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Emily is coming to CampWILD!!!

With CampWILD right around the corner, we wanted to introduce you to some folks heading to camp this summer. We think they are amazing! First up, Emily. Look for more in the coming days. Name – Emily Type of Diabetes … Continue reading

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American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Raises $26.4 Million to Stop Diabetes!

Did that headline catch your eye!? Yes, it’s true, in 2012 the riders of the Tour de Cure collectively, across the more than 90 Tour rides, raised over $26.4 million to Stop Diabetes!!! HOW COOL IS THAT!!! And a big … Continue reading

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Riding Loud and Proud with Diabetes: the story of the Red Riders

TeamWILD Director and founder of the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Red Riders program told her story at the American Diabetes Association Community Volunteer Leadership Conference this fall in New Orleans. Check it out! Red Rider Hangout

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TeamWILD Is Getting Ready to Represent at ADA Tour de Cure – Colorado

GO WILD!!!!!!

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Radical New Cycling Training for Diabetics!

Ever wonder: who are the actual people who are TeamWILD athletes? Were they always athletes? Do they look like, act like, and otherwise are, “regular people?” The good news is that the athletes of TeamWILD are YOU! Regular folks who … Continue reading

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A Valentine for the Most Inspiring Athletes with Diabetes

Dear Red Riders, Happy Valentine’s Day to you! If you’re like me, you get into the routine of living your life with diabetes to the point that you often don’t acknowledge the effort it takes. On top of that, you … Continue reading

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My First Winter Ride

I will admit that this winter hasn’t really been winter by Minnesota standards, but I was still stuck believing that riding outside in February would be miserably cold and possibly dangerous (there is some ice out there). I have my … Continue reading

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Logging

I’ll soon be starting my official training (TeamWILD’s 100 mile cycle program) for the Twin Cities’ (MN) Tour de Cure. Because I got a peak at the WILDfit Week 1 program (staff perk), I know that I’ll need to log … Continue reading

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Meet our Founder and Director: Mari Ruddy

If you’ve found your way here, you have likely heard stories about Mari Ruddy – thriving with Type 1 diabetes for 30+ years, two-time breast cancer survivor, founder of the ADA’s Red Rider program, and Founder & Director of Team … Continue reading

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Wonder What the Red Rider Jersey Means?

Five years ago, I wanted a jersey for riders with diabetes. So, I joined the Tour de Cure Colorado Volunteer Committee and I brought them the Red Rider Recognition Program. The story of that jersey is the story of taking … Continue reading

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