Got questions?

We've dug up some answers

(check back for updates)

 

 

 

 

How much is registration in the Tour de Cure?

 

Here is the fee schedule:

Sign up early & save!

August 1st - December 31st: $15

Now - March 31st: $20

April 1st - May 15th: $25

May 16th - June 9th: $30

June 11th (day of event walk-up): $35

 

 

My plans have changed and I cannot make the ride, can I still cancel my registration? Can I keep my registration and participate virtually? Do I still have to fundraise?

 

From the Tour De Cure Website:

"Yes, we can cancel your registration, and you are not required to fundraise if you will not be riding in the event. We appreciate your contacting us so we can release your space to another rider. Your registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Alternately, even though you will not be able to ride, we can keep your registration active on our website to allow you to continue fundraising for our important cause to stop diabetes. This way you will be participating as a virtual rider, and if you meet or surpass the fundraising minimum, you will be entitled to receive the event t-shirt as well as a thank you gift of your choosing."

 

 

So how the heck do I get my bike there?

 

Great news!!

We are teaming up with our friends at @REI to handle your bike shipping and assembly needs surrounding the June meet up!!

http://www.blackgirlsdobike.com/#!bgdb-rei-specials/c1q6x

 

They are offering 3 services:

Bike Safety Check (free)

Bike Assembly ($30)

Bike Boxing for Return ($30)

***You are responsible for shipping cost to the REI Store.  

**Return shipping can be purchased on site at REI and is

discounted as follows East Coast Region--$30; Midwest Region--$30; West Region--$40

 

Ship bikes to be assembled to...

REI
Attn: Pete Mahoney
1800 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, GA 30329

 

For your bike shipping needs to REI consider BIKE FLIGHTS.

https://www.bikeflights.com/

 

Why BikeFlights.com?

Convenient

• Get free bike shipping cost estimates for express and ground services.

• Avoid hassles at the airport with our door-to-door service.

• Enjoy friendly and attentive customer support from fellow cyclists.

Reliable

• Your bike travels with top carriers such as FedEx, UPS and DHL.

• Superior bicycle shipping insurance protects your bike.

• We guarantee delivery or you get $100 per business day, up to $500.

Affordable

• Save money with our discount rates. If you find a lower price, we’ll match it

• No minimums and no surprise charges from carriers.

• No fees to change or cancel your order.

 

 

Otherwise planes, trains and automobiles.  No really that's the plan.  Have a bike shop disassemble your bike and ship it or fly it in. Put in on your bike rack and drive it into town.  Amtrak is bike friendly and will allow you to bring your bike on board most of their trains.  Get your questions answered here... https://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboard

 

 

Can I rent a bike once I get there?

 

We are checking into bike rental options. So far we know that the following spots do offer a bike rental service. Check early to see what options they have.  We will continue to add more shops to the list.

 

Aztec Cycles  (http://www.aztec-cycles.com/home)

Smyrna Bicycles  (http://www.smyrnabicycles.com/)

Silver Comet Depot Cycles (http://silvercometcycles.com/)

 

 

Tour de Cure Atlanta is currently offering rentals through Kind Bikes, an organization committed to helping people participate in charity rides despite not owning a bike! They offer monthly rentals that come with a fitting, bike rack,pump, maintenance/riding training and more! basically everything but the helmet. They will even drop it off to you and pick it up!

 

Prices are based on the length of your rental:

* $25/month for 6 months

* $35/month for 3-5 months

* $45/month for 1-2 months

* $50 for day of event only ($200 refundable deposit)

Reserve your rental by visiting the Tour de Cure Atlanta page on Kind Bikes website at http://www.kindbikes.org/how-kind-bikes-works/

 

 

What are the advantages to booking through Carter Elite Travel Agency at the designated hotel?

 

If you book with us you will get to meet some bike lovin ladies from all over the country. And if that weren't enough we will provide  SAG support from our hotel Best Western Plus Airport South to the Atlanta Tour De Cure (and back) on June 11th. Thanks to our friends at Southeastern Cycling Tours. 

 

(Online booking ends 3/30/16)

Book after 3/30/2016 by phone Lula Carter  @ 310.722.3099 

 

 

I think I might want to carpool to this thing where can I find carmates?

 

Soooooo we are not vouching for anyone but your best bet is making a connection on facebook.  Here is a link to the FB event page https://www.facebook.com/events/161479497523583/ 

 

 

 

Is this event ladies only or can the fellas join the fun?

 

The Tour De Cure is open to the public.  We encourage any of our supporters to join us for this event and support a great cause. 

 

 

I want to do the recovery ride on Sunday with BGDB:ATLANTA do I have to pay?

 

No, but please grab a RIDE/GENERAL ADMISSION ticket for free because that's how we are keeping track of headcount. There are tickets for purchase ($12) if you want to enjoy our catered lunch and be entered for our raffles/giveaways.

*You must be present to win any of the raffles* 

 

Ride/General Admission                                      (FREE)

Ride/Lunch/General Raffle Entry (1)                  ($12) 

Single General Raffle Entry (1)                              ($3)

Bike Specialty Raffle Entry (1)                               ($10)

Jamaica Reggae Ride 3 Day Tour Package(1)   ($10)

 

(Chose the $12 option if you are skipping the ride but still plan to eat and enter the raffles)

Purchase Tix here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bgdb-family-reunion-picnic-final-event-of-our-national-meetup-tickets-19762405888

 

Can I get a list of all the event links in one place?

Sure thing!

 

Event Page

http://www.blackgirlsdobike.com/#!bgdb-national-meet-up-2016/cafc

 

Facebook Event Page

https://www.facebook.com/events/161479497523583/

 

Atlanta Tour De Cure Signup

http://main.diabetes.org/goto/blackgirlsdobike

 

Atlanta Tour De Cure Route Info

http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=11036&type=fr_informational&sid=22041

 

Carter Eite Travel Agency

Book after 3/30/2016 by phone Lula Carter  @ 310.722.3099

 

Book Tour De Cure SAG Shuttle

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reserve-bgdb-shuttle-sag-support-to-the-tour-de-cure-tickets-23750226567

 

REI Bike Assembly/Shipping/Safety Checks

http://www.blackgirlsdobike.com/#!bgdb-rei-specials/c1q6x

 

Civil Bikes Historic Tours

http://www.civilbikes.com/

info@civilbikes.com

 

BGDB Sunday Recovey Ride/Luncheon

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bgdb-family-reunion-picnic-final-event-of-our-national-meetup-tickets-19762405888

 

 

MAPS/LOCATIONS

 

360 View Lobby Of Best Western Airport South

http://tinyurl.com/jbppxvu

 

360 Outside View of Designated Hotel

(Best Western Airport South Hotel) SAG Shuttle Departure/Arrival Location

http://tinyurl.com/hywtctl

 

Piedmont Park Map

http://www.piedmontpark.org/visit/Piedmont%20Park%20Map%20v2012.pdf

 

Magnolia Hall (Sunday Luncheon Location)

http://www.piedmontpark.org/facilities/magnolia.html