Midleton Cycling & Tri Club are running the 2nd Annual “Stephen Roche TOUR DE CURE in association with MyHome.ie" Charity Cycle Sportif on Saturday, 8th May 2010, with start and finish in Midleton Co Cork. 

The 3 routes will loop through the beautiful East Cork and Waterford Counties, in addition to an extra family run route this year which will be a 15km ride around the boundaries of the towns countryside.

The organisers are happy to have on board some top sponsors and household brands who are helping cover the cost of organising this large event, most notably MyHome.ie who is this year’s Title Sponsor (Irelands Leading Property Portal, http://www.myhome.ie), Corks Sports Partnership (Increasing the number of people participating in sport, exercise and physical activity in Cork, http://www.cclsp.com ) and Johnson & Johnson ( http://www.jnj.com/connect/caring/initiatives  ). 

The legendary Stephen Roche [one of Ireland’s most famous sporting sons] is centrally associated with the event once again and will be riding the routes with as many participants in the hope of raising significant funds to support 2010's three selected great causes ( Charity List ). These are,

The Mercy University Hospital Foundation - (their target is to raise €450,000 and when they do, they will purchase a new 64 slice CT. The existing model is a 4 slice and is over 12 years old. The new CT has a key role to play in cancer diagnosis and cancer treatments (monitoring cancer growth etc). It also will enable the hospital to introduce Cardiac Screening Services for those at risk of stroke or conditions like SADS.)

COPE Foundation - fulfilling the Potential of Persons with Intellectual Disability across Cork. (they are building 3 single storey houses incorporating 14 beds and a large day centre which will provide respite for intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, this is costing €1.8million )

The Anaphylaxis Campaign – (Anaphylaxis is the medical term given to a severe allergic reaction which affects the whole body. In its most extreme form, this reaction results in a person going into "anaphylactic shock" which can be fatal. There is a growing list of everyday items which can give rise to anaphylactic shock for some people, including food, insect stings and drugs. The campaign is about providing information to people)

This event is organized to be fun, yet challenging for riders of all levels. Select from the 15, 50, 100 or 160km route options. All routes lead to a great experience! The entry fee as below and includes a cool designed event jersey, several Rider feed stops and post-ride festivities. (Entry fee on the day will be €50)

Entry fee (register up to May 1st):

• €40 per rider (50km, 100km &160km) Routes
• €10 per rider (15km) Route 
• €20 for a family of 4. (15km) Route

Note:

• TDC Jerseys will be provided 50km, 100km &160km riders
• TDC Medals will be provided 15km riders

This year, we are adding an extra dimension, 

On Friday, an Event Dinner with Stephen along with other special guests is being planned for Friday Evening May 7th at the Radisson Blu Hotel 5mins from Midleton. Special Rates apply to stay here, info on website. Contact now for tickets.

On Saturday is the Sportif.

On Sunday, forget the Shay Elliot and race in Midleton on the famous criterium circuit, where races will be held for A 2, A 3, A 4 ( Vets, Ladies and Junior) Riders along with a Race of Champions. 

Stephen along with other legends of cycling will ride in the “ Race of Champions”.  Midleton Co. Cork will be the place to be for 3 days of fun and cycling.

You can get more details on www.stephenrochetourdecure.com

If you have a further details, please don’t hesitate in contacting the Event Directors.

Aidan Crowley aidan@stephenrochetourdecure.com  086-6055523 

Derick Whyte derick@stephenrochetourdecure.com  087-1320503