SAT, 6/12
Christopher Smith
The Tour de Cure helps the drive against diabetes.
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Driven by the slogan "A day in the saddle, a world of good," more than 500 riders will strap on helmets and pedal toward progress at today's fourth annual American Diabetes Association Tour de Curebike race. "Not only have we seen a rise in awareness since we started the race, but it also gives a personal side to the disease," says Stacey Jones, spokeswoman for the Colorado chapter of the ADA. "We have a lot of riders out there who have diabetes and a lot of riders who are supporting loved ones who suffer from the disease."
The race includes three different course lengths: 25, 50 and 75 miles.
"The 75-mile route is actually the most popular, but the 25-mile route is really good for children and families," says Jones.
Registration fees are $20 per cyclist in advance and $25 the morning of the event; all participants must raise at least $100 in contributions.
"We have teams that have raised over $10,000, and individuals who have raised as much as $2,000," says Jones. "It's a fun ride with a mission."
The ADA hopes to bring in at least $125,000, which will be spent here in Colorado on research grants and education. The Tour de Cure starts and finishes at Loveland Valley High School, 1669 Eagle Drive in Loveland. Check-in begins at 5:30 a.m., with the first wave of riders taking off at 6 a.m.
For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/tour or call 1-888-DIABETES. -- Julie Dunn
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Volley for Kids encourages service and bar service
SAT, 6/12
Scientists have found the exact combination of beer and volleyball that can battle cancer. Sort of. In truth, participating in today's Brent's Place Volley for Kids tournament probably won't eradicate the disease, but it will help raise funds for a local charity that provides services for child cancer patients and their families. If the great cause isn't enough to pull those saggy butts off the couch, what about the lure of muffins, juice, Starbucks coffee, barbecue and Qdoba? The team registration fee ($120 to $180) includes all these goodies plus a snazzy T-shirt and beer. Participants who can digest the refreshments and still handle physical activity will compete for prizes, including a $100 gift certificate to Las Margaritas, private parties held at Denver nightclubs and group Rockies tickets.
The tournament takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington Park. Teams can be four-person or six-person, competitive or recreational, but they must be coed. Log on to www.brentsplace.org or call 303-831-4545 for registration information. -- Caitlin Smith
