The Tour de Cure Lake Nona event 2020 will be remembered for its atypical approach. In Spring 2020, our world turned upside down due to Coronavirus. People living with diabetes are at greater risk for complications from COVID-19 (coronavirus) and we continue to advocate and ensure they have the resources [...]
Sunday morning on March 8, 2019, TeamOne members (Catherine, Diana, Shawn, & Z) kicked up the training in preparation for the ADA Lake Nona Tour de Cure 2020 coming up on March 29, 2020. The start time was 9 am. Starting the weekend with a team ride made for a [...]
Wow! 2020 is here. As I reflect on the past year, I realize that it's been a whirlwind of activity. Riding for fun, charity events, personal goal rides (yay Cross Florida 2019 and here I'm riding in Cross Florida 2020) all led to a significant number of miles. I had [...]
Yvette Sanborn, of David's World of Cycle (DWC), and special guests hosted an Evening of Ladies Cycling. This event took place on Thursday, September 26, 2019, in College Park, FL. Special guests included Courtney Burke from Trek, along with Dr. Tiffany Wallace, a local orthopedics specialist, representatives from the ADA [...]
On a New Adventure Santos, Florida - my new destination this morning. On my way with a rented mountain bike from Santos Bike Shop, water and snacks, and a huge ton of adrenalin. I signed up for a women's beginner clinic on mountain bike riding. Well, ok, in Florida it [...]
Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2019, was the weekend of the 38th Cross Florida Ride 2019 (XFL). 167 miles of fun riding across Florida from Cocoa to Bayport, Florida. Yes ... coast to coast. This annual event is put on by Spacecost Freewheelers Bike Club. I have written two [...]
A friend of mine always says "Teamwork makes the Dream work!" The support of friends, family, and donors help all of us in this fight against diabetes and the dream to find a cure. Thank you all! 2019 Tour de Cure Lake Nona could not have been better! You did an [...]
The annual Orlando ADA Tour de Cure Champions Reception was held Thursday, March 28, 2019, in honor of all the hard work the community had done for the upcoming ADA Tour de Cure ride. Fundraisers that achieve the $1,000 mark are considered “Champions”. This invitation-only event recognized these Champions, [...]
What was I thinking?!?! I received an email about the Cross Florida event coming in April 2019. I had been eyeing this ride for a few years. I remember the first time I had seen it and thought it looked like a fun thing to do. When I read the email [...]
The JHOP 100 Ride date arrived on a beautiful Saturday morning. Last year I was able to accomplish the goal of my first century ride. This year, I decided to enjoy a shorter distance and see the beauty Florida has to offer. After an easy drive to the ride location, [...]
Fall has arrived in Florida. And with it, the annual Ride-4-RMHCCF, lovingly known as Ride4Ronald. Sunday, October 14, 2018, was a special day for this event. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida finds, creates and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families. It [...]
Teamwork! My donors and supporters made me a Champion today!!! Thank you all! 2018 Tour de Cure Lake Nona could not have been better! You did an amazing job helping me raise over $1,000 for the American Diabetes Association (ADA). You were part of TeamOne's efforts which raised over $22,750. [...]
Three years have passed since I have ridden with my brother. He came out a little over three years ago. I was just picking up cycling at the time, and he had given me some tips along with the best advice - just have fun! Now three years later I [...]
Time for a new bike fitting! A professional bike fitting - so many people have no idea what this means or what it can do for you. Let me explain what it meant to me and my riding. I had been saving up for a professional bike fitting with MotionFit. [...]
On a beautiful Sunday, December 3, 2017, I spent the morning on an ADA Tour de Cure Community ride in Lake Nona, FL. This community ride was in support of the Red Rider team for the upcoming ADA Tour de Cure in Orlando. Today there were cyclists of different levels. What [...]
