My reasons for the ride

I am John Siddens, and I have many reasons for the ride:

1) my dad died as a result of colon cancer     2) my mom nearly died from vaginal cancer     3) I have had 2 different types of skin cancers myself     4) I have been blessed by the stories from several donors who entrusted me with their money to honor or memorialize a loved one who was touched by cancer     5) one way I can attempt to regain my self respect after making some terrible decisions that cost me my marriage to a wonderful woman who was my best friend, wife, confidant, and outstanding mother to my 3 beautiful daughters.

These are actually only 5 of many reasons, but seem to be the most dominant for my ride.  I hope to use the many miles on the bike to constantly think of the reasons I ride, and when I am fatigued beyond belief, to buckle up my helmet, think of more than myself, and keep going.

At 6′ 6″ and 245 lbs, I am probably too big to ride bicycles, but I love cycling so much that I cannot fathom not being out on the bike feeling the breeze in my face and enjoying scenery.  The P3C3 ride will give me strength to begin my life anew and help me face a new and uncertain future.  I dedicate the ride to each person touched by cancer, and to each person touched by my recent decline…  I promise to find ‘Happy John’………………………