Hampshire and through the countryside of Vermont and Massachusetts, cruising past panoramic vistas that you will remember for a lifetime. Minimum pledge for the NEC550 is $2000.

Accomodations:
Accommodations are provided by the American Diabetes Association each night of the tour in either college dorms or hotels. Linens will be provided for each rider. Every evening we will provide a safe location for your bike.

Meals:
On day one of the tour, we provide a light breakfast and full dinner. Each day after, full breakfast and dinner will be provided for all riders. Lunch each day is up to the rider.

Support:
The NEC is a fully supported ride. There will be a truck to carry your gear, and vans to support riders on the road. There will be checkpoints about every 25 miles stocked with water, fruit & snacks. Mechanical support is provided but the cost of parts is the responsibility of the rider.

Whichever route you choose, we promise you a great ride with great folks and great volunteers!

To find out even more about the ride, see pictures of past rides, post questions or chat with other riders, visit our blog at www.newenglandclassic.org.
Distance Check-In Start Time
150 miles 7:00 8:15
550 miles 7:00 8:15

Registration & Fund-Raising Information
Our early bird registration fee of $35.00 will be in effect until April 17, 2009. After that, your registration fee will be $50.00. All cyclists must raise the fund-raising minimum to participate, in addition to the registration fee. Registration fees do not count towards the fund-raising minimum and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Encourage a minimum of four colleagues, friends and family members to join you during this Tour de Cure! To form a team, click the "Form" or "Create a Team" button atop this page.

Tour de Cure is a series of fund-raising cycling events held in 40 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether participants ride 10 miles or 100 miles*, they will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer them on!

Last year, more than 32,000 cyclists in 78 Tour events raised nearly $13 million to support the mission of the ADA: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Take the Ride of Your Life. Sign up today.

Register or Request More Information online, or by calling your local American Diabetes Association office at 1-888-DIABETES.