And the winner of last month’s Where in the World contest is…

Jason C. from Auburn, Alabama! Jason was one of the people who guessed correctly that this picture was taken in Ireland. Congratulations Jason, and your prizes are on their way. Check out this month’s Where in the World contest here. Team Type 1 Competed in Tour of Ireland Seven members of Team Type 1′s professional [...]

From The Bike Seat To The Front Seat

Team Type 1 Founder Phil Southerland is following the team as it competes in the Tour of Missouri. In this exclusive diary entry for VSP Vision Care, the second-year professional describes his experiences of the first four days of the race. There are two completely different viewpoints in my two major tours in the United [...]

Looking for the Perfect Sports Eyewear to Improve Your Game?

Guest Blogger: Dr. Chap Leffingwell is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is a member of the American and Wisconsin Optometric Associations and was named the 1998 Wisconsin Young Optometrist of the Year. Outside the workplace, Dr. Leffingwell enjoys sports activities such as golfing, [...]

And the winner of this month’s Where in the World contest is….

…Ann K. from Baltimore, MD! I’m going to go with Bend, Oregon…  Keep on riding strong – my husband is a 48yo Type 1 (since age 4) and we are cycling newbies. Having fun and drawing inspiration from your riders! – Ann K. Check out this month’s contest here.

Contact Sports: Part Deux

Welcome to Part Two of a three-part series on the do’s and don’ts of wearing contact lenses while training for triathlon.

Tour of Ireland: Wilson Earns Mountains Title

Team Type 1′s Matt Wilson is recognized on the podium with UCI President Pat McQuad and the mayor of Cork, Ireland (left). Photo courtesy: Tour of Ireland. Cork, Ireland – For the second consecutive year, Matt Wilson earned the Tour of Ireland’s King of the Mountains title for Team Type 1. The Australian survived a [...]

Team Type 1′s Tim Hargrave in Nautica Sunglasses

Tim Hargrave visited Ziegler Leffingwell Eyecare and found two pair of Nautica sunglasses. We think they look great! For more information about Ziegler Leffingwell Eyecare, visit their website at www.zleyecare.com.

Fabio Calabrio visits Dr. Jackson Condon for an Eye Exam

Before heading to the Tour of Ireland, Team Type 1’s Fabio Calabria stopped in to see Dr. Jackson Condon for an eye exam.  Annual eye exams are an important part of the training regimen for Team Type 1, especially for those who have diabetes. An eye doctor not only helps you see clearly, they also [...]