SC Tour de Cure

The Tour de Cure is a challenging cycling event that lets both the avid and recreational cyclist raise money for diabetes research, programs to find a cure for this deadly disease, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.  We ride to make a difference in the lives of 300,000 South Carolinians diagnosed with diabetes and the 300,000 who do not know they have the disease. 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2008 SPONSORS

Henry J. Lee Distributors, Inc.

Providence United Methodist Church, Holly Hill, SC Ebenezer Zion AME Church, Holy Hill, SC Greater Friendship AME Church, Santee, SC

Town of Elloree, SC Town of Eutawville, SC Town of Holly Hill, SC Town of Vance, SC

The Tour de Cure features fully-stocked rest stops with water, sports drink and power snacks every 15-20 miles.  We offer sugar-free snacks for our diabetic cycling friends at all rest stops.

The Tour de Cure features Support-and-Gear (SAG) vehicles, route communications provided by Amateur Radio Operators (HAM), and mechanical support from Columbia and Charleston bike shops.

About the Swamp Fox - General Francis Marion acquired his nickname during the American Revolutionary War from Colonel Banastre Tarleton, a British commander, when he complained it was impossible to catch the "Swamp Fox".  Come join the fun and ride the historic areas where the Swamp Fox led successful fights against the British in The Siege of Fort Motte and The Battle of Eutaw Springs, causing them to retreat to North Carolina and subsequently surrender to General George Washington six weeks later.