Valentina Chacin is the founder of Extra Sweet Racing Team in Miami, Florida. Her all women's team not only races bikes, but they promote awareness about Type 1 diabetes. It’s a cause close to Valentina because she was diagnosed with it about three years ago. Competing in cycling with Type 1 diabetes is a challenge, but it’s not impossible. And that’s what she wants people to know who might feel held back because of the disease. She’s out to prove they’re not. 

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