Tour de Cure

6 Years, 46 Weeks.


This past weekend I participated in the Tour de Cure in Lake Nona, a charity bike ride benefiting the American Diabetes Association.

I had signed up to do the 50 mile ride, but I was also "working" with Mike and Jared, as they needed footage from within the pelaton, having a rider's point of view, so they strapped a couple of cameras onto my bike and helmet, and positioned me along the route, from the start to the finish line to everywhere in between.  So I never did get to do the entire 50 miles, maybe 5 or so, but it was a lot of fun.

It was a neat experience riding with over 1500 cyclists, and I look forward to doing it again next year!

With 14 year old Luke Rosser, who has Type 1 diabetes and was last years US Jr. Triathlete National Champion! 

The National Anthem before I lead the group out for the second start.

Here was our week:

Kohl helping his sister make her slime.

It turned out a bit messier than planned!

A whole new experience doing hydrotherapy!

Some free range fresh eggs from the twins' teacher's farm.

We made some hard boiled eggs for a snack.

They were delicious!

Lunch after church service.

The last weekend in March and still celebrating Brae, she chose to go to Kobe's.

With the Clarke's and Uncle Mike before heading out to Lake Nona.
We spent the night there for the early ride the next morning.

The view from our hotel room.

The crew after supper.

Early next morning, Mike and Jared fitting my bike with cameras.

I met Duncan at the start line.

Mike and Jared checking out the footage I captured from the first start.

En route to a break area, Mike films more riders.

J Michael Media with Nicole, one of the directors of the ADA.

The family came out to support us!

Helping Mr. Jones in the school garden.

They got to pick and keep some carrots!

Choosing healthier options for snacks at school.

Getting a little snuggle time with Buddy...

and Maddy!

Enjoying her mid-week treat!

Have a great weekend!!

The band practicing their music!