Preparation

 

Tour de Cure puts a lot of focus on all elements that contribute to a safe and successful ride. This includes:

• Safety on the road
• Fitness and training;
• Nutrition and hydration
• Fundraising

We would like to thank all of those organisations who continue to provide the Tour de Cure with this information

 

                                                       

 

Safety on the Road

Tour de Cure aims to be recognised as the most responsible cycling peloton on Australian roads. To that extent Tour de Cure have developed a “Tour de Cure Bunch Riding Etiquette.”

Download the Tour de Cure Bunch Riding Etiquette (PDF)

 

Fitness and Training

It is important that all riders complete the required training in order to be fully prepared for the continouous effort required to perform day after day.  The Tour de Cure 'Fit to Ride' program not only includes the training, but the stretching that is essential at the end of every ride.

A specifically designed training program has been developed which includes riding up 400-600km per week in the 16 weeks leading up to tour.  This training program has been developed by Blair, The Body Mechanic.

 

Nutrition and Hydration

All riders are encouraged to follow the Tour de Cure Nutrition and Hydration Protocol.  This Protocol is based on the specific requirements for the Tour, the most up-to-date knowledge in sports nutrition, and the results of hydration testing, it has been designed by Alan McCubbin and Recover Sports Medicine.  By following the guidelines in this protocol, riders can expect to be well prepared for the tour, well fuelled and hydrated during riding, and will enhance their recovery and ability to perform several days in a row.

Fundraising

Every rider is required to raise a minimum on $10,000 in order to participate on the ride.  This can be through invite friends and family to donate, holding events such as movie nights or dinners, corporate donations and raffles.  

The Tour de Cure has built an extensive fund raising library of case studies, events, tips, tools and programs that can be implemented to drive $$$ and awareness and assist riders achieve their fundraising goals.  

To find out about some of the events currently on, go to our Events page.