Chris Carmichael Cycling to Stop Diabetes(R)
Published: February 07, 2012
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb 07, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
The American Diabetes Association is teaming up with Chris
Carmichael and challenging riders to be part of the movement to Stop
Diabetes(R) by participating in the 21st Annual Tour de Cure(R), a
cycling event to raise funds to help fight diabetes. More than 60,000
cyclists are expected to participate in the Tour de Cure at sites
throughout the country in 2012. All funds raised at the Tour de Cure
events will go to support the Association’s mission — to prevent and
cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by
diabetes.
Individuals and teams composed of co-workers, family and friends are
taking the ride of their life and helping raise funds to change the
future of diabetes for the nearly 26 million Americans with the
disease. Tour de Cure is designed for everyone from the occasional
bike rider to the experienced cyclist with routes ranging from 5-mile
family rides to 100-mile “century” rides and more. Routes vary by
location — visit
www.diabetes.org/tour for more information about
the Tour near you. All Tour de Cure events feature rest stops with
great food to fuel the journey, volunteers to cheer riders on, and
any mechanical support needed along the way. Everyone will return to
enjoy the finish line festivities including a delicious lunch,
entertainment and more!
“I am so excited to be part of the Tour de Cure cycling event for the
American Diabetes Association and help the cyclists take charge and
helping to change the future of diabetes,” said Chris Carmichael,
National Spokesperson, American Diabetes Association 2012 Tour de
Cure. “Diabetes touches so many people’s lives, and exercise and
nutrition are important parts of preventing and treating diabetes. I
want to help the American Diabetes Association raise critical funds
and awareness about this disease through my passion for cycling.”
Chris Carmichael is the founder and CEO of Carmichael Training
Systems, Inc. (CTS). Named the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the
Year in 1999, Chris formed CTS in 2000 to make world-class coaching
accessible to athletes of all ability levels. Innovation has been a
driving force throughout Chris’s career as an athlete, coach, and
entrepreneur; he’s played a leading role in advancing the use of
power meters, aerodynamic testing, altitude training, online coaching
tools, and specific training methods for time-crunched athletes.
Chris Carmichael will be cycling in select Tour events including:
San Diego, CA 4/21/2012
Napa Valley, CA 5/6/2012
Minneapolis, MN 6/2/2012
Denver, CO 8/18/2012
Houston, TX 9/22/2012
As a fundraising incentive, Tour participants will have the chance to
attend the Carmichael Training Systems Camps, graciously provided by
Chris Carmichael. These specialized camps will help participants
learn the training methods that have made the pros so successful.
Athletes can visit
www.trainright.com or call 866-355-0645 for
information on CTS Camps and personal coaching packages.
Chris will also lead the riders in select Executive Rides in Los
Angeles and Silicon Valley, CA in support of the Tour de Cure’s
Corporate Team program. Getting your company involved to ride in the
Tour de Cure is great for employee morale, health, and team building.
To learn more, please visit diabetes.org/tour or contact Nicole
Preston at 703-253-4369.
For more information or to register for the American Diabetes
Association’s Tour de Cure, and have an opportunity to ride with
Chris Carmichael as well as thousands of others cycling to stop
diabetes, please call 1-888-DIABETES (342-2383) or visit
www.diabetes.org/tour .
The National sponsors of the Tour de Cure are Gold’s Gym and Clif
Bar. National Teams include Gold’s Gym, Johnson Johnson, Velo
Valero, Dignity Memorial, Cisco, ATT, Amylin, and Wal-Mart/Sam’s
Club.
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop
Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected
by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure, and
manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities;
provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those
denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, its mission
is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all
people affected by diabetes. For more information, please call the
American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or
visit
www.diabetes.org . Information from both these sources is
available in English and Spanish.
Contact:
Angela Murray
800-676-4065 ext. 3425
amurray@diabetes.org
SOURCE: American Diabetes Association
mailto:amurray@diabetes.org
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