Last years Tour de Cure was great! I rode 35 miles and raised $3500 for diabetes education & research. I also met some really great people and got involved in a cause that I can believe in. Riding in the Tour has multiple benefits for me … obviously raising money for diabetes research can only …
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Oct 01 2012
Trail walkers: PAY ATTENTION!
This is another one of my Pet Peeves … people who walk (or run) on multi-use trails who don’t pay attention. This is common sense … when you’re walking or running on a multi-use trail, you have to pay attention to what’s going on around you. There are bikers (such as me), other runners, sometimes …
Sep 30 2012
Drivers: DON’T STOP!
This is the first entry in a new category called “Pet Peeves”. Since I started riding seriously there are some behaviors I’ve encountered that really annoy me. First on the list … drivers that stop in the middle of an intersection to let a bike rider cross the street.
Jun 10 2012
Tour de Cure 2012 Followup
The ride is over and I did my 35 miles. I had a good time, got lots of exercise, met some interesting people … and got involved in a cause that both directly and indirectly effects me. I raised $3380 … which made me an “Ultimate Champion for Diabetes”. I got a fancy shmancy gold …
Mar 29 2012
Tour de Cure – Support Diabetes Research
I am participating in the American Diabetes Association’s annual Tour de Cure event this year. I am asking you to join me in the effort to Stop Diabetes by making a contribution to support my ride. The dollars we raise for the American Diabetes Association fund research, provide services, and give voice to those denied …


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