How to do Diabetes Tour de Cure
It made me
Insane! 
"Grueling, exhausting but worth it."
How I did it: I trained since March (wish i could have trained more but the damn rain in this area prevented that), and I knew that I was doing this for my aunt who passed away due to complications from diabetes.
She was one of my favorite aunts, so I knew that I had to do this. Her death was one of the most painful things to have happened to me. It was unexpected and shocking for the entire family, and it took a toll on my grandmother.
There were times during the ride that I wanted to give up. The whole thing was hills, and the pedals I had were awful. However, I thought about her, so I kept going because I knew she would be proud of me.
Lessons & tips:
- Train hard!
- Have the right bike pedals and shoes
- Be well hydrated by drinking water the day before the ride
- Don't drink alcohol
- Get plenty of rest
- Constantly eat and drink during the ride
- Have a wonderful bike crew
- Mentally prepare
- Realize it's for a good cause
- Don't be afraid to stop if you are in pain
Resources:
My bike crew helped TONS! There were times that I was ready to call a cab, but with their motivation, I decided not to.
