The B.A.D. ride was started in Southern California by Rip Rose, a biker and photojournalist for Easyriders, who wanted to bring the biker nation together in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Today, that dream is a reality. For more information on Rip Rose's story, click here.

This year marks the 9th Annual Arizona Rip's B.A.D. Ride and we're ready to make it BIGGER and BADDER than ever before! Please join us in bringing the biker nation together to Stop Diabetes®!

You can make a difference! Your efforts will make a difference to the 25.8 million Americans who suffer from diabetes and another 79 million people with prediabetes.

Take action and register today! Register now to be B.A.D. and support the fight against diabetes. Join the biker nation and the American Diabetes Association in the fight to Stop Diabetes®.

Rip's B.A.D. Ride will take place in the Fall of 2013. More details to come.

25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes. Don't like these numbers? We don't either. Join the Millions in the fight to Stop Diabetes®!

We want to know why you ride. Send us your story of why you ride and a picture of who you ride for and your story may be featured here! For more information or to send in your story, email Edyth at earreola@diabetes.org.

Are you riding with diabetes? You are why we fight! Bikers with Diabetes (BWD) who raise $125 recieve a B.A.D Ride T-shirt.

Why become a B.A.D. Team? Create or Join a Team and enjoy the benefits! Enjoy the same benefits as registering as an individual, but there's more...

• Special team recognition on event day
• Be eligbile for extra prizes with Top Team Contests
• Help, support, and enthusiasm of team members and team captains

Take action and register today!

Want to be REALLY B.A.D? Raise over $500 and become a Really B.A.D Rider VIP at this year's event. Not only do you get VIP treatment on the day of Rip's B.A.D. Ride, but you are also invited to join the VIP "Dining with the Stars" Party.

April - the Arizona Rip's B.A.D. Ride planning committee will be meeting to start planning efforts for the 2013 B.A.D. Ride event. If you are interested in being part of our planning committee that meets once a month or becoming a volunteer for the event please e-mail earreola@diabetes.org or call 602.861.4731 ext 7099.

Interested or need more information on becoming a Arizona Rip's B.A.D. Ride sponsor?

All sponsorships are customizable to fit the needs of your company. For more information please contact Edyth Arreola at (602) 861-4731 x 7099