National Capital Tour de Cure

The American Diabetes Association hosts its annual National Capital Tour de Cure bicycling event in Reston, Virginia to support diabetes awareness, education, research, and advocacy. The Tour de Cure is not a race, but rather a ride that encourages people of all experience levels to participate in an event to raise the level of awareness about diabetes. Bicyclist will ride on the scenic Washington and Old Dominion Trail on 100, 63, 32, or 12 mile routes. Participants form teams and raise money to benefit the nearly 21 million children and adults with diabetes. Similar events take place each spring in over 80 cities across the country.

Date and Time:
Sunday, June 14, 2009, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location:
Reston Town Center
11921 Freedom Drive
Reston, Virginia

Events:
100 Mile - Century Ride
63 Mile - Metric Century
33 Mile - 1/2 Metric Century
12/20/32 Mile - Fitness Test Ride
12 Mile - Family Fun Ride

The 2009 Tour de Cure is American Diabetes Association’s premier cycling event and is sponsored by Gold’s Gym, Performance Bicycles, LeMond Fitness, Discovery Health Channel, and LeMond Racing Cycles – the official bicycle of the Tour de Cure. To register and to learn more about the American Diabetes Association, visit http://tour.diabetes.org.