Hello--

My name is Kyle December, and I’m riding for Hope in the 30th Annual Trek 100 bike ride on August 22nd.  Please consider supporting my efforts as I ride to find a cure for childhood cancers and related blood disorders. The MACC Fund has contributed over $65 million to pediatric cancer research sine 1976 and has played an important role in raising the overall cure rate for childhood cancer from 20% to 80% in that time. Yet, even children in the 80% category can still relapse and have ‘late effect’ issues which requires additional research.

I heard a quote recently, and it was something like, "I ride because things are never more complicated afterwards."

Working at a bike company, you might think I have all sorts of riding pals. I don't. I find that riding my bike is a solitary pursuit that allows me to go deep into myself to think things through or to simply clear my mind for a little while. I ride alone (1,000+ solo miles since April), and largely for myself.

My plan this year is to ride 100+ miles somewhere in the world on that day. This will afford me plenty of time to clear my mind, but more importantly, I'll have a purpose larger than myself pushing me forward every mile, even when it gets hard.

Help me help these absolute warriors that were born going uphill with a headwind. With our help, they have a chance to reach the top of the climb for a long coast to the bottom of the hill. They deserve it.

Thank you for supporting my personal Trek 100 challenge!