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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
What an awesome ride! I am so thankful and honored to say that I participated in raising funds and awareness for diabetes, the ADA Tour de Cure in Lake Nona. This was my first year riding on a team, Team One. I have to say that I was a bit [...]
