How to resolve AdBlock issue? SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, June 4, more than 1,500 bicyclists will ride through the city and other Capital Region municipalities to raise money for diabetes research, according to the Albany firm Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations.
Bicyclists, 300 event volunteers, and sponsors will come together to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and its nationwide Stop Diabetes campaign, which aims to change the future of many Americans who live with the disease.
The Tour de Cure is designed for everyone from the novice biker to the experienced cyclist and includes 10-, 30-, 50-, 62.5- and 100-mile routes.
“We are so excited for the energy and enthusiasm of the day with riders and their supportive, cheering fans,” said ADA Director of Albany and Central New York Nicole DeCelle. “Some traffic disruptions are inevitable, and we hope affected towns will understand. We ask that drivers be aware of riders for everyone’s safety and truly appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience with possible traffic disruptions.”
The Saratoga Tour de Cure will begin at Saratoga Spa State Park at 6:15 a.m. with all rides concluding by 4:30 p.m.
Local municipalities, including EMS and police, are aware of the routes and will be staffed at busy intersections. Bike riders will be traveling on roads open to community traffic. Maps of the event are posted on the website diabetes.org/saratoga.
The 2016 Saratoga Tour de Cure drew 1,967 cyclists from around the region who raised $922,000, making it the Capital Region’s largest fundraising event, according to the Albany Business Review.
This year’s goal is $1.1 million. All proceeds support the association’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Sponsors include Country Lexus of Latham; Boehringer Ingelheim; Mazzone Hospitality; CommerceHub; Cohoes Savings Foundation; M+W Group; CDPHP; Swagelok Albany Valve & Fitting Co, Inc.; DeCrescente Distributing Company; Novo Nordisk; KeyBank; Berkshire Bank; E.A. Barvoets Fund; Core Water; Brewery Ommegang, Ayco; Retro Fitness; MicroKnowledge, Inc; and Vincy’s Printing.
The Tour de Cure media partners are CBS 6 and Albany Broadcasting.
For more information and to register for the Saratoga Tour de Cure, visit the website diabetes.org/saratoga. There is a $200 fundraising minimum for all riders.
