Some riders have trained and some have barely gotten on their bikes but the JDRF Rides are in progress and making a big impact on rider’s lives all while funding T1D research.

We kicked off the official JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes season with our JDRF Ride in La Crosse, WI on August 10 with 660 riders including 95 T1D riders from 37 JDRF chapters.  These riders rode across three states (Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa) raising $2.1 million for diabetes research.  Our JDRF Minnesota chapter was well represented with 38 riders.

Our JDRF Ride in Sonoma just took place on August 24 with over 650+ riders raising $3.1 million.  The Ride, which started in Santa Rosa, snaked through Marin and Sonoma counties before reaching Pacific Highway 1. After capturing some stunning views, riders returned through the rolling hills and vineyards of Northern California.  Minnesota rider Cameron VanDyke said, “What an incredible ride! There were lots of laughs and a couple tears, but I am proud to say I rode 80 of the toughest miles of my life yesterday. Thank you to everyone who has helped me through this journey of coming closer to a cure of type 1 diabetes.  Now on to the vineyards!  Until next year’s ride!”

There is still time to take part in one of JDRF’s three rides still taking place this year!

Saratoga Springs, New York is located 25 miles north of Albany, NY, in the southernmost foothills of the Adirondack Region, Saratoga Springs combines the quaintness of New England with the beauty of upstate New York and will feature some of the most scenic roads in the northeast just as the fall foliage begins to turn. This ride will offer multiple route options ranging from 32 to 100 miles.  Rides dates:  September 12-15

Located in Northeast Florida, Amelia Island is an island oasis just 35 miles from Jacksonville. At this JDRF Ride, you’ll cycle along pristine beaches, over marshlands and through beautiful maritime forests for up to 100 miles.  This Ride is unlike any other, and its flat terrain makes it perfect for families and new cyclists.  Ride dates:  October 3-6

Located in southern California, Death Valley is one of the most otherworldly of America’s natural wonders—an eerie panorama of salt flats and elevations. With rolling hills and steep mountains, Death Valley is also famous for Badwater, which is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Whether you’re a competitive cyclist, Sunday rider or novice, you’re sure to enjoy an incredible weekend—and the haunting beauty—that brings JDRF Riders back year after year to cycle up to 100 miles. Ride Dates:   Oct 17-20

Register today and don’t miss your chance to be part of JDRF’s Ride!  Ask any of our riders.  It will change your life!  Ride.jdrf.org   Or contact Patty Johnson at pjohnson@jdrf.org or 952-236-3455