Four years ago I lost my wife of 30 years and the mother of my three children, Birgit Caliandro, to cancer. My life will never be the same. My children will not have their mother at their weddings. Their children will never know their grandmother. I will not know the pleasure of her company as I grow old. No amount of fundraising, or miles ridden will bring her back. What I can do, however, is to live and ride in Birgit’s honor, and to do my part to help others.

Losing Birgit left a hole in my heart that wio;ll never be completely filled. The great thing is that my personal journey has lef me to new friends, experiences and purpose. I am honored to be riding with team PopSci again this year and thank you for your support.