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News News Briefs Briefs Pinarello Dyodo with SRAM Yes, it’s an e-bike with pedal assist! Now only $4500 Tour de Cure is Now Virtual ALBANY – The health and safety of people living with diabetes, their families, supporters and volunteers is the American Diabetes Association’s top priority. With that in mind, they’re hosting the Tour de Cure: Capital Region on Sept. 13 in Ballston Spa, and ALL events nationwide, virtually. The virtual event is a chance to participate with other supporters in the community, keeping safe distancing in place. Prior to event day, they will have engaging ways to connect to our community of supporters. To participate, ride, run or walk your intended distance and wear red to represent the ADA. Post on your social network why you’re participating – in honor or memory of someone; to encourage others to live a healthy lifestyle. Share a picture, a post or video using the hashtag #VirtualTourdeCure<strong>2020</strong>. Track and share your progress as you train. Post a fundraising goal and a link to your fundraising page. Join the ADA community Facebook group to stay connected and enjoy the virtual experience together. People living with diabetes are at greater risk from the coronavirus and ADA ensures they have the resources needed with the latest info and resources at diabetes.org/coronavirus. Over 34 million Americans are living with diabetes, 88 million people are living with prediabetes, and 90% of them don’t even know it. Every 21 seconds someone in the US is diagnosed with diabetes. ADA is committed to helping those living with diabetes thrive. The Tour de Cure offers year-round engagement with motivated participants and support from the business community, including sponsorship and corporate teams, TdC events across the country raise funds for research, advocacy, programs and education. There is no registration fee for the <strong>2020</strong> virtual Tour and the fundraising goal is only $100 to earn your event T-shirt ($50 for 12 and under). Register: diabetes.org/capitalregion. For more info, contact Laura Greenaway at lgreenaway@ diabetes.org or 518-218-1755 x3606. Open for your bicycle needs Bianchi Bikes to Young Survivors MAY <strong>2020</strong> 5 HAYWARD, CA – Bianchi USA continues its partnership with the Young Survival Coalition, supporting the <strong>2020</strong> Survivor Bike Program, which supplies free bikes to young adults facing breast cancer and unable to afford to ride in YSC Tour de Pink. YSC provides info, resources, and support to women in the US diagnosed with breast cancer before their 41st birthday. Tour de Pink, three-day rides on the East (10/2) and West (10/23) coasts with 250 riders each, hope to raise $1.2 million in <strong>2020</strong>. Tami Flanders, a local bicycle recipient and survivor, was 39 when diagnosed in 2015. Although her mother and grandmother had the disease, she was otherwise healthy. TAMI FLANDERS, LEFT. Tami learned about the program online, “It made me feel less alone. I got to meet up with others who talked to me about their experiences. Everyone was so accepting and uplifting.” She did Cycle the Erie Canal with her daughter for four years, and planned to do Biking Across Kansas this year before it was canceled due to Covid-19. She picked up her bike at Tomhannock Bicycles in Pittstown. “The partnership directly connects with our mission to get more people on bikes. Working with our retailers, we deliver bikes that change lives”, says Heather Mason, program coordinator. Bianchi’s Dama Ambassador Team raises funds at yscchampions.org/survivorbikes to buy bikes for cancer survivors. Dama team members will ride with recipients at the October rides. For more info, email heather@bianchiusa.com, visit youngsurvival.org, or join the ride: ysctourdepink.org. –Linda Waxman Finkle Hike-A-Thon is Going Virtual BOLTON LANDING – Due to the pandemic and focus on individual outings, the Hike-A-Thon will be run as a virtual event rather than volunteer-led groups. Lake George Land Conservancy knows that it’s disappointing, but after considering multiple factors, it’s the best decision at this time. The event was on route to be the largest, most exciting Hike-A-Thon yet. And it still can be, with your help. They encourage everyone, registered or not, to participate. Registered hikers will still receive their free <strong>2020</strong> Hike-A-Thon shirt. To participate, go outside on Sunday, July 5 to enjoy an outing on your own. This may be in your own backyard, a local park, or other favorite hike or paddle. Practice social distancing and choose a destination that is local to you and not crowded. Show your pride with a shirt from a past Hike-A-Thon or this year’s event. If not registered, the shirts are available for purchase on lglcstore.myshopify.com (orders by 6/5 for delivery by 7/1. Share a selfie or two on Facebook or Instagram, with the hashtag #LGHikeAThon<strong>2020</strong> – be sure to let LGLC know where you are and who you’re with. Follow them @HikeLakeGeorge and @LakeGeorgeHikeAThon. If not on social media, email pics to shoffman@lglc.org. For more info, visit lakegeorgehikeathon.org. Bike <strong>Adirondack</strong>s Tour Weekends SARANAC LAKE – If you’re searching for a personalized small group bicycling experience, Bike ADK has a menu of boutique tours exactly what you need to ride like a local. Each is designed to provide you with a true connection to the landscape and history of the <strong>Adirondack</strong>s through professionally guided road and gravel routes, custom-built to suit your personal experience. That’s right, they guide, you ride. So gather up your friends, pick a weekend that works and sign up. Each tour is capped at six guests. Reason being, they want to ensure a unique and memorable cycling weekend personally designed for you and your social peloton. Registration includes professionally curated and guided cycling routes, daily post-ride beverages, DAK Bars and pleasant surprises. For details, visit bikeadk.com. 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