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Welcome to the Tour de Cookie of Tucson, AZ!
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 9:00am January 9, 2011
3482 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 >> location map
Welcome to the Third Annual Tour de Cookie! Participants will race/ride between 10 cookie-stands (hosted by local clubs and organizations) and purchase/eat as many pastries as possible. Part of the proceeds will will pay for the Tucson Kids' Try-athlon, a free triathlon designed for children with special needs and/or disabilities.
The event is hosted in partnership with the United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona and Trek Bicycles of Tucson.
Every participant will receive a t-shirt and a medal. Awards to top 3 finishers (male and female), best cookie-stand and most money-raiser.
Updates
Congratulations to the 600+ cyclists and the dozens of cookie stand volunteers! The 2010 Tour de Cookie was a huge success and we really appreciate your help and support. Winners: 1st Place: Karen Smith and Phil Roper; 2nd Place: Mary White and David Loehrs; 3rd Place: Betsy Woodhouse and Justin Loehrs; Last Bite Award: Marv Reynolds; Best Cookie Stand: Tucson Roller Derby; Most Money Raised: David Loehrs. Thanks again!
Cookie-stands available for 2011!
If your club, group or organization would like to host a cookie-stand and become an official stop on the route we have the solution for you! All you have to do is bake 500-600 cookies with your friends, set up a stand on January 9, 2011 and sell your baked goods. For more information please call us at 520.270.0763.
Preorder your Tour de Cookie DVD at Director's Seat Productions. Director's Seat is a Tucson based production company and they'll create an outstanding and affordable ($15) event DVD for you.
In the News
For a short article and pictures from the 2010 event please CLICK HERE. Thank you Arizona Daily Star!
The Tour de Cookie of Tucson was featured in the Arizona Daily Star. Please read the article HERE.
Channel 12 posted this outstanding video of the 2nd Annual Tucson Kids' Try-athlon - event made possible by United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona and your generous donation.
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Presenting Sponsor
We are proud to announce the Trek Bicycles of Tucson as the Presenting Sponsor of the Tour de Cookie and Tucson Kids' Try-athlon. Please visit their store for bikes, part or friendly advice and safety tips. TBOT will be present at the start of both events to help participants with their cycling needs.
How to Register
Or, to avoid the online processing fee please download a paper registration form and mail it to P.O. Box 41832, Tucson, AZ 85717. Application forms are available at all bike shops, any gym, the United Cerebral Palsy office and the Tucson Adaptive Recreation office.
Packet Pickup
Saturday, January 8, 12:00–5:00pm at Trek Bicycles Of Tucson (1740 E Fort Lowell, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85719 - SW corner of Campbell and Fort Lowell). Packet pickup and late registration also available Sunday, January 9, starting at 7:00am.
Cookie-Stands and Route
For 2011 you can choose between the long course (31 miles) and a short course (10 miles). The route is open to vehicular traffic. Please obey all traffic laws and regulations, you are responsible for your own safety.
Suggested routes: CLICK HERE for the long course. CLICK HERE for the short course.
Stop #1 hosted by United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (Office, 5th St and Craycroft
Stop #2 hosted by Green Things (Allen and Rillito River Path)
Stop #3 hosted by Janice Meyer (McCormick Park, Columbus and Ft Lowell)
Stop #4 hosted by Tucson Roller Derby (Armory Park, 6th Ave and 13th St)
Stop #5 hosted by Trisports (Brandi Fenton Park, River and Dodge/Alvernon)
Stop #6 hosted by Team in Training (Children's Park, Oracle and River)
Stop #7 hosted by TBA
Stop #8 hosted by Tucson TriGirls (U of A Mall, Campbell and 3rd St)
Stop #9 hosted by Ameripsych (Office, Grant and Stone)
Stop #10 hosted by Tucson Lightning Womens Rugby Club (Himmel Park, Treat and 3rd)
Sponsors & Partners
Contact
For questions regarding the event or sponsorship opportunities please contact Laszlo Otvos, PO Box 41832, Tucson, AZ 85717, call 520.270.0763 or e-mail laszloo@hotmail.com.