On October 17, 2009 Mikey Teutul from the TLC’s hit reality series American Chopper headed to Death Valley, CA to participate in the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes.

His participation in the Ride was filmed on location and will be featured in the February 4th episode of TLC’s “American Chopper”.

“I am thrilled to be a part of this great way to raise awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes research,” said Mikey Teutel, the youngest of the Teutel family whose family

business, Orange County Choppers, is the basis for the show. Teutel, who had a friend with type 1 diabetes, was hoping to accomplish riding 36 miles.

“Although Mikey hoped to ride 36 miles in Death Valley, I believe he exceeded his ultimate goal…raising awareness for type 1 diabetes research,” said

Lewis Runnion, JDRF International Board Member and Teutel’s personal coach.

Tune in to American Chopper on TLC February 4th at 9/8ct to see if Mikey accomplished accomplished his goal as he joined more than 200 JDRF cyclists riding to cure diabetes!

Read more: JDRF American Chopper.