As we wrap the 2022 JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes season, Team Wisconsin has much to celebrate for a successful season of riding and raising funds for cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D)! We had 175 riders & coaches participate in 6 destination events. They pedaled over 150,000 miles and raised an incredible more than $855,000!
Some of the incredible awards and accolades that our Wisconsin riders brought home:
- Grand Rapids, MI Ride:
- Board Member Adam Steineke received the Spirit Jersey!
- La Crosse, WI Ride:
- The weekend was emceed our very own Coach Kathy Errthum!
- Team Wisconsin, #3 fundraising chapter at $388,760
- Jack Gentine, #2 fundraiser at $163,800
- Kiley Smith for #10 fundraiser at $17,027
- Coach Scott Liesch received Promise Jersey
- Saratoga Springs, NY Ride:
- Sarah Bradley received the Promise Jersey!
- Gary Peak was the lead out rider for his 25th Ride on his 25th diaversary
- Death Valley, CA Ride:
- Team Wisconsin #1 fundraising chapter with $224,700 raised!!!
- Dave Kriete #4 fundraiser with $23,700
- Joe Pickart & Picks Pedalers featured in Friday night programming
- El Tour De Tucson, AZ Ride:
- Odorico family featured in Friday night programming
- Amelia Island, FL Ride:
- Talon was nominated for Youth Rider jersey!
Check out some great photos that were taken throughout the year. Thank you to all our Team Wisconsin Riders & Coaches for an incredible season!
Interested in joining us in 2023? Come to one of our Ride Celebration/Information Parties:
- Madison Market – Wednesday, January 11 – 6:00-7:30pm – Hop Haus Brewing Company, Fitchburg
- Appleton Market – Thursday, January 12 – 6:00-7:30pm – Greene’s Pour House, Neenah
- Milwaukee Market – Thursday, January 12 – 6:00-7:30pm – Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, Delafield
Light appetizers will be provided, cash bar. Please RSVP to Erin Vella at evella@jdrf.org or via text 414.861.2646.
Ride registration for the 2023 season will open on Wednesday, January 18 at 11am CST! Some events will sell out quickly so mark your calendars to join us! ride.jdrf.org
