About InStride

Built from experience. Driven by possibility.

We've spent decades living with Type 1 diabetes while chasing ambitious goals, pushing boundaries, making mistakes, and learning a hell of a lot along the way. Through it all, we've come to believe something pretty simple: diabetes should be part of your life, not the thing that defines it.

That's what InStride means to us. Life sets the direction. Diabetes management adapts to it. We believe that with curiosity, experimentation, the right tools, and a little confidence, people can pursue their ambitions without letting diabetes dictate what's possible. That doesn't mean diabetes is easy or that the obstacles aren't real. It means approaching those challenges as problems to solve, rather than reasons to stop.

We started InStride to put decades of experience to work. To share what we've learned, challenge conventional thinking, and help build the knowledge and tools that give more people the freedom to live life on their own terms.

The team

Alex standing with his gravel bike, in black and white

Alex Bowden

Co-founder

UCI Pro Continental cyclist
RAAM team world record holder
Software engineer & entrepreneur

Alex is a former professional cyclist, endurance world-record holder, software engineer, and entrepreneur. From competing at the UCI Pro Continental level to building technology that solves complex business problems, he's spent much of his career challenging conventional thinking and finding better ways to do things.

With more than 25 years of experience managing Type 1 diabetes, Alex brings a combination of technical expertise, competitive drive, and firsthand knowledge of where diabetes technology still falls short.

Justin racing a bicycle, in black and white

Justin McQuerry

Co-founder

3× UCI Gravel Worlds competitor
Current professional gravel cyclist
Diabetes advocate & public speaker

Justin has been living with Type 1 diabetes since the age of two, but he's never been particularly interested in playing it safe. A professional cyclist, privateer gravel racer and three-time member of Team USA at the UCI Gravel World Championships, Justin has spent years pushing boundaries and competing at the highest levels of the sport, while challenging preconceived notions about athletes with diabetes.

Beyond racing, Justin is an advocate and storyteller who shares the successes, failures, and lessons learned while navigating both everyday life and elite competition. He is driven to help others learn from those experiences, approach their own challenges with confidence, and pursue their ambitions without letting Type 1 dictate what's possible.