Join Team Western Wisconsin for our 2012 Ride to Cure Diabetes Kick-off event. Head Coach Joe Brady will introduce the program, listen to enthusiastic team members share their experiences, discuss the ride venues and explain fundraising basics. Whether you’re a novice cyclist, Sunday rider, or competitive racer, join us for a fantastic weekend and one incredible Ride. You’ll be amazed at the satisfaction you’ll find from challenging yourself and raising the critical funds needed to find a cure for diabetes. Be part of the team that moves us towards a cure with every mile pedaled and every dollar raised. RSVP by Wednesday, January 25 to Liz Meland at 608-833-2873 or emeland@jdrf.org.

Please note a possible new and 6th location may still be announced in the coming weeks!

For more information see the 2012 Ride to Cure Diabetes Flyer

Discussing “La Crosse” or the “La Crosse Ride” with organizers and participants -I’m helping work the event- is not intended to surprise or confuse me every time I utter the phrase or overhear someone else make the reference. But, I’m sorry – it does. I keep thinking why are we talking about La Crosse (the area where I grew up) as though we’re referring to destinations like Hawaii or Europe? They say you can’t go home, but this is something different.

Second in a series of five fundraising rides offered by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ride to Cure Diabetes, August 13, 2011 marks the second consecutive year JDRF has chosen La Crosse, Wisconsin as a ride destination. Yes, as in destination travel. Plus it’s not just any destination; it’s become THE destination for JDRF this year. According to JDRF organizers, 400 impassioned fundraising cyclists – the largest ride group of the year – chose La Crosse. The other ride options including: Burlington, VT; Lake Tahoe, CA; Death Valley, CA; andTucson, AZ.

Read the entire La Crosse – the New Hawaii article for more information.

La Crosse, WI (WXOW) – More than 400 bicycle riders pedaled 98 miles to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation today.

‘Ride to the Cure’ is an annual event that brings riders from all over the United States.

5 different rides take place throughout the United States this year…but La Crosse’s ride is the largest in the nation.

Each rider must raise a minimum of $2,000 in order to participate.

“This is my 5th JDRF Ride to the Cure. Unfortunately, we have a lot of friends that have been touched. Obviously, that have kids that have type 1, and I feel blessed that my kids are healthy and it’s part of my community outreach. It’s a great organization,” said rider Julie Kay Sheldon.

The ride today is expected to raise $800,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Click Here for a link to the story

LA CROSSE, Wis. – The rainy weather did not stop the “Ride to the Cure” from biking all across our area.

Bikers started at Riverside Park in La Crosse, then made their way through Minnesota, to Iowa and then back to La Crosse.

The ride helps support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation through financial support and spreading awareness of the disease.

See the entire News8000 story at Ride to the Cure rsises more than $1,000,000

Theresa Hineline

Saturday, June 4th 4:30pm-7:00pm
St Elizabeth’s Nursing Home, 109 S Atwood, Janesville, WI

Tickets: Adults $7, Kids 6-12 $5, under 6 free, family max $25
Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread, beverages, assorted desserts

Get tickets by calling St Elizabeth’s 752-6709, Theresa Hineline at tlhineline@charter.net , 290-5193 or Robin Hughes at basketaddict@hotmail.com, 751-6755

For more information see Carbs for a Cure.

Hope to see you there!

Thursday, April 14, 6:30-9:30pm
High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave, Madison

JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes riders Jody Montgomery, Krystin Strasser and Michelle Reddington are screening Bicycle Dreams, the highly acclaimed, award winning documentary about the Ride Across America. Come see what everyone is talking about in this inspirational film showing riders pushing their bodies to extreme limits as they ride 3000 miles across America in 10 days.

Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door, and proceeds benefit the Ride to Cure Diabetes.

For more information, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/158523

I’d like to thank everyone who attended our Ride Kickoff Party last week! Just short of 60 people attended, by far our largest gathering since I’ve been with the program. Many of you couldn’t make the party, but are ready to ride with us this year. We are putting together a fantastic group of new and veteran riders dedicated to finding the cure for diabetes: Western Wisconsin riders are more enthusiastic and motivated than ever!

Signup for the Ride to Cure 2011 begins Monday, March 7, at 11 am central on a newly designed and improved JDRF Ride website.The site is more interactive and really reflects the camaraderie of the ride experience. Check out these features when you visit the new site:

• Training Tips provided by our terrific National Coaches Tim St. Clair and Mike Clark
• Rotating Rider and Destination Spotlights
• Videos
(Look for photos of Western Wisconsin’s Beth, John, Sandy, Craig, Chris, and Dan!!)
• Registration and Donations are now easier.
• And so much more!!!

One question repeated to me over the past week is “Is there a deadline for signing up?” The quick answer is “no deadline exists.” However, there is a maximum number of riders allowed at some of the destinations, and once reached, these rides do close (primarily based on accommodation and safety issues). For instance, Death Valley typically reaches its maximum fairly quickly and closes registration, and I would expect this to happen again this year. La Crosse is receiving a lot of buzz this year nationally, and while we haven’t been told what the “max” number is for the La Crosse ride, I would not be surprised if we have to close registration for it at some point. We will do our best to keep you appraised of any news we receive concerning this.

I know many of you have been thinking of joining Team Western Wisconsin and riding to cure diabetes in 2011. Hope you will register tomorrow: this is your year to pedal for that cure!

Joe Brady
JDRF Western Wisconsin
Ride to Cure Cycling Coach
608-669-2732 (cell)
608-423-4803 (home)

P.S. Feel free to call or email with any questions: Ride On!