Event Details
Please review the important event information in the sections below.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Myers Park and Event Center "Back 40"
McKinney, TX
Tour de Cure event day is packed with excitement as soon as you park and unload your bike. Check-in time depends on your route choice. Breakfast will be available before your ride, and after you cross the finish line, you can join the festivities and celebrate your accomplishment. (Times subject to change)
Site parking is free and opens at 6:15 a.m.
6:00 a.m. - Volunteer Check In opens
6:30 a.m. - 60-Mile Registration opens
6:30 a.m. - ADA Cafe opens for Breakfast and coffee, Champions/Living Red tent opens
7:10 a.m. - 60-Mile riders called to line up in chute
Warm up, flag presentation, National Anthem, followed by announcements and instructions to riders
7:30 a.m. - 60-Mile Start
7:30 a.m. - 37-& 23-Mile Registration opens
8:00 a.m. - 6.5-mile Registration opens
8:10 a.m. - 37- & 23-Mile riders called to line up in chute
Warm up, National Anthem, followed by announcements and instructions to riders
8:30 a.m. - 37- & 23-Mile Start
8:40 a.m. - 6.5-Mile riders called to line up in chute
Warm up, National Anthem, followed by announcements and instructions to riders
9:00 a.m. - 6.5-Mile Start
9:00 a.m. - Wellness Village & Kid Zone open
10:00 a.m. - ADA Cafe breakfast closes
11:00 a.m. - ADA Cafe opens for lunch, Beer Garden opens
11:30 a.m. - special performance by Golden Tiger Taekwondo- near the stage
Noon - Champions and Red Riders called to the Champion/Living Red tent for photos
2:00 p.m. - Beer Garden Closes
2:30 p.m. - Routes Close, ADA Cafe, Wellness Village & Kids Zone close
All routes are fully supported with support and gear (SAG) vehicles, route marshals, bike mechanic, designated rest stops providing nutritious snacks, hydration, restrooms, first aid, cheering friends, and more! The routes and turns will be marked with color-coded arrow signs. When you finish your ride back to the festival site, enjoy lunch, visit vendors, play games in the Kids Zone, or join us at the finish line to cheer on the others!
Routes
Ride with GPS Route Links:
60-Mile | 37-Mile | 23-Mile | 6.5-Mile
Be sure to download the RideWithGPS app, print, or pick up a route map before you ride out on October 26. We recommend using RideWithGPS to take advantage of our premium features like voice navigation and offline maps in the mobile app. Printed copies at the Registration tent will include the route colors and an emergency phone number.
Color Guide:
60-Mile is Yellow
37-Mile is Red
23-Mile is Green
6.5-Mile is Blue
Routes and start times are subject to change.
Check In | Start | Close | |
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60 MILE | 6:30 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
37 MILE | 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
23 MILE | 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
6.5 MILE | 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
Directions to Event Site
CLICK HERE to navigate to the event site or click the image below to print or download the map. Parking is free.
Click the image below to download or print the festival site map.
CHECK-IN
Before heading to the rider check-in tent (#1 on the map), please rack your bike to free up your hands and cut down on congestion in the check-in line.
If you have not reached the fundraising minimum of $250 by the day of Tour, you can still ride. Just make a donation via your phone to cover the balance OR keep fundraising for the next 30 days to reach the minimum. Either way, you have until November 23 to earn recognition gifts for your fundraising.
If you are a Red Rider, head to the Champions & Living Red tent (#15 on the map) to pick up your 2024 Red Rider jersey.
BREAKFAST
We will having a variety of breakfast items including breakfast burritos, granola bars, bagels, fruit and coffee to fuel up for your ride. Nutrition information for all breakfast items will be available in the ADA Cafe (#5 on the map). Gluten free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options will be available on request.
BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE START LINE
Be sure to do an A-B-C check - air, brakes, and chain- on your bike before heading to the chute. If you need assistance, head over to the PlayTri tent (#3) to have them give it a last-minute check.
Last, but not least, make sure your water bottles are on your bike and filled. If you need to fill up, visit the hydration station (#18) by the chute where you will find water and sports drink.
HAVE A GREAT RIDE!
Riders will be called to line up in the chute 15-20 minutes before the start time for each route. Each route start will be preceded by the National Anthem, safety instructions, and a brief message about our mission.
Start Times:
60-Mile route: 7:30 a.m.
37- & 23-Mile routes: 8:30 a.m.
6.5-Mile family route: 9:00 a.m.
Rules of the Road
Our top priority for everyone participating in Tour is safety. We require that everyone wear a helmet while riding. No one will be to ride in the Tour de Cure without a helmet.
All four cycling routes are on open rural roads, which means you must follow traffic laws like any other vehicle on the road. There may be short sections on busier roads. Please stay in designated bike lanes (if available) and ride single file to stay safe and not impede traffic. Do yourself, fellow riders, and drivers a favor, and signal your stops and turns. Be predictable and conspicuous. Your bicycle should have a rear reflector or light.
On-Route Support
The three longest routes feature rest stops to support you along the way. They provide water, sports drink, and an assortment of snacks and fruit. There is also basic first aid supplies available at each rest stop.
Between rest stops, we have support vehicles patrolling the routes to keep you safe. If you have a mechanical issue or are unable to continue riding, they will transport you and your bike to the next rest stop or on to the finish line. If you see a support vehicle and need them to stop, put your fist in the air to indicate you need help. Don't just wave.
Calling for Help
The wristband attached to your bib you get at check in will have an emergency number to reach our Command Center. The number is 469-934-0925. You can put it in your phone now. In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 before contacting the Command Center. If you are lost, have a mechanical breakdown, or are unable to continue riding, call the Command Center.
Weather, Hydration, and Fuel
Tour de Cure is a rain or shine event and it looks like we will have plenty of shine! Temperatures are expected to be cool in the morning and reach the high 80s. Be sure you are drinking plenty of fluids during your ride and in the days leading up to Tour. Drink before you are thirsty and eat before you are hungry to keep your body fueled. Getting sufficient carbs, fluids, and electrolytes makes for a more pleasant ride. At the rest stops, we will have a variety of snacks, water, and sports drink available.
And don't forget sunscreen!
Even with the best of training, hydrating, and fueling, sometimes we all have tough days we don't expect. If that happens, don't feel you have to ride every mile you planned. You already proved you are a hero before you left the start line; you raised funds and awareness to improve the lives of all those affected by diabetes.