Why We Ride

Everyone has a different reason for riding in the Tour de Cure and raising money for the American Diabetes Association. Some people ride in memory of a family member that lost their life to diabetes. Some people ride in honor of a friend that lives each day with this daunting disease. Some people ride for themselves.

Why do you ride?

Check out the current feature stories below and submit your story to be featured in the future! YOU and YOUR STORY could be the next reason WHY WE RIDE!

Sara Sklaroff - Washington, DC Tour "The little boy was eyeing me warily. "Mom!" he stage-whispered to the woman next to him. "What is that lady doing?" Read more...

Bob Avritt - Colorado Tour By the time I was in the 7th grade, I was already well over 200lbs and wore a 42" waist pant. Yep, I was the fat kid. Read more...

Mike Carter - Colorado Tour I don't think I rode 500 miles total in the first five years after diagnosis, mostly due to peripheral neuropathy and a good helping of apathy. Read more...