Ride Hours: 01:25
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 53.90 units
Meal: 20.95u
Corr: 8.10u
Basal: 24.85u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 352g
Light recovery road ride tonight after work. The weather is perfect, but MAN it was windy!! 20+ mph. Made for some slow going in spots. Scheduled for only a few ride days this week as the past month has been long and hard. Am I whinning? :)
I registered for the Cohutta 100 today. As I reported to my "board of directors" Chris E and Chris N: It literally made me a bit nauseous registering for it this morning. Without a shadow of a doubt it is 100x more mentally difficult than any other race I will do this year. This of course is due to the 2008 attempt at this race.
Here is a quick recap - Back in 2008 I tried the C100 as my first off road century. I had been sick all week, and wasn't feeling myself. About 15 minutes before race start my BG was sub 40 - and it never recovered. I "road" disorientated trying to get it back to a normal range. Ended up almost getting seriously lost in Cherokee National Forest. Everything turned out ok, but I remember how on the edge it was.
Not that it matters, as I was told, it is 2010 and am better armed. Better trained and better educated. Besides I made a promise to a young guy named Jamie with Type 1 from Raleigh that I would finish this race in a certain amount of time. That's the goal - finish under the agreed upon time.
The profile is about the same, but looks a less intimidating now than 2 years ago. Just need to dial some of the nutrition in a little bit more...
Enough of that.
I was invited to lead a Mountain Bike ride for the group attending the Southeastern Hospital Health & Fitness Alliance Conference in Chapel Hill. I am totally looking forward to it! Special thanks to George Wayson director of the UNC Wellness Center for thinking of me for this.
Traded in my Civic last weekend for a used Honda Pilot. I'll miss the great mpg of the hybrid, but I literally couldn't squeeze anymore stuff in it. Between the always packed biking gear, bikes, car seats, stuff for work, etc... I just needed bigger. Psyched it came together so quick, I really dig the new T1R rig.
April is just around the corner, and I feel like I am a bit behind on some stuff. STILL trying to get the kit sorted out, and still working on a few more opened ended oppurtunities. Hopefully we will have a break through soon. Fingers crossed!
The blood glucose logs, thoughts, and experiences of a type 1 diabetic husband, father, dad of a type 1, speaker, author, & endurance mountain bike competitor.
March 20, 2010
Ride Hours: 02:54
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 55.59 units
Meal: 18.00u
Corr: 12.50u
Basal: 25.09u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 303g
Today was the best bike ride I ever had. No kidding. It is one I will remember for the rest of my life, and I'm not sure I will ever have a ride as wonderful as this ever again. It was one of those rides that you know will help to define your destination, and give clues to were you are supposed to go.
After yesterday's 5 hours in the saddle (yes, the race was for 6 hours but more on that when I get the race report up), the schedule for today called for a quick 60 minutes in the office at 8am, then a carnival with the family until about 13:00, followed by 3 hours worth of tempo work (15 mins at 80% effort, 5 mins at 70% effort. Repeat.) on the single speed.
The weather was just perfect. Short sleeves, no jacket. Sunny. Not a cloud in the sky.
Work ran WAY long and I was there until almost noon in the morning. I missed playing with the boys at the carnival, and, before I knew it, it was closing in on 13:00 before I caught up with my family. First thing I see is my four year old still sporting his little 29er Crew jersey that he had worn at the race last night.
I set my temp basal rate on my pump, and loaded up the bike. After getting changed into my own Crew riding gear, I headed outside to get going. Little J was playing in the driveway waiting for me to leave. I gave him hugs, climbed into the car, and headed out.
I slowly pulled out of the driveway into the street and looked back in the mirror at my son as I drove away. He was beginning to turn his attention to the small golf set he had recently gotten. I let the car quietly roll to a stop, and starred into the images reflected in the mirror...
A couple of months ago I set some extremely large short and long term goals for myself in terms of cycling, the Type1Rider organization, and the shattering of long standing barriers about diabetic athletic endurance and blood glucose control. Since then, with the sacrifices, support, and help from my family, my life has seem to become defined as a mass of 50+ hour work weeks, seemingly endless meetings and phone calls, a lcak of quality sleep, and mounds of training logs tracking hours in the saddle, calories burned, diet, vertical feet climbed, and wattage output.
And although I making quality progress and am completely focused on the ball, I REALLY, REALLY miss just playing with my 2 little boys. I could single handily find a cure for diabetes AND win the UCI world endurance championship, and it would fail in comparison to how I feel about being with them.
I was so completely honored and touched that he was still wearing his dad's jersey.
I put the car in reverse and backed back up into the driveway.
I looked at little J, and asked if he wanted to go for am ride. He yelled "YES!". I quickly grabbed his 12" wheeled single speed bike, kid sized Bonty gloves, and helmet and loaded them in the car.
My four year old teammate and I were off!
We arrived at the ride location right around 14:45. I filled an extra couple of water bottles and stuffed them in my jersey pockets. I also grabbed a few extra sports bars and a few more bags of peanut m&m's for me and my riding partner.
During the next 2.5hrs we headed out along the greenway by the lake, and then, when that ended, we went back up past were we parked the car into Umstead State Park to the airport.
Little man road the whole 12+ miles without any help from me. We talked, "raced" each other, and stopped every so often to climb on fallen trees or look at some cool rocks. We met other people making new friends, and saw some other riders we already new. He "refueled" on red M&Ms since they are faster ya know, and he was SO PROUD of himself when we reached our final declared destination at the RDU airport perimeter.
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It was the ride of my life.
After taking 20 minutes to watch cars from the closed overpass over I-40 we arrived back at the car. It was near 18:00 and he was exhausted but very excited.
J was telling me about his favorite parts of the ride as I put the bikes up on the car. It dawned on me at that specific instant that riding bikes for me had changed forever. For the better.
I will, as I have stated, use every ounce of my being in unrelenting pursuit of my stated goals, and, will not stop until they are all met. No matter how much work or how long that takes. I can promise you of that.
However, I was reminded that cycling is so much more about moments like today. The time spend riding today with my son was one of life's magical moments. I am so incredibly fortunate to have had this day.
As we drove towards home my favorite biking buddy told me he couldn't wait to tell everyone about our biking trip.
Neither could I, son.
Neither could I.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 55.59 units
Meal: 18.00u
Corr: 12.50u
Basal: 25.09u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 303g
Today was the best bike ride I ever had. No kidding. It is one I will remember for the rest of my life, and I'm not sure I will ever have a ride as wonderful as this ever again. It was one of those rides that you know will help to define your destination, and give clues to were you are supposed to go.
After yesterday's 5 hours in the saddle (yes, the race was for 6 hours but more on that when I get the race report up), the schedule for today called for a quick 60 minutes in the office at 8am, then a carnival with the family until about 13:00, followed by 3 hours worth of tempo work (15 mins at 80% effort, 5 mins at 70% effort. Repeat.) on the single speed.
The weather was just perfect. Short sleeves, no jacket. Sunny. Not a cloud in the sky.
Work ran WAY long and I was there until almost noon in the morning. I missed playing with the boys at the carnival, and, before I knew it, it was closing in on 13:00 before I caught up with my family. First thing I see is my four year old still sporting his little 29er Crew jersey that he had worn at the race last night.
I set my temp basal rate on my pump, and loaded up the bike. After getting changed into my own Crew riding gear, I headed outside to get going. Little J was playing in the driveway waiting for me to leave. I gave him hugs, climbed into the car, and headed out.
I slowly pulled out of the driveway into the street and looked back in the mirror at my son as I drove away. He was beginning to turn his attention to the small golf set he had recently gotten. I let the car quietly roll to a stop, and starred into the images reflected in the mirror...
A couple of months ago I set some extremely large short and long term goals for myself in terms of cycling, the Type1Rider organization, and the shattering of long standing barriers about diabetic athletic endurance and blood glucose control. Since then, with the sacrifices, support, and help from my family, my life has seem to become defined as a mass of 50+ hour work weeks, seemingly endless meetings and phone calls, a lcak of quality sleep, and mounds of training logs tracking hours in the saddle, calories burned, diet, vertical feet climbed, and wattage output.
And although I making quality progress and am completely focused on the ball, I REALLY, REALLY miss just playing with my 2 little boys. I could single handily find a cure for diabetes AND win the UCI world endurance championship, and it would fail in comparison to how I feel about being with them.
I was so completely honored and touched that he was still wearing his dad's jersey.
I put the car in reverse and backed back up into the driveway.
I looked at little J, and asked if he wanted to go for am ride. He yelled "YES!". I quickly grabbed his 12" wheeled single speed bike, kid sized Bonty gloves, and helmet and loaded them in the car.
My four year old teammate and I were off!
We arrived at the ride location right around 14:45. I filled an extra couple of water bottles and stuffed them in my jersey pockets. I also grabbed a few extra sports bars and a few more bags of peanut m&m's for me and my riding partner.
During the next 2.5hrs we headed out along the greenway by the lake, and then, when that ended, we went back up past were we parked the car into Umstead State Park to the airport.
Little man road the whole 12+ miles without any help from me. We talked, "raced" each other, and stopped every so often to climb on fallen trees or look at some cool rocks. We met other people making new friends, and saw some other riders we already new. He "refueled" on red M&Ms since they are faster ya know, and he was SO PROUD of himself when we reached our final declared destination at the RDU airport perimeter.
.jpg)
It was the ride of my life.
After taking 20 minutes to watch cars from the closed overpass over I-40 we arrived back at the car. It was near 18:00 and he was exhausted but very excited.
J was telling me about his favorite parts of the ride as I put the bikes up on the car. It dawned on me at that specific instant that riding bikes for me had changed forever. For the better.
I will, as I have stated, use every ounce of my being in unrelenting pursuit of my stated goals, and, will not stop until they are all met. No matter how much work or how long that takes. I can promise you of that.
However, I was reminded that cycling is so much more about moments like today. The time spend riding today with my son was one of life's magical moments. I am so incredibly fortunate to have had this day.
As we drove towards home my favorite biking buddy told me he couldn't wait to tell everyone about our biking trip.
Neither could I, son.
Neither could I.
March 18, 2010
Relaxing on the couch for a few minutes before hitting the hay. The next 72 hours are going to be b-u-s-y.
The Curse of The Crab 6 hour event originally set for Saturday the 13th has been rescheduled for tomorrow the 19th. That's right a Friday from 5-11pm.
So I'm 90% packed up for the race. Two bikes and I are heading to work bright and early tomorrow morning. I will head to the race site early in the afternoon.
Race will be another training day under race conditions. I'm looking forward to it as the weather is going to be spectacular, and there should be a good number of riders we know attending.
Hopefully I will be back home early Saturday morning as I need to be back at the office that morning. A local carnival with the boys squeezed in before lunch, and then after that back on the bike for three hours of tempo work.
Sunday is another 5+ hr training ride, and, hopefully some sleep. :)
Lots of other things rolling, but I need to shut it down. If you are around Lake Crabtree County Park tomorrow stop over and say hey!!
Night!!!
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The Curse of The Crab 6 hour event originally set for Saturday the 13th has been rescheduled for tomorrow the 19th. That's right a Friday from 5-11pm.
So I'm 90% packed up for the race. Two bikes and I are heading to work bright and early tomorrow morning. I will head to the race site early in the afternoon.
Race will be another training day under race conditions. I'm looking forward to it as the weather is going to be spectacular, and there should be a good number of riders we know attending.
Hopefully I will be back home early Saturday morning as I need to be back at the office that morning. A local carnival with the boys squeezed in before lunch, and then after that back on the bike for three hours of tempo work.
Sunday is another 5+ hr training ride, and, hopefully some sleep. :)
Lots of other things rolling, but I need to shut it down. If you are around Lake Crabtree County Park tomorrow stop over and say hey!!
Night!!!
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March 16, 2010
Ride Hours: 01:15
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 41.95 units
Meal: 14.95u
Corr: 2.80u
Basal: 23.27u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 269g
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 41.95 units
Meal: 14.95u
Corr: 2.80u
Basal: 23.27u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 269g
Just a simple recovery ride on the trainer at home tonight. Thank goodness! I am still feeling it from yesterday.
Someone was kind enough to send me these photos from the North Carolina Tour de Cure Kickoff I attended on March 2nd. Thanks for emailing them over!!
Looks like the 6 Hour Curse of the Crab race scheduled for last Saturday has been reschedule for this Friday from 5-11pm. Nope. Not a mistype. Friday from 5-11pm. I am hoping to be able to get out of work a little early and get there to put some training hours in again under race conditions.
I am still trying to find 20 minutes to sit down and finish the race report from the 6 hour event at the end of last month. I am trying... time is a precious commodity these days. If I could only type while riding on my trainer.... Hmmmmm.......
Big news of last week was the cancellation of 2 of the 3 Granny Gear 24 Hour events this year. This was really dis-hearting to me, as these 3 events were my A races of 2010. Oh well. All I can do is find some events to take their place, and keep pedaling. And that is what I intend to do.
Have a good one!!! OUT.....
March 14, 2010
Ride Hours: 06:01
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 40.71 units
Meal: 18.65u
Corr: 1.35u
Basal: 20.71u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 322g
I set my basal rate down to a 70% reduction at 11:00 sharp, and got to the ride location at 11:30. Sent the basal rate lower as I didn't manage to get any pasta for breakfast, and I figured it would bite me later. Spent some time warming up, and then got after the intended training focus for the day. Idea was to hit the 80-90% effort range in staggered hourly increments for the 6 hour time frame. I set my car up as a "pit" and would be trying to simulate a race pace and fueling schedule.
BG at ride start was spot on at 113.
First hour went exactly as planned. One full 20oz of water w/ Nuun of hydration down, and 60g of Cs in the tank. However, at the start of the second hour my BG was down to the mid 70s, and I could feel the snap of the pedal stroke was missing. I figured it was due to me trying to trim out the BG of 154 that I had around 11:00am. I only bolused about 1/2 of the calculated amount, but that was enough.
In response I did two things. First I took in about 45g of simple Cs and some fat. Then I completely turned off my insulin delivery for 90 mins.
When you are running on fumes, everything becomes an effort. Feeding and hydration intake seems to be too energy consuming. All you want is for the ride to be done and to eat. Anything. People who have been there know you just have the mental battle... eh, what's a missed day. The legs are not moving. BG is not responding. Too many calories taken in have messed with your stomach. We've been there. I was close to just bagging this training ride.
I just took a deep breath and tried to ignore the hovering near going low during exercise BG feeling. One simple pedal stroke at a time until it turns around. One pedal stroke at a time... trying to stay near the HR target range.
And as I approached the end of the 2nd hour I was starting to come around a bit. BG was back up to the mid 90s. I reset the insulin delivery suspension for another 2 hours. I was committed to completing today's ride and reaching my goals for the day.
Time for a complete reboot.
I parked the geared bike, and grabbed the single speed. A few more extra Cs in and a quick change of cycling shoes. Grabbed the two full bottles, and reloaded the jersey pockets. Time to go.
I kept the gas turned up for the last 3 hours and put in some quality work on the bike.
The last hour was a struggle as my legs were feeling it! That's more like it!!
As I turned to head for the car at 17:30, I turned restarted insulin delivery and set my temp basal rate to 165% of normal for 2 hours to get a head start on the post ride "whip".
Finished up a bit after 18:00. BG was a picture perfect 113. Crazy right? Sometime you just have to keep massaging and working it to get through.
When I went to bed, I set a normal post ride over night temp basal of 75% for 6 hours.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 40.71 units
Meal: 18.65u
Corr: 1.35u
Basal: 20.71u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 322g
I set my basal rate down to a 70% reduction at 11:00 sharp, and got to the ride location at 11:30. Sent the basal rate lower as I didn't manage to get any pasta for breakfast, and I figured it would bite me later. Spent some time warming up, and then got after the intended training focus for the day. Idea was to hit the 80-90% effort range in staggered hourly increments for the 6 hour time frame. I set my car up as a "pit" and would be trying to simulate a race pace and fueling schedule.
BG at ride start was spot on at 113.
First hour went exactly as planned. One full 20oz of water w/ Nuun of hydration down, and 60g of Cs in the tank. However, at the start of the second hour my BG was down to the mid 70s, and I could feel the snap of the pedal stroke was missing. I figured it was due to me trying to trim out the BG of 154 that I had around 11:00am. I only bolused about 1/2 of the calculated amount, but that was enough.
In response I did two things. First I took in about 45g of simple Cs and some fat. Then I completely turned off my insulin delivery for 90 mins.
When you are running on fumes, everything becomes an effort. Feeding and hydration intake seems to be too energy consuming. All you want is for the ride to be done and to eat. Anything. People who have been there know you just have the mental battle... eh, what's a missed day. The legs are not moving. BG is not responding. Too many calories taken in have messed with your stomach. We've been there. I was close to just bagging this training ride.
I just took a deep breath and tried to ignore the hovering near going low during exercise BG feeling. One simple pedal stroke at a time until it turns around. One pedal stroke at a time... trying to stay near the HR target range.
And as I approached the end of the 2nd hour I was starting to come around a bit. BG was back up to the mid 90s. I reset the insulin delivery suspension for another 2 hours. I was committed to completing today's ride and reaching my goals for the day.
Time for a complete reboot.
I parked the geared bike, and grabbed the single speed. A few more extra Cs in and a quick change of cycling shoes. Grabbed the two full bottles, and reloaded the jersey pockets. Time to go.
I kept the gas turned up for the last 3 hours and put in some quality work on the bike.
The last hour was a struggle as my legs were feeling it! That's more like it!!
As I turned to head for the car at 17:30, I turned restarted insulin delivery and set my temp basal rate to 165% of normal for 2 hours to get a head start on the post ride "whip".
Finished up a bit after 18:00. BG was a picture perfect 113. Crazy right? Sometime you just have to keep massaging and working it to get through.
When I went to bed, I set a normal post ride over night temp basal of 75% for 6 hours.
March 7, 2010
Ride Hours: 06:11
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 33.84 units
Meal: 13.00u
Corr: 0.15u
Basal: 20.69u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 200g
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 33.84 units
Meal: 13.00u
Corr: 0.15u
Basal: 20.69u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 200g
Alright... when the notes from your coach following comments about today's workout include "I have to admit, I did have a little laugh at this", you know you messed up. :)
I had what is quickly becoming a traditional pasta breakfast today around 08:30. 6 hour ride was on tap starting at 10:30ish. I lowered my pump to a 60% reduction at 09:45, grabbed the Paragon and headed out to the trail head near Umstead County Park. I was on the bike right around 10:45.
After thinking about it, I decided to drop the basal rate another 10% before getting out to far. Sensitivity from yesterday, and long ride today lead me to this decision.
I could tell within the first 100 pedal strokes that the hard tempo work I thought I breezed through yesterday took some gas out of me. My legs were a bit tired and today was going to be a bit more difficult than I thought. Oh boy.
Of course after I caught up with our ride group, it got worse for a little while as the pace quickened up. Then there were a few uphill sprint races for pride.
4 hours in I was draggin'. :) If I would just stick to the target HR none of this would have happened. :)
Got through the ride, and had a great time. My legs were sore and tired, but I actually got a little cyclist tan color. Spring is here...
Stayed on the 250cals per hour fueling plan, and hydration was spot on. 6,200 calories burned, and BGs rolled along right between 90-140. Perfection.
Thanks to Chris and George for rolling out for a while today. Always great to ride with you guys - even with hearing about a certain "Wonderfully Terrific" sports drink. HA!
Looking forward to the time change next weekend. Yeah!!
March 6, 2010
Ride Hours: 02:29
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.28 units
Meal: 21.40u
Corr: 1.60u
Basal: 23.28u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 321g
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.28 units
Meal: 21.40u
Corr: 1.60u
Basal: 23.28u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 321g
Great ride on the single speed today, starting around 14:00. I set the temp basal rate on the pump to a 60% reduction at 12:55 in preparation of the start time.
I managed to get some pasta in for an early lunch, and it held out perfectly for the training ride. Took the single speed out on the American Tobacco Trail for 2.5 hours of temp work. It was great weather, and I only needed some bibs, a jersey, and a pair of arm warmers.
I ripped through this workout and felt pretty dang good. Maybe it was the sun, the temp, or being on the Superfly single speed for the first time in months.
2033 calorie burn. I only managed to get some carbs in during the 10 minute spin between the two planned tempos, but the BGs were spot on. Another step forward. :)
I have a longer paced ride tomorrow in even warmer temps. Might see 70. Whoa. Can't wait...
March 5, 2010
Made it through the week, and the boys are no worse for wear! Thanks so much to my mom and my mother in law for the HUGE assistance this week. You both made it a ton easier!
I picked up K's new I9's for her Fisher Rig single speed yesterday. They look GREAT and I can't wait to get them mounted. I hope she like them... if not I think I can find a single speed to put them on....
I'm just kidding honey. :)
I did however put the 29er ss wheels that I lent to the cause back on my Superfly SS, and I planning on doing my riding tomorrow on it. I too am running a new I9 hubbed front wheel. Just with j spokes and a Stan's 355 front.
Will post pics of the new hoops when I can.
Missed a short recovery ride yesterday, but I have 8.5hrs planned for the weekend.
Looking forward to it!
I picked up K's new I9's for her Fisher Rig single speed yesterday. They look GREAT and I can't wait to get them mounted. I hope she like them... if not I think I can find a single speed to put them on....
I'm just kidding honey. :)
I did however put the 29er ss wheels that I lent to the cause back on my Superfly SS, and I planning on doing my riding tomorrow on it. I too am running a new I9 hubbed front wheel. Just with j spokes and a Stan's 355 front.
Will post pics of the new hoops when I can.
Missed a short recovery ride yesterday, but I have 8.5hrs planned for the weekend.
Looking forward to it!
March 3, 2010
Ride Hours: 01:15
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.24 units
Meal: 16.05u
Corr: 4.25u
Basal: 25.94u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 266g
So my workouts this week are tailed towards the fact that I am a "single dad" this week. K is out of town all week on a business trip, so it is just me and the little men kickin' it in the crib. LOL!
Um, yeah... I am a little nervous... but it is going very well, and the boys are just being amazing.
Today was the most difficult workout on a week day this week. Tough interval work on the trainer. Much better than recovery work on the trainer for sure. The session didn't look to bad on paper, but it put the hurt to me. Sweet.
Just have to survive until Saturday, and then get some high quality outside rides in. The weather forecast even indicates that some local trails might ACTUALLY be open.
Nope, I can't believe it either.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.24 units
Meal: 16.05u
Corr: 4.25u
Basal: 25.94u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 266g
So my workouts this week are tailed towards the fact that I am a "single dad" this week. K is out of town all week on a business trip, so it is just me and the little men kickin' it in the crib. LOL!
Um, yeah... I am a little nervous... but it is going very well, and the boys are just being amazing.
Today was the most difficult workout on a week day this week. Tough interval work on the trainer. Much better than recovery work on the trainer for sure. The session didn't look to bad on paper, but it put the hurt to me. Sweet.
Just have to survive until Saturday, and then get some high quality outside rides in. The weather forecast even indicates that some local trails might ACTUALLY be open.
Nope, I can't believe it either.
March 2, 2010
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the American Diabetes Association North Carolina Tour de Cure Kickoff event this evening. I always enjoy saying a few words at this event, as it is full of folks dedicated to raising money to find a cure for diabetes.
As is what is basically turning into an annual event, my website url got butchered (it's not type1diabetes.org), but I got a good laugh out of it. :)
Even though the weather was calling for snow, the party was very well attended. I met a lot of really cool people touched in one way or another by this disease.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered time and give away swag, particularly Trek Bicycles of Raleigh. I will get some pics up if I can contact the photographer who was documenting the festivies.
As is what is basically turning into an annual event, my website url got butchered (it's not type1diabetes.org), but I got a good laugh out of it. :)
Even though the weather was calling for snow, the party was very well attended. I met a lot of really cool people touched in one way or another by this disease.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered time and give away swag, particularly Trek Bicycles of Raleigh. I will get some pics up if I can contact the photographer who was documenting the festivies.
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