As some of you know we lost my dad in September to pancreatic cancer. Like many before him, it was diagnosed far too late for treatment. In the hopes of helping raise critical donations for continued research I'll be riding in place to move charity forward at the Tour de Pier! The Tour de Pier brings hundreds of stationary cycling bikes to the iconic Manhattan Beach Strand to create awareness and raise funds for three outstanding cancer charities: Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the Cancer Support Community South Bay and the Uncle Kory Foundation. 

My dad wasn’t a big fan of spin - he did it once and not-so-politely described it as a torture method - so it’s a little ironic that in his honor I’ll join this massive spin class. But I think he’d appreciate the effort, nonetheless. 

Please consider contributing towards my fundraising efforts today. Or if you'd like, you can join me for a day of fun at the beach, a great ride, remembering those we have lost and celebrating those who are currently battling this disease. Together we can make a huge difference so that no one faces cancer alone. Let's ride in place and move charity forward!