This was my second Tour de Cure and this one was more of an amazing experience than my first.  I had an opportunity to meet riders who were currently dealing with diabetes. It was a humbling experience in talking with them because it put my efforts in “fun”raising in perspective. I’m blown away on how they deal with this affliction day to day and still approach life with a smile. With your help and the help of others i was able to reach my goal of $1000!

The idea of riding 25 miles on a bike may seem daunting but actually it was an amazing experience! The energy of more than 1,125 riders was both electric and encouraging. The route through Lake Nona was very picturesque and very smooth. The most amazing part of my ride was seeing my wife at the finish line cheering like a mad woman and recording the moment when I crossed the finish line! Good times!! Good times indeed.

Stats for the day

This is the 25 mile course I rode along with my Teammate.

We had two mishaps on the 50 mile course:

  • Dawn – took a spill 9 miles from the finish line and muscled through the finish line. She went to the hospital after she finished the ride to be diagnosed with a concussion. The picture was taken right before she started feeling systems of the concussion. She was doing better as of that evening.
  • Seresaa – had an accident where a car turned into her path as they met eye to eye. She was rushed to the hospital shortly after. Can’t say anything more than she is safe with the exception of road rash and scrapes.

More important, your contributions help the many with diabetes. You know it’s one thing for diseases to affect older people who have learned to cope with adversity but a disease that affects youngsters is especially cruel. Just the name “juvenile diabetes” is a reason why we have to push for a cure. In addition, for your help, all I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you!

Next year, I may try riding the 50/63 mile course. Hopefully you will still lend your support. I will ride on behalf of those who can’t and in memory of many.

Again thanks for your support. Regards,

Carl
TeamOne