Tour FAQ’s
Everything you need to know about joining a Tour de Cure event.
Joining a Tour de Cure cycle tour?
Here are some FAQs to help you get ride-ready
There’s a lot to keep track of when you join a Tour de Cure cycle event. Our aim is to make it as easy for you as possible, so our cyclists and support crew get regular emails with information specific to your tour, but here’s some general information to help you out.
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You’ll be sent everything you need to know as part of your tour registration. We’ve also put together some fundraising tips.
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You can find your friend to support on tour or a corporate team, or you can also make a one-off donation to support ground-breaking cancer research projects.
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The money you raise helps to fund innovative cancer research, support and prevention programs.
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No, there’s plenty of ways to participate! You can volunteer for a support role on tour or at one of our gala events, or fundraise with community events.
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Whether you’re riding or part of the support crew, everyone joining a tour needs to submit an application, including having a medical assessment. You’ll also need to commit to fundraising targets, including a personal donation.
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You’ll be sent everything you need to know as part of your tour registration, including a packing list specific to your tour.
Rider packing list
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Each day is different, with lots going on, but you’ll start with breakfast and a team briefing. Most days, you’ll be cycling under 200kms, with rest stops and visits to schools and our corporate partners. Along the way, we’ll be sharing cancer awareness messages and giving back to the local communities. At the end of the day, there’s team chores and down time, before a community dinner. Accommodation is in shared rooms with 1-3 other team mates.
Read our Tour Survival Guide, an informative and fun essential read for support crew and riders compiled from Tour de Cure veterans.
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We love getting more of the community involved in our events. Your family and friends can get involved by:
Attending community dinners: Tickets can be booked through our events calendar
Volunteering for support roles: Find out more about joining the support crew on tour
Cheering you along the way: You’ll be provided with detailed route maps with cheering spots identified. Your guests will need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
Once you have registered for a tour, please complete this checklist within four weeks of registering:
Sign up to the TDC Hub and connect to Strava - read the FAQs
Medicals: Please complete a self assessed medical form which will be reviewed by the tour medical director. Upload the completed form to TDC Hub.
(We always encourage participants to have an annual check up with their GP and to complete regular cancer screenings.)We visit primary schools on tour therefore, please apply for Working with Children Check (WWCC) in the state you reside.
Completed medical forms and WWCC number & expiry date can be uploaded to the TDC Hub
Riders: Sign up to Strava club in your state ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA | VIRTUAL
Riders: All riders are required to attend a minimum of five TDC supported training sessions of 40km+, even if you are an experienced cyclist. Plan to attend these training rides as soon as you register for tour.
Riders: Purchase a spare derailleur hanger specific to your bike and keep in a safe place.
Riders: Two weeks prior to tour you are required to have your bike serviced, upload bike checklist to hub. Keep your bike in peak condition by following regular maintenance every time you ride.
