Ride dedication: Tonight I ride for Mr. James Yin. I knew him as an optimistic and thoughtful man, father in the truest sense of the word to a joyful daughter, and a loving and gentle husband.

I just heard news that someone close to our family passed tonight of stomach cancer. I can sincerely say he was a bright, goofy, loving guy. It's so weird to use the past tense like this. I'll confess, I am pretty nervous about my 3-day ride starting tomorrow-- it's the longest we will have ridden as a team (totaling 150+ miles). Is it strange that upon hearing this news I am more ready to ride? In some ways, it's saddening that all I CAN do is ride a bicycle... nevertheless, I'll do what I can. These next three days, our team will be biking from Austin to San Marcos to New Braunfels and back. We'll be sleeping at a school gym one night and a gracious host's home the next. I'll try to post some pictures when I get the chance.

In the mean time, please be praying for Mr. Yin and his family.

Looks like cancer really does affect us all at some point in our lives.