Tour de Cure in Reston, July 20th

I'm half debating doing this if my little niece is interested - she's 8 & has type 1 diabetes. I think I'd either have to find a tag a long thingie to add to my bike or rent a tandem, 'cause I don't think she'll be able to ride the distances unless I really work with her between then and now.



http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/Tou...try&fr_id=6857

RIDE WITH DAD IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TOUR DE CURE!
Save The Date: Father's Day Sunday, June 20, 2010

The National Capital Tour de Cure is an exciting cycling event that allows both the avid and recreational cyclist to raise money for diabetes research, advocacy and educational programs.

All rides will begin at the Reston Town Center Pavilion and venture onto various paved trail systems in the Reston area. Experience a scenic ride through the beautiful Northern Virginia countryside as you challenge yourself and your team members on one of the following rides:


Distance Check In Start Time
100 Miles 6:00 AM 7:30 AM
63 Miles (100K) 7:00 AM 8:30 AM
33 Miles 8:00 AM 9:30 AM
20 Miles 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
17 Miles 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
1-12 Miles 10:30 AM 11:30 AM


Every ride will have at least one themed rest stop equipped with restrooms, and plenty of food and refreshments to fuel your ride. Bike Marshals, Safety Patrols, Roaming Mechanics and Volunteers will support each route to ensure a safe and fun ride from start to finish! Upon completion, return to the Reston Town Center to enjoy a FREE massage, a FREE nutritious and delicious lunch and a post event party with music and entertainment.

Thanks for posting this. I'd like to do it. I hope your niece goes with you -- I'm waiting for mine to get old enough :)

This is a good ride. I'd do it if the fundraising minimum was lower. I'm not able to raise money for more than one ride per year, and it's too much for me to just donate the amount myself.

But it is a nice area.

Ahh..thanks for pointing that out. I saw the registration fee but not the fundraising (min. 200). Still might tho

What's the minimum?

I do the TdC up in Albany, NY (5th year) and the minimum is $150. This is the only fundraiser I do and I've managed to raised more than $1500 each year.