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Cycling Safety

 

The Tour de Cure is conducted on open roads with vehicular traffic which means it is extremely important to follow some simple safety tips. Roads include both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the ride as safe as possible, always remember that safety is in your own hands and ride by these rules:

 

  • Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS

  • Carry ID and relevant medical information

  • Rules of the road apply; same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle

  • Ride single file where necessary, maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, do not impede traffic

  • Ride as far right as reasonable

  • Obey all traffic lights, signs, and regulations

  • Pass on the left only, announce “passing” or “hello” or “on your left”

  • Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right, and left turns

  • Prepare properly – nutrition, hydration, training, and sudden changes in weather conditions

  • Respect others: riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement, and the environment

Riding safely and considerately is vital to your enjoyment and the safety of other riders. The future of organized cycling events depends on your cooperation with the rules above.

For more information please see the Bicycle Colorado website.

 
 

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Cycling Safety Tips

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Cycling Safety

 

The Tour de Cure is conducted on open roads with vehicular traffic which means it is extremely important to follow some simple safety tips. Roads include both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the ride as safe as possible, always remember that safety is in your own hands and ride by these rules:

 

  • Wear a helmet at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS

  • Carry ID and relevant medical information

  • Rules of the road apply; same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle

  • Ride single file where necessary, maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, do not impede traffic

  • Ride as far right as reasonable

  • Obey all traffic lights, signs, and regulations

  • Pass on the left only, announce “passing” or “hello” or “on your left”

  • Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right, and left turns

  • Prepare properly – nutrition, hydration, training, and sudden changes in weather conditions

  • Respect others: riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement, and the environment

Riding safely and considerately is vital to your enjoyment and the safety of other riders. The future of organized cycling events depends on your cooperation with the rules above.

For more information please see the Bicycle Colorado website.

 

Parking
Plenty of parking is available for the Colorado Tour de Cure at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.  We do encourage carpooling and rider dropoffs to reduce the number of vehicles that need to park.  Please see the following map for more information on parking!  Tour de Cure Parking Map
Hotel Information

For the 2010 Colorado Tour de Cure, we will be using the Marriott suite of hotels at the Diagonal and Hover Road.  Prices start at just $79 per night for the Courtyard by Marriott and $89 for Springhill Suites.

Click here for more information and to make reservations! http://cwp.marriott.com/denlg/tourdecure/

Courtyard Boulder Longmont
1410 Dry Creek Drive
Longmont, Colorado 80503 USA
Phone:  1-303-682-1166
Fax:  1-303-682-1211
Toll-Free:  1-800-324-2214

SpringHill Suites Boulder Longmont
1470 Dry Creek Drive
Longmont, Colorado 80503 USA
Phone:  1-303-682-2894
Fax:  1-303-682-2897
Toll-Free:  1-800-927-4595

 

What kind of bike do I need?
One that allow you to finish! Road, mountain, hybrid, recumbent, and tandem bikes are all permitted!
How many rest stops will there be?
That depends on the route you choose to ride! Rest Stops will be approximately every 10-12 miles. There will be one on the 20k course.
What if it rains?
If it rains, we get wet!  We ride rain or shine!
Can I bring my own personal SAG?
Personal SAGs will not be permitted on the route. Friends and family must wait for you at the finish line. We want to keep any extra traffic off the route and have made every effort to fully support all riders along the route.
Is there a fundraising minimum?

Yes. In addition to the registration fee, we ask each participant to raise $200.

And, in answer to the usual follow-up, "Are there tools to help me reach this goal?" YES. Check out the fundraising information available on this website, or CONTACT US for help or any additional questions.

 

Where do I send donations?

If you're a registered rider, you may bring your donations to the Tour on the day of the ride, or have people donate directly to you using the online tools at the National Tour de Cure website (where you registered).

Otherwise, please send donations to your local ADA office:

Tour de Cure / Kelly Jackson
2480 West 26th Avenue, Suite 120-B
Denver, CO 80211

Be sure to include your name so that we credit your account.

Help! I need to talk to a human being at the ADA!
Contact your local ADA staff person, Kelly Jackson. Kelly is the Tour de Cure Associate Director and can also point you to the correct person within the ADA for any non-Tour questions you may have. You may email her by using our Contact Form, or call her directly at 720-855-1102, x7020.
What's the terrain of the ride like?

Up and Down. Not specific enough? Ok, the 20K route is great for the first-timer, or those riding with children. It is flat, and there aren't many turns at all. The 50K is for the person who is just starting to do Tours or doesn't enjoy really long, hard rides. The 100K route is deceivingly challenging, with rolling hills present throughout the entire ride. The 100-mile route is quite challenging. You'll travel up to Loveland, climb all the way up Big Thompson Canyon through Glen Haven, going up the infamous switchbacks, and come down again after you go through Estes Park. You'll definitely feel a sense of accomplishment! YOU CAN DO IT!!

Need more details? CHECK OUT OUR MAPS! Our % grade and elevations are on each map page, except the 20K, which is almost entirely flat.  Google Maps now provides "Terrain" view and we've loaded it onto each of maps - just scroll down to the bottom of each route page and you'll see it.

I need directions to the fairgrounds.

All rides start and finish at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, CO. Boulder County Fairgrounds Park is located at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. Take 1-25 North to CO-119. Head west on CO-119 for approximately 7-miles. CO-119 turns into Ken Pratt Blvd. Turn Right (NW) onto Nelson Road. The Fairgrounds are at the corner of Nelson and Hover.

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS ON GOOGLE MAPS.

What is the registration fee?
$15 until March 31st and $25 until August 21st.
Can friends and spouses cheer me on?

If your friends and family and anyone else would like to help us out at the Finish Line, WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEM! We need cheerleaders to celebrate every rider’s accomplishment. We need volunteers for just about any job you can imagine. So, in a word, YES! Bring your friends & family along! Only riders and volunteers are eligible for lunch, however.

GET INVOLVED! Contact us to find out how you can help on the day of the Tour!

THANK YOU to our SPONSORS

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