2016 R4G CYCLISTS
Michael
Michael Staley is the co-founder of R4G and lives in Birmingham, Ala. In his consultant day job, Michael represents clients across a wide range of industries before the executive and legislative branches of local/national government in Montgomery, Ala., and Washington, D.C.
Wes
Wes Bates partnered with Michael to cycle the 3300 miles across the USA for R4G 2014. Wes is from Colorado, loves the challenge of endurance sports, and is always trying to push his perceived limits. "I'm fueled by peanut butter, coffee, and coconut oil," adds Wes.
Payne
Payne Griffin is a grad of the London School of Economics and Political Science. He's an Alabama native, temporarily residing in our nation's capital. His mother always told him he rode his bike way too much, so he's thrilled to be able to put his hobby toward such a great cause.
RIDE4GABE FILM CREW
Garrett
Garrett Coyte is a freelance photographer living in Atlanta. Garrett attended the Savannah College of Art and Design, and grew up in the greater BIrmingham area. His web site is GarrettCoyte.com.
Andrew
Andrew Garza is the founder and owner of Magic City Bicycling Blog. A phogographer and bike enthusiast, Andrew is also a Bike Wrench at Cahaba Cycles while working logistics for T.A. Services.
Grey
Grey Clawson is a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. He is a freelancer in the TV biz, now working on the Cartoon Network's hit, "Adult Swim." His web site is GreyClawson.com.
RIDE4GABE ROAD CREW
Brian
Brian Barnett is an avid cyclist and runner, and will provide sport nutrition support for Team R4G. He will be following our riders every mile, ensuring they stay properly fueled and ready to tackle 2,200 miles.
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Scott
Besides being Gabe's dad, Scott Griffin is married to Gabe's mom, Traci, and is the proud pop to Gabe's three other siblings. They live outside of Birmingham and lead the fight to one day END DUCHENNE!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey White resides in Sycamore, Ala., and comes to R4G after a chance meeting with Michael while out on a cycling ride. He's a paramedic by trade, and will double his R4G duties as a logistics coordinator.
Gabe
Gabe Griffin is from Alabama, and when he's not cheering for the Crimson Tide, he's a full-time superhero. Gabe battles DMD every day, and is a role model for each member of Team R4G.
Amy
Amy is the loving wife of Jeff who may have been suckered into this trek, but now knowing about DMD and Gabe she is really excited to step up and help ... and see the sights as we roll across America!
Traci
Traci Wynkoop Griffin, aka Gabe's mom, grew up in Enterprise, graduated from Auburn and is a stay-at-home, work-at-home parent. Today Traci is an Independent Ambassador for Plexus Worldwide.
RIDE4GABE SUPPORT STAFF
Barrett
Barrett LaRusa grew up in Birmingham, went to school at Sewanee, and is now working in pediatrics back in her hometown –where she is honored to accompany Gabe for the first half of this year's trek.
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Katelyn
Katelyn is a R4G volunteer extraordinaire. She lives in Birmingham, and when she's not a pediatric nurse practitioner who is devoted to bettering the lives of children and their families,
she keeps Team R4G rollin'.
Ingram
Tod lives in Portland, Ore., and helped kick off R4G 2014 – way up/out there in the always-beautiful pacific northwest. From the great state of Oregon, where it never rains, he's our go-to guy for design.