Interestingly enough the new CEO of the company I work for is a cycling enthusiast so, we have become the premier sponsor of Tour de Cure next year. I have the honor to be on a committee that is helping to plan the event. I am sure the more seasoned riders on the committee will carry the lions share of the load but, I do want to contribute. Any advice from any and all of you would be greatly appreciated.

I don't have any advice, but as a diabetic, I want to personally thank you for taking this on. And for your generosity in sponsoring the events. I plan to ride the New England TdC next July.

Try to get some feedback from former premier sponsors and the local ADA office that will hold the event--this is the only thing I can think of at the moment. I did the TdC last year for my area for the first time so I don't know anything about planning the event. My TdC actually began at a high school that opened it's doors and there was a great breakfast that was in their cafeteria which was sponsored by a local eatery.

I did a two day TDC in my area and a metric cetunry for tdc as a training ride.

Here the link for our local ride - Ryan williams is the coordinator and a nice guy. I'm sure he can steer you in the right direction

https://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?fr_id=9340&pg=entry

I was on a ride last week that had the most wonderful rest stops, the usual stuff PB&j bananas, oranges, snack bars from the sponsor(KIND bars, I love 'em). AND the stops also each had a signature item, beef jerky, pie(!) , and, the topper, a chocolate fountain. If yo ould incorperate any thing like that it would be a memorable ride.

Umm TDC is a diabetes ride. Don't think a chocolate fountain or Pie is quite the food they will think of.. Pretty unique though

First, thanks for getting involved with the Tour de Cure. It is a great cause.

Tour de Cure raises money for diabetes research and awareness. The majority of riders aren't diabetic and even many of those who are diabetic (Red Riders) can have pie and chocolate in moderation. On our Tour de Cure, every rest stop had regular sports drinks (Powerade or Gatorade) and some combination of snack size candy, cookies, rice krispie bars, as well as fruit, PB&J, granola bars and trail mix. Homemade baked goods are always a hit.

On a different ride, one of the rest stops had sliced apples and caramel sauce that went over big. Live music at some of the rest stops is also a plus. It doesn't have to be a band, just a soloist on a guitar or a group from the local HS or College music program, etc.

It is a great cause - your are welcome

Having been a red rider - I am aware of what the ride is about. Having been a diabetic I am quite aware of what we can eat.

Was just adding a little levity. And the riders and organizers are very cognizant of the special needs of Diabetic riders.

Damn straight we can have goodies in moderation.

Wish you well in the sponsorship.

Rest stops and road marking are the two ways I judge a ride. Useful food and friendly people make good rest stops. Running low on basics is a bummer. Road markings so I don't get lost make the ride a lot better. If you can get enough volunteers to staff confusing turns it is great. Lots of publicity is also a key. I can't sign up if I don't know it's happening.