WHY I RIDE

The youngest of my 9 brothers died in the Fall of 2017. He had battled cancer for nearly 10 years. He introduced me to biking and showed me a way to use this sport to help raise money for cancer research.
Every year I travel to St Louis to ride with others to support this cause. This is an amazing event ... supported by so many people in that community. Unbelievably, (but documented) 100% of ALL the money raised goes to research. No admin or event costs!
I'm asking you to donate ANYTHING. ..... Just so you know, I pay my own airfare, hotel, car rental, registration, bike shipping, and food. I even make a donation to the CAUSE!! ALL OF YOUR MONEY goes to research in St. Louis.
Please consider making a donation that really helps!
THIS YEAR, JUST PRIOR TO THE RIDE, I WILL HAVE RIDDEN FROM THE HEADWATERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO ALTON, IL. IF ALL GOES WELL, I WILL ARRIVE IN CHESTERFIELD 2 DAYS BEFORE PTC.1300/+ MILES

Your donation is a tax deduction.

So, if you, or someone you know has cancer, this is a truly an honest way to honor that person and help bring a cure for cancer. We can do this. It just takes efficient use of time and money.