Tour de Cure Origins

After finishing a ride back in October 2006, Geoff Coombes and Gary Bertwistle shared a coffee and chatted. As the chat went on, the topic turned to how they could combine their passion for cycling and contributing to a worthwhile charity.

What started as a coffee between two mates led to Tour de Cure’s registration as an Australian charity and the inaugural tour, in May 2007.

The Tour is now into its third year and has raised over a $1million.

Check out the TDC 2009 Video Campaign below.

TDC Social Media

Check out the official TDC Social Media Channels.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tour-de-Cure-Australia/105593348975?ref=ts

Twitter: http://twitter.com/tourdecure_aus

My TDC Profile

Byron Smith

Occupation: Service Manager
Bike: Giant TCR Advanced
Years Riding: 5
Km's per week: 300

Reasons for doing the ride

Joining the Tour for the first time this year, Byron will ride in honour of the close family members he has lost to cancer.

A caring and compassionate person with a strong passion for cycling, Byron lists Lance Armstrong as his true inspiration.

Through riding with Tour de Cure, Byron will combine his love of cycling with his desire to do his bit towards finding a cure for cancer.

He says, “When there is a breakthrough for the cure of this disease I would feel complete knowing I have done everything I could do to help contribute to the cure. Until this cure is found I can at least do my part to help support and provide hope to those with cancer.”

When he puts his mind to achieving a result, Byron has every intention of fulfilling it.

He is inspired to help find a cure for cancer and we stand behind his intention and determination.

Show your support for Byron today - click here!

TDC So What's It All About?

Below is the Tour de Cure "The Journey Begins" promotional clip for the 2010 tour.

Hearing everyone’s stories is such an inspiration!

2010 Tour

In May 2010 a team of 100 riders and support crew rode from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast a total of 1400 kilometres to raise much needed funds for the research, support and prevention of cancer.

In a historic cycling tour the Tour de Cure team raised over $1.63 million dollars which eclipsed every expectation and goal set by the Tour.

Please get behind me to make Tour De Cure 2011 a great success and raise much needed funds! Visit https://secure.tourdecure.com.au/tour/2011/member/257/byron-smith and donate to "Byron"!

Donations of $2 and over are tax deductible. A receipt will be emailed to you.
If you are unable (or unwilling) to donate online, please email donations@tourdecure.com.au.

First Tour de Cure Training Ride

On the 20th November 2010 the Tour de Cure Squad from Brisbane met at 5:30am at Lutwyche for a return ride to Redcliffe.

It was great meeting the team, what a fantastic group of people.

We covered 90 kilometers.