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11 Nov, 2020

Orlando, FL – Veterans Day Ride

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On Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020, TeamOne members (Catherine & Z) went out for the annual Veterans Day ride. Z was sporting his new Navy Veteran Jersey. View the US Navy Veteran Jersey. Each Veterans Day is a remembrance set aside to honor those who have defended our country [...]

8 Nov, 2020

Taino Jersey – Catherine

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Finally, the day had arrived, the TeamOne Taino jersey Inaugural Ride. I was super excited to sport the jersey that I fell in love with at first sight. The colors, images, and most important the meaning of it all made me very proud. What is the meaning of the artwork, [...]

30 Jul, 2020

July’s Goal: 1,000 Miles

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I have had many crazy 💡 ideas in my lifetime but this one crept up without notice. After the words left my lips, the idea bit down and locked on like a pitbull. No shaking it once I said it. The crazy idea was to join the 🚴🏽 TREK Century [...]

13 Jun, 2020

Tour de Cure Event Day 2020 – Diana’s Story

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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 [...]

13 Jun, 2020

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

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What a wonderful decade to ride! Yes it has been 10 years since I started participating in the Orlando area. I have been participating in the ADA for a total of 14 years if I count my San Diego Tour de Cure event involvement. Thank you all for making [...]

3 Jan, 2020

2019 Year End Journal – A Personal Story

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It is January 3, 2020, here I sit in Starbucks reflecting on all the 1,203 miles I covered, 5 charity events, and over 55 hours of camaraderie with teammates I have participated in 2019. I originally had my goal for 2019 as 2,500 miles but quickly found out that was [...]

3 Jan, 2020

2019 Year End Journal – Diana

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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 [...]

3 Jan, 2020

2019 Year End Journal – Catherine

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I am 2 days into 2020 and just thinking about the 853 miles on the bike, 5 charity events, and fellowship I have participated in 2019. Here are some numbers for you to view. I'm very surprised that I was able to log as many miles as possible this year [...]

2 Nov, 2019

CAAM 200K 2019 – Shawn’s story

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This was my first time riding the CAAM 200K. The CAAM 200K is a 200km/128-mile course that starts and ends in Sanford FL, about 15 minutes from my house. Of course, I was going to ride it. :) The day started with a delicious breakfast before I gathered my gear, [...]

26 Sep, 2019

College Park, FL – An Evening of Ladies Cycling

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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 [...]

4 May, 2019

Ninja MTB Clinic – Trees and Trails

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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 [...]

7 Apr, 2019

Cross Florida Ride 2019 – Diana’s Story

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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 [...]

31 Mar, 2019

Tour de Cure Event Day 2019 – Diana’s Story

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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 [...]

31 Mar, 2019

Tour de Cure Event Day – A Personal Story

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What a wonderful day to ride! Thank you all for making the 2019 Tour de Cure Orlando great! You did an amazing job assisting me in raising $1,550 for the American Diabetes Association. This was a tough year to ask for donations considering all the major tragedies that happened throughout [...]

9 Feb, 2019

Cross Florida Training – What was I thinking?

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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 [...]

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