American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure Ride

The Mission of the American Diabetes Association is: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes

Although we our aim is to find a cure for diabetes, it's our belief that with the proper medical treatment, management and self awareness, diabetes can be controlled. The Tour de Cure ride is a perfect opportunity to showcase this philosophy and many riders with diabetes come out to show that through proper management including diet and healthy exercise, their diabetes does not slow them down.

The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. This is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether you ride 10 miles or 63 miles, we have a route to match your ability that i sfully supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on! In 2011, more than 55,000 cyclists in 80 events raised more than $18 million to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. In Maryland alone, close to 650 riders came out to help raise over $300,000 for the ADA. We think 2012 will be our BEST ride ever but we need your help so STEP UP Maryland and help us find a cure.

2012 Maryland Tour de Cure