This past weekend about 700 cyclists ‘clicked’ into specialty shoes and peeled down the Brickyard’s narrow motorless straightaway, climbed the track’s steep embankment and exited to the Indianapolis farmscape in support of a noble cause.

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA, there are 23.6 million children and adults in the U.S. who have diabetes. To support the ADA, more than 38,000 cyclists in 78 tour events raised nearly $16 million in 2008. This year efforts are on track to double initial goals.

In fact, the Indianapolis Tour de Cure ‘09 had a record turnout, hosting the most participants in the 35-year history of the event.

Hoosiers Work for Health, a pro-health awareness group, was a proud sponsor of the momentous occasion. Cyclists had the option of choosing a 50 or 75 kilometer loop that began in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and wound through the beautiful Indiana countryside.

Way to go Peritus staff!

- Matthew Henderson