Each and every Big Rider has a tale to be told. Each and every Big Rider is on the road in pursuit of a dream, but also in honor or memory of a loved one who cannot undertake a similar challenge. None of these people — neither the riders nor the people for whom they pedal — are anonymous. Here, then, is a personal look at a few of them. As the ride progresses, we hope to offer more and more.

Bill and Katie Baker, Barrington, Rhode Island, Big Ride riders #2213 and #2214
Mark W. Brandt, Chicago, Illinois, Big Ride rider #2069
Dennis Bussey, San Diego, California, Big Ride rider #2199
Rita Christopher, Old Lyme, Connecticut, Big Ride rider #2079
Phil Dettmer, New Ulm, Minnesota, Big Ride rider #2150
Marjolein de Wit, Canton, Massachusetts, Big Ride rider #2047
Daniel Edwards, Midlothian, Virginia, Big Ride rider #2172
Marianne Farrin, New York, New York, Big Ride rider #2007
Sharon Grove, Seattle, Washington, Big Ride rider #2029
Ceil Heller, Seattle, Washington, Big Ride rider #2022
Robbie Holb, Phoenix, Arizona, Big Ride rider #2219
Ronna Katz, Los Angeles, California, Big Ride rider #2259
Lynn Petrotte, Ashville, North Carolina, Big Ride rider #2202
Tim Pollock, Coquitlam, British Columbia (Canada), Big Ride rider #2246
Lia Pugliese, Ventura, California, Big Ride rider #2255
Norberto Soto, Willingboro, New Jersey, Big Ride rider #2108
John Tarr, Fallon, Nevada, Big Ride rider #2141
Don Trow, Pella, Iowa, Big Ride rider #2116
Thomas Wardell, Madison, Wisconsin, Big Ride rider #2034

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