Congratulations to Team Type 1 for competing and placing first at the 2010 Race Across America! The team finished the race in 5 days, 10 hours, and 48 minutes. The team included James Stout, Daniel Schneider, Lonny Knabe, Jeff Bannink, Dustin Folger, Adam Driscoll, Jerry Willis, and Tom Kingery. It is amazing and truly inspirational to see what can be accomplished in 5 days by a team of riders, all with type 1 diabetes and their crew.
The win did not come without some bumps along the way. Rider Jeff Banninck was struck by a car, but was not severely injured and was back on his bike in no time. Another challenge came when rider Adam Driscoll lost a cleat when he tried to pull it out going 23 mph. He not only kept riding, but he increased his speed to around 30 mph – all this with only one cleat intact. The team came to the race to win and nothing else; they accomplished their goal and proved to the world that people with diabetes can do anything with a little hard work and determination.
Here are some words from a few of the riders in Team Type 1 about why they chose this team and what it means to them.
About Team Type 1 and VSP Vision Care
Team Type 1 is a group of athletes living with diabetes. The team includes professional race teams, a triathlon team and a development team. Team Type 1 strives to instill hope and inspiration for people around the world affected by diabetes. VSP® Vision Care is proud to be their exclusive eyecare and eyewear provider.