American Diabetes Association "Tour de Cure" for Diabetes
Minneapolis, MN (Photos of previous tours)

Each year in the spring, participants in the Minneapolis Tour de Cure enjoy a scenic route around the lakes and rivers of Minneapolis Minnesota.   Participants have a choice of a 5 mile family route, or 25, or 45 mile rides.  All routes are circular so that the start and finish are located in the same place which made it easier for a variety of logistics issues.

I usually ride my tricycle on the 25-mile route.  I wish to thank all of my relatives, friends and other sponsors who support me on this ride.  I enjoy the ride and your contributions help make this a very successful fund raising event for this important cause (finding a cure for diabetes)..

Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts. Your tax-deductible gifts do make a difference to the over 20 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and the 16 million people in the United States with Pre-Diabetes.

I take many photos before and during this event.  I post the best ones here for your enjoyment.  Click on the small photo to see the large captioned photo, then click the "back" button on your browser to return to this page.  These photos will give you a sense of what a beautiful and bike friendly place Minnesota is.

Fundraising, Recruiting, and other pre ride day activities:

Fund Raising at Air Base (2004) Fund Raising at Air Base (2004) Recruiting at B-Bop day at State Capitol (2004) Recruiting at B-Bop day at State Capitol (2004) Recruiting at B-Bop day at State Capitol (2004) Recruiting at B-Bop day at State Capitol (2004) Recruiting at B-Bop day at State Capitol (2004)

Off to the Start at Harriet Lake Band Shell:

Trike loaded and ready to go (2004) Check in/Registration area (2004) Check in/Registration area (2004) Check in/Registration area (2004) Check in/Registration area (2004) Erik's Bike Shop & KDWB Radio setting up (2004) Communication Center (2004) Beginning the Ride (2004)  Beginning the Ride (2004) Beginning the Ride (2004) Beginning the Ride (2004)

Scenery is Fantastic Along the Route:

Tunnel along the route (2004) Bridges along the route (2004) Passing under Interstate 394 Bridge (2004) Passing through downtown Minneapolis (2004) First encounter with new light rail system (2004) Approaching Stone Arch Bridge (2004) Crossing the Stone Arch Bridge (2004) View of St. Anthony Falls from Stone Arch Bridge (2004) Zoomed in view of St. Anthony Falls (2004) Locks for Barges at Stone Arch Bridge (2004) Old Gold Medal Flour Building (2004) Minnehaha Falls (2004) Trail follows Minehaha Creek (2004) Trail follows Minehaha Creek (2004) Trail follows Minehaha Creek (2004) Trail follows Minehaha Creek (2004) View of Lake along route (2004) Giving my bike a rest (2004) Approaching the Finish Line (2004) Approaching the Finish Line (2004)

Scenes from Stone Arch Bridge & Minnehaha Falls Rest Stops:

 Stone Arch Bridge Rest Stop (2004) Stone Arch Bridge rest stop (2004) Minnehaha Falls Rest Stop (2004) Minnehaha Falls Rest Stop (2004) Minnehaha Falls Rest Stop (2004) Minnehaha Falls Rest Stop (2004) My Brother Alan & Wife Gerry staffing Minnehaha Rest Stop My Brother (left) Me (right)

Finished !!!  Lunch, Refreshments, Massages, Encouragement and Information

Finish Line Activities (2004)  Finish Line Activities (2004) Finish Line Activities (2004) Finish Line Activities (2004) Finish Line Activities (2004) Finish Line Activities (2004) Finish Line Activities (2005) Friend Jerry Cooper finishes his first Tour de Cure (2005) Outback Steakhouse provides lunch for riders (2005) Outback Steakhouse provides lunch for riders (2005) Outback Steakhouse provides lunch for riders (2005)

More information on the American Diabetes Association, its programs and diabetes
in general can be found at the Association's website: http://www.diabetes.org

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