Ride to Cure Diabetes
The Ride
The JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes is an adventure of a lifetime. Riders from around the world take on two challenges: raising the critical money needed to fund the research that will cure diabetes, and reaching a personal training goal that will prepare them for their destination cycling experience. Participants spend the weeks before the Ride working with a USA Cycling certified coach and a JDRF fundraising coach to help them reach their goals. Be part of the team that moves us towards a cure with every mile pedaled and every dollar raised. 2010 Ride Calendar and Fundraising Packages
Why Ride?
The Ride to Cure Diabetes is a unique and exciting way to fight diabetes. Participants choose from one of four Ride locations and bike for their choice of distance (usually between 30 and 100+ miles) to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF).
The Rides are 3-day adventures with incredible people featuring exhilarating 1-day bike rides. Variable route distances are geared toward both the seasoned rider and those new to the sport.
“It’s a once in a lifetime experience that everyone should do at least 2 or 3 times!”
FAQs
- Who can ride?
- Anyone who is 18 years of age or older on the date of the Ride (Riders between 13 and 18 can participate with the signed consent and participation of a parent or guardian), who can raise the minimum fund raising requirement in pledges.
- Are there any other costs involved?
- No. The $100 registration fee counts toward your fund raising requirement. JDRF covers your expenses, including your flight and transportation of your bike to and from the Ride site, weekend accommodations, and meals. We also provide maintenance, support, and appropriate snacks and drinks during the Ride, and even throw a couple of parties for you and your Ride buddies.
- What kind of training should I do?
- Contact the Western Wisconsin Chapter at 608-833-2873 or westernwi@jdrf.org. Our coaches will help you adopt a training schedule and pace that is right for you.
- What is included?
- The Ride program will provide the following to each rider:
- Round trip airfare
- Three nights lodging & meals
- Transportation to and from airport
- All bike transportation & maintenance during the ride
- Pre- and post-ride parties and dinners
- Ride to Cure Diabetes Jersey
- Finisher’s T-shirt and pin
- Scheduled training rides and events
- An opportunity to meet incredible people from all over the country!
Visit the National JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes website for more information.
