Bikers Against Diabetes

 Join the biker nation and the American Diabetes Association as we hit the road for 

“I Ride to Stop Diabetes”

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  The American Diabetes Association will be holding a series of rides and rallies for the   

   I Ride to Stop Diabetes campaign. We’ll travel throughout Southern California and beyond ending with a spectacular VIP event held in November.

So do what you love ...Ride!

Get your friends and family to support you by pledging to donate for each mile you ride. To get your pledge form click here.

Destination of the month

The Edgewater/Colorado Belle Resorts welcome the B.A.D. Riders!

Register before May 31st to be entered to win a Two-night stay in a standard room at either the Edgewater or Colorado Belle Hotel Casino Resorts in Laughlin, Nevada.

Earn an additional entry by raising $100 or more towards your fundraising goal by May 31st!

Don't miss your chance to win!

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Last day to submit recipes is June 1st!

The B.A.D. Girls Club is preparing a taste – tempting custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our Rip’s B.A.D. Ride family. These cookbooks will be professionally published and contain special pages of interest, a table of contents, an index, helpful cooking hints, and recipe category dividers. It is sure to be a treasured for years to come. Please submit 1 – 5 of your favorite recipes so you can be represented in our group’s cookbook. Click here for submission instructions. Your name will be printed with each of your recipes. Your help in contributing recipes will ensure that our cookbook will be a big success.There is no cost to submit your recipe, cookbooks will be available for sale .

Want to be REALLY B.A.D?

Raise over $500.00 and become a BAD  V.I.P! 

The BAD Ride celebration will be held on November 17, 2013 presented by the BAD Girl’s Club. VIPs will enjoy a day filled with entertainment, food a live auction and much more!

2013 VIPs

Jerry Bayless    Ricky Durrant     Mark & Tara Fraser

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Champion for Diabetes

There is an elite group of fundraisers, those who raise $1,000 or more become Champions to Stop Diabetes. They are committed to doing everything they can to Stop Diabetes and are truly the backbone of our fundraising efforts.Sign up to be a “Champion to Stop Diabetes” and raise $1000.00 or more to be eligible to receive exclusive prizes throughout the year.

2013 Champions

Ricky Durrant _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you a Red Rider?

Are you riding with diabetes? You are why we ride! The purpose of the Red Riders is to support everyone who lives with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and showcase the courage it takes to live every day with this difficult disease. It's time to celebrate those with diabetes that get on their bikes and ride!

Red Riders who raise $125.00 by November 1^st will receive a special recognition gift.

Where will the rides and rallies be?

Visit the website frequently for updates and calendar listings.

Upcoming Events

Together we can Stop Diabetes.®
One mile at a time.

Get the Rip's B.A.D. Ride XVI Ride Pin! 

Make a personal donation of $26.00 representing the 26 million people in the U.S.A. living with diabetes, and receive the BAD Ride XVI ride pin. Once you register and check the personal donation box, your BAD Ride pin will be sent to you in the mail. 

Want to throw your own B.A.D. Bash?

Doing something on your own, like a poker tournament, car show or even a garage sale, and want to use your efforts to support the American Diabetes Association? We're here to help! Simply download the third party event form and give us a call or email us to let us know how we can be of assistance. To download your third party event form click here.

Interested in joining one of our committees?

The Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Inland Empire committees are accepting new members to plan special events throughout the year. To find out how you can take part please email herickson@diabetes.org to be put in touch with the committee Chair.

Are you a BAD Girl?

The BAD Girls Club is a group of women who support the work of the American Diabetes Association and the  Ride to Stop Diabetes  campaign by sponsoring and assisting with fundraising events, auctions and in-kind donations.To join the BAD Girls Club please email ride4diabetes@yahoo.com.

Would you like to donate product or services? Click here for a Bad Ride procurement form.

Thanks for being B.A.D!

Thank you for your continued support of Rip’s B.A.D. Ride! Your efforts will make a difference to the nearly 26 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and another 79 million people with pre-diabetes. Join the biker nation and the American Diabetes Association in the fight against this deadly disease.

Photos from BAD Ride XV

 Thank you to our Sponsors! 

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Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Rally Sponsor

Research Sponsor

To find out how you can sponsor the Ride to Stop Diabetes series please email herickson@diabetes.org.