On Sunday, March 30th, I had the incredible opportunity to pedal my way through the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Florida in Lake Nona. Picture this: a gang of cyclists, all cladded in colorful jerseys, and a palpable buzz in the air that felt more like a rock [...]
March 30, 2025, marks the 10th consecutive year TeamOne is the "Team of Champions" as they participate in the 20th anniversary of the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure in Orlando, the best charity cycling event of the year in Lake Nona, Florida. The day begins early for the participants [...]
The American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Champions Reception event was no ordinary gala; it was a dazzling night where the air hummed with excitement and anticipation. As the guests arrived, the atmosphere was buzzing with laughter and camaraderie, highlighting the true spirit of the event. Cyclists who had dedicated [...]
On a bright Friday morning, October 25th, 2024, at the GuideWell Innovation Center, attendees gathered for a pivotal moment – the Executive Leadership Breakfast of the 2025 Tour de Cure Florida. The event, designed to bolster support and awareness for diabetes and its impact, commenced promptly at 9:00 a.m. [...]
The Tour de Garden, held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, ushered in a beautiful day of cycling camaraderie and community spirit in Winter Garden, Florida. As with most mass rides in the Sunshine State, the day began early, with enthusiastic participants arriving between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. With broken clouds [...]
If you are following my journey, you may wonder why I felt the need to upgrade my beloved 2014 Trek Domane 6.9 Project One Team Bontrager Issue (Image Above) bicycle after recently acquiring the 2024 Trek Madone SL7 Gen 7 (Specs). At first glance, it might seem illogical to invest [...]
On Sunday, March 24th, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Florida in Lake Nona. It felt refreshing and invigorating to return to an in-person event after several years of virtual gatherings due to the pandemic. The excitement in the air [...]
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, the anticipation in the air was palpable as the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Tour de Cure rolled into Lake Nona. At 7:00 am, three dedicated TeamOne members gathered, their spirits high and enthusiasm contagious. Every year, this event is a celebration of community and commitment, [...]
This ordeal started with a simple trip to the Trek store in Waterford, where I intended to purchase a SRAM Red 2x12 speed eTap rim brake groupset to upgrade my beloved Trek Domane 6.9, Bontrager Team edition bicycle. Having owned the Domane: since 2014, it has served me well over [...]
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, the America Diabetes Association (ADA) Tour de Cure in Lake Nona! Three TeamOne members gathered at 7:00 am, in Lake Nona to kick off this year’s Tour de Cure Florida event. As every year, the team's hearts were warmed to see the great volunteers, the [...]
On Sunday, March 27th, I participated in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Florida in Lake Nona. Yes, we have gone back to somewhat normal to an in-person event. It been several years we have not had an in-person event because of the pandemic. The temperature started was [...]
It is January 1, 2023, here I sit at Starbucks as every other year before ... feeling lucky to see another year while reflecting on all that I have accomplished. In 2022 I originally wanted to ride 3,500 miles and completed 908 miles, participated in 2 charity events, over [...]
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 [...]
Wow, time passes slow when you are out of breath and have a loss of energy … I have been representing SAIC by participating in the ADA tour de Cure for a total of 16 years including the 12 years since I started participating in the Orlando area. Thank [...]
On Sunday, March 27, 2022, the America Diabetes Association (ADA) Tour de Cure in Lake Nona held an in-person event! Since the onset of the pandemic, the Tour de Cure had been virtual. Seven TeamOne members gathered at 8:30 am, in Lake Nona to kick off this year’s (did I [...]
