11 YEARS! LET'S GO! It's hard to put into words what an experience this has been. I am thrilled to join thousands of Riders, Volunteers, and Challengers for Pelotonia ’26. And I’m proud to serve as Captain of Team Germain once again.

Pelotonia is a grassroots movement dedicated to raising critical funds to advance life-saving cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Every participant-raised dollar goes directly to The James. Since 2009, the Pelotonia community has raised over $339 million ($29 million+ last year alone) to fund grants, Pelotonia scholarships, and the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology.

This is personal. Cancer has taken my dad, my cousin, and too many loved ones and friends. It's tried to take others. My cancer journey began with my diagnosis in the fall of 2015, followed by treatment through a robotic prostatectomy at The James on February 18, 2016. Thanks be to God, I am doing well. Cancer touches each of us in some manner. It keeps taking and affecting lives every day. But there is hope, and that hope manifests itself through the research being done at The James. Click here to read the "2025 Impact Report".

Eleven years in and my experience continues to fuel my passion for and commitment to Pelotonia and its mission: “To engage, inspire, and challenge a community committed to change the world by accelerating innovative cancer research.”

As in years past, for August’s “Ride Weekend,” the 1st and 2nd, I’ll ride the Saturday 100-Mile and the Sunday 27-Mile routes and have committed to raising a minimum of $5,000 as a “High Roller.” Last year's “Gravel Day” went better than '24, so we'll give it another go. It's on October 3. I haven't decided on which route, but I'll keep you posted.

I am always overwhelmed by your support. In 2025, my donors came through by contributing over $10,000, bringing my all-time total raised to $69,201. Heading into year 11, let's see how far above $5,000 we can go.

I ride for my dad, my cousins Coleen and Bill, Uncle Brucie, my friends Pat and Lauren, and dozens of others whose names I carry with me each year. And of course, my niece, Stevie Rae Jacob.

I am forever honored and grateful for your support.

Take care, and God bless.