The day started out comfortable. This year’s start time made for a relaxed beginning to the ride. Of course, there were so many at the start that the team took off very slow. Once out of the first stage of the starting line, things opened up. The 10 and 25 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
The JHOP Century Ride date arrived! My goal - complete 100 miles of cycling. This would be my first century. A flat century, no hills, with wind - perfect target. Arriving in St. Cloud at the ride location with plenty of time to spare, my teammate and I geared up [...]
Fall is here! Florida welcomes fall with cooler temperatures, low humidity, and sunshine. This Saturday afternoon I saw the welcome mixed with some rain. Today was the PCC Women on Wheels (WOW) Bonfire Ride. Two club members (Dawn & I) participated in the WOW event sponsored by Peloton Cyclist Club and [...]
