WHY WE RIDE

Tarlton has been supporting and fighting with Pedal the Cause since its inception. In the past, we have ridden and volunteered in honor of one of our own that we lost to cancer, Jeff Wampler. This year we've been fighting for another of our own, Oliver Coulson.

Oliver passed away peacefully Sept. 6 as our 2018 Pedal the Cause campaign was in full swing. He arrived in hospice the preceding week by helicopter (!!!), knocking off one of the items on his bucket list. We mourn the loss of our colleague and friend, while we continue to be inspired by his kind words and actions, his hard work and commitment to all in which he was involved.

This was not Oliver's first battle; he had Ewing's Sarcoma in his right shoulder about 12 years ago. After about a year of chemo and major surgery to remove the tumor, he was in good health for about a decade. Two years ago, however, a nasty bout of pneumonia revealed new tumors in his lungs. Oliver stayed positive. After new tumors were discovered on his brain and spine, Oliver continued to fight. His uplifting attitude inspired everyone around him. This year we ride, volunteer and carry on in Oliver's honor.

Oliver, this ride's for you! #OLIVERSTRONG

You can read about Oliver's battle here:
Oliver's Cancer Journal Part 2