WHY I RIDE

I ride in order to raise cancer awareness. I have lost both of my parents (Sam Vandover in 2013 & Gail Vandover in 2018) to this horrible disease. My wife, Tracy, is a breast cancer survivor and many more of our family & close friends have been affected by this disease. I choose to draw a line in the sand and help in the fight to find a cure!

I will be riding in support of Kathleen Kovacs, Tracy Vandover, Doug Mars, and our young friend Gabe The Warrior who is currently battling Spinal Meningioma.

I am proud to join Team Ride BBD for this year's Pedal the Cause in the fight against cancer! Pedal the Cause is more than the region's top cycling event. It's a way of life, a celebration, and a movement fueled by the courage to end cancer.

It takes world-class research to create a world without cancer. Please help me in this journey by donating to my ride, and give with confidence knowing that 100% of your donation will go directly to accelerating cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Please consider making a donation to this cause. With your help, I am confident that we will beat this disease!My Link