Cyclists Tackle Type 1 Diabetes
More than 300 cyclists strapped on their helmets and pulled on lycra for the Ride to Cure Diabetes. JDRF’s annual cycling event covers the best of the picturesque Barossa Valley with three courses of 35, 80 or 160kms.
In just 5 years the Ride to Cure Diabetes has seen more than $5 million invested into Australian research in type 1 diabetes, with a spectacular $1.1 million raised this year.
Former Adelaide Crows star Nathan Bassett participated in the Ride to Cure Diabetes for the fifth time. Nathan has type 1 diabetes himself, making this a very personal cause.
“Type 1 diabetes is increasing more and more in Western society, so we really need to find the reasons why, and do something about it.”
JDRF CEO Mike Wilson was thrilled that hundreds of Riders participated. “Australia has one of the highest rates of type 1 diabetes in the world and the rate of new cases in children in this country is rising by 3% every year. This situation is urgent.”
You can still donate to the Ride to Cure Diabetes. Visit the website for more information.
Love cycling, combine that with a diabetes event and its an uplifting experience for anyone participating, I just wish I was able to participate nationwide. Cant wait till June when the tour de cure hits cleveland
And yet another awesome year. Thanks JDRF
2010 another exceptional event, raising money and awareness for JDRF and the excellent work JDRFis doing with our fundraising efforts from the Ride to Cure Diabetes.
Fantastic ride JDRF… I proudly took part as a mamber of the Boral team & although not a 'race' finished the 80km leg equal 1st (including Mengler's Hill loop which some missed!)…. looking forward to next year and further contributing to finding a cause
RIDE TO CURE CYCLING CLUB is about to start in conjunction with the JDRF committee if you enjoyed the ride come joins us on a regular basis. Any level of rider is welcome, Please contact Glenn at
ridetocurecyclingclub@gmail.com