There is probably no better way of summarising the 2011 Tour de Cure in sharing an email that was read at the wonderful dinner presented in Albury by Tour de Cure vet Malcolm Heath. This email was received by the team whilst on the road and when Mal read it from the stage in Albury [...]
Hi Geoff and all Tour de Cure Thank you for letting us be part of Tour de Cure -the experience we are having in western Qld speaking of your objectives is amazing. We visited the Jericho Primary School (15 students more staff)and spoke to the students about Tour de Cure,sun safety and bike safety.Handing out [...]
Hi Geoff ,Sam and all Tour de Cure supporters, Yes we are finally on the road for our 2011 Fundraising ride.My sickness forced us to cancel our ride in May but all is now great. Just finished 300klm – no great records but it is our way enjoying riding and supporting Tour de Cure. Our [...]
Thank you to everyone who joined us in the journey of finding a cure. If you are reading this you have generously donated your time, energy, passion, expertise, money and support to Tour de Cure. We know that over the past year you have prioritised the cause and sacrificed time elsewhere, especially time with loved [...]
The inaugural Amy Gillette Gran Fondo was held last weekend in Lorne Victoria. An idyllic location to launch what will definitely become a MUST DO event for any avid road cyclist. The event showcased the core values of the AGF by creating a safe riding environment for the 2600+ entrants. The course layout challenged everyone [...]
A BIG thank you for all your support over the years – this now the fifth annual Tour completed. Before our first Tour in 2007, it was very much an idea. Let’s do a bike ride to raise funds for Cancer. The aim was 4 tours and to raise $2 million in total. The first [...]
When we set out to follow the Tour from Albury to Melb, we didn’t expect to have such a incredible journey with our 2 x 2 kids. Rebecca and I traveled with our girls (she unfairly had a baby and toddler) all around the region, showed them beautiful locations, tasted local treats and slept in [...]
From it’s humble beginnings in 2007, it is truly amazing what the TDC has been able to achieve. For many of us, it has not only been a life changing experience, but one that continues to impact on our lives in so many ways. The tour will continue to grow and evolve and I look [...]
Route: Bendigo to Melbourne Distance: 156km Ascent: 884m Total Distance So Far: 1400km Total Ascent so far 12200m Wow, what a day. Everybody had a feeling of excitement, like we were finally going to reach a dream. A dream that we have held close to us for a long time. A dream that we had [...]
Route: Shepparton to Bendigo Distance: 130km Ascent: 316m Total Distance So Far: 1244km Total Ascent so far 11316m This morning was shaping up as a great day. 120km of flat country, a Sunday morning coffee ride, a walk in the park for the Tour riders and guests that we had joining us today, but……. add [...]
