Sixteen years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When I was diagnosed I did two things: (1) I started visiting doctors and studying my options – I had five “second opinions” and (2) I booked a cycling trip to France the next year as my recovery goal.
In 2010 I made it to France. I was on a TrekTravel trip and we spent most of the week riding in the Pyrenees while following the Tour de France before going to Paris for the last day of the Tour. I never thought I would return.
Last year I traveled to the French Alps to do a fundraiser for the MS International Federation (MSIF). I thought my time of climbing mountains was over but I am going back for one last time and hanging up the climbing and fundraising events. And this time I do mean it. Those riders next to me keep getting younger. And it’s more with dread or angst this time instead of excitement.
So one last time I come back and ask for donations. I am thankful for each person last year and every person over the years since 2009 who has donated to my many cancer and MS rides. I will give you the first opportunity should you want to help. I appreciate the past donations and I appreciate you.
https://www.cycleforms.org/fundraisers/barrysherry/cycleforms-us-2025
June 10-15, 2025
