Cycling Over 50

10/31/2024

Ha! So, I suppose my water-downed, cycling-centric, bass-inspired posts ticked off Might Meta! I received this for my Lowder Productions page: "Your page is scheduled for permanent deletion due to a post that has infringed upon our trademark rights. We have reached this decision after a thorough review and in accordance with our intellectual property protection policies."

10/02/2024

Okay, my last post about our Breakthrough T1D Ride in Coeur d'Alene. The first pic features my friend and Breakthrough T1D Tennessee teammate, Chris Olson. His smile says it all! 101 miles, 4,633 feet of climbing and raised over $2.8 million!
The other pictures are (obviously) me crossing after Chris along with me rolling through with the entire Breakthrough T1D Ride Coach Corps. Oh what a day!!

09/30/2024

So, what's it like to ride a Breakthrough T1D ride? And what's your day like on the road as a coach? Check out this 2:00 long video; the images tell the story!

What was it like to ride 100 miles at Coeur d'Alene? Why do I coach Breakthrough T1D riders? Check out this 2:00 minute video for the answers!

09/28/2024

Soon, Breakthrough T1D Tennessee will roll out to tackle the thrills and hills around Lake Coeur d'Alene. Several battle type one diabetes; all ride for a cure. As their coach, I couldn't be prouder! Stay tuned for updates!! Breakthrough T1D

09/27/2024

Getting kit set for Saturday's ride for Breakthrough T1D. The weather is perfect and the Coach Team is ready to help riders cross the finish with a smile...no matter the distance. Stay tuned!

09/23/2024

I'm shifting gears from bass to bike (see what I did there?🤣) Our Breakthrough T1D ride in Coeur d'Alene is this Saturday! And yes, you may still donate!
The pic is from today's morning ride. She was nice but her personality was like plastic! :)

09/13/2024

So, my bike is packed to be shipped to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for our Breakthrough T1D ride. I'm ready! Breakthrough T1D Tennessee is ready!
And I'm SOOO close to getting $3,000 for my fundraising! Help us "turn type one to type none!" THANKS!!
http://www2.breakthrought1d.org/goto/coachjay

09/11/2024

So, our Breakthrough T1D ride in Coeur d'Alene is around the corner. And we've been cranking out the miles and crushing hills...sorta! We're ready to go, but I sure want to crack through the $3,000 fundraising ceiling! http://www2.breakthrought1d.org/goto/coachjay

Short video of our Sept 7th 70 mile/4,400 ft bike ride in Middle Tennessee.

08/23/2024

I'm 30 days from Breakthrough T1D Tennessee cycling in Coeur d'Alene! Who's gonna push my $1,700 fundraising amount over $2,000? http://www2.breakthrought1d.org/goto/coachjay

07/28/2024

I grabbed some "miles" with my grandson, James. Thankfully, he went easy on Papa Jay!

07/20/2024

Did you know type one diabetes isn't something that can be "fixed" with lifestyle change? It's a "once you got it, you got it" disease, which is why these 3 grandpas got after 47 miles and 2,024 feet of climbing today. We're riding to find a cure. Our ride in Coeur d' Alene is looming closer, as is my fundraising deadline. Every dollar helps! Link is below. Thanks in advance for your donation! http://www2.breakthrought1d.org/goto/coachjay
Chris Olson Robert Wampler

07/19/2024

Cycling Training Tip: watching the mountain stages of the TDF while drinking beer sitting on the sofa improves your FTP, VO2Max, and fast-twitch muscles! Venmo me for more "life changing" training tips!! :)