RAAM Solo

Team JDRF were 16 bike riders riding on 8 tandem bikes.

Tim Skipper, Matt Skipper, Tom Hooker, Joe Petersen, Kate Glossbrenner, Gary Oishi, Charlie Jenkins, Pat Jenkins, Bernie Barge, Roehl Caragao, Brenda Barnell, Scott Skipper, Jeff Mayeda, Sui-Yuk Mayeda, Clay Shart and Richard Hoff all rode exceptionally well.

Team JDRF arrived in Annapolis at 3:43am on June 27. The race took them 6 days, 10 hours and 4 minutes and they averaged 19.61mph.

They supported the charity: Charity Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.

The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump - each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.

Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research, including more than $156 million in FY2008. In FY2008, the Foundation funded more than 1,000 centers, grants in laboratories, hospitals, and industry, and fellowships in 22 countries.

They had some great experiences on the road. One of which was some kind help they received.

A gas station was awesome letting them use their garden hose to wash off with. Their words; "It was cold but it sure felt good."

Team JDRF rode a brilliant race and can be proud of their efforts.

Congratulations Team JDRF - Well Done!