The Chicagoland American Diabetes Association (ADA) will host the 20th Annual Tour de Cure bike ride at Wheaton Warrenville South High School on Sunday, June 12 at 7am. The bike ride hopes to raise funds for diabetes research and increase community awareness. This year the Tour de Cure expects to have over 800 cyclists riding through nineteen different communities throughout the Chicagoland area including, towns like Elburn, Maple Park, Naperville, Geneva and St. Charles.
“I am very excited for this event,” says ADA Executive Director, Jeanette Flom. “The Chicagoland ride provides 140 miles of unique path. Altogether, 800 cyclists will cover 40,000 miles. We hope to get more cyclists to join this very important cause that effects over 26 million adults and children throughout the US, and more than 1 million people in Illinois.”
There are five bike routes being held on June 12. Riders can choose the scenic 10, 15 and 30 mile rides through the Illinois Prairie Path, or challenge themselves with a 62 mile ride or the new 100 mile century ride. ADA wants to remind individuals that it is a ride, not a race, so participants are encouraged to go at their own pace. Last year over 400 cyclists raised more than $180,000. This year the Chicagoland Tour de Cure has 800 cyclists, but hopes to get more individuals involved in the ride.
Join Tour de Cure to benefit your health and to support the fight to stop diabetes. To register as an individual rider, start a team, or learn more information, visit http://tour.diabetes.org or contact Steve Hansen at SHansen@diabetes.org.
