DUSTIN FOLGER

• Fort Collins, CO
• Age: 32
• Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 8

A long-time runner, Folger enjoyed competing from an early age and developed a interest in cycling while in college. “I just decided I would buy a bike and got interested in watching the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong.” Folger began racing in 2004, and was introduced to Team Type 1 by some local pro riders and team member Kerry White. With several top-ten finishes in local races under his belt, his current goal is to help Team Type 1 set a new record in the Race Across America, and he hopes to one day join the ranks of professional racers.

When he’s not on the bike, Folger can often be found in the kitchen, cooking or baking (cheese cake is his specialty). He also enjoys playing Frisbee, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• 7th, Rio Grande/Vic’s Prospect Criterium (Longmont, CO), 2008
• 29th, Salida Omnium (Road Race) (Salida, CO), 2008
• 18th, Salida Omnium (Criterium), 2008
• 12th, Salida Omnium (Time Trial), 2008
• 33rd, Longmont Criterium (Longmont, CO), 2008
• 27th, Rist Canyon Road Ride (Fort Collins, CO), 2008