Meet the Riders

Current Riders:

Former Riders:

Kenny Hall

Profession: Administration, Robinson Paving Company

Years Cycling: 4 Years

Bike: Seven Axiom Titanium

Components: Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 Crank, Drive & Brakes

Wheel Set: Mavic Ksyrium

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “From 1971 through 1975 I was stationed in Washington, D.C. and was assigned to the Navy Ceremonial Guard.  While there I volunteered at a local Special Needs Children’s Ward.  Most of the children were wheelchair-bound due to birth defects or spine injuries from accidents.  My heart would go out to these kids – despite the struggles and disadvantages they faced, they always had a smile and a positive attitude.  I have never forgotten the struggles these children faced and consider it now a privilege to contribute to the well-being of the disabled children of our community through ‘Pedaling for Kids’.”

Chuck McManus

Profession: Owner, The Bike Shop Of Columbus

Years Cycling: 13 Years

Bike: Cannondale SuperSix Hi-MOD

Components: Campagnolo 11 Speed

Wheel Set: Madfiber Full Carbon

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “The Bike Shop has always been focused on giving back to the community.  We try to be as involved as we possibly can; ‘Pedaling for Kids’ is something we definitely want to continue to support.”

Molly McManus

Profession: Registered Nurse, Columbus Hospice

Years Cycling: 20 Years

Bike: Giant TCR Advanced

Components: Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheel Set: Madfiber

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Like my husband Chuck, we want to give back to the community as a business and as part of our own personal drives and goals.  In the present economy the monies to charities are down right now – we want to help make up the difference.”

Charles Wright

Profession: Sales, AFLAC

Years Cycling: 2 1/2 Years

Bike: Cannondale Six Carbon 3

Components: Shimano Ultegra

Wheel Set: Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “The challenges children with disabilities and their parents face everyday would overwhelm most of us.  As a parent I am inspired by these children and parents and want to help them. ”

Mickey Richardson

Profession: Administrative Director of Medical Imaging

Years Cycling: 6 Years

Bike: Trek Madone 5.9

Components: Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheel Set: Reynolds Carbon

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Working in a profession where I come in direct contact with kids with disabilities, I see the difficulties their disabilities cause them in their life.  I have compassion for these children and if my participation in this ride can help them I want to participate.”

Gabe Denes

Profession: Psychologist

Years Cycling: 41 Years

Bikes: Cannondale Super Six, Cannondale CAAD 7, Pinarello Prince SL

Components: Campagnolo (Tuesdays Shimano)

Wheel Set: DT Mon Chasseral are favorites

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Seeing a child succeed is one of my favorite moments.  I love that, so I have carved out a lot of my professional training, experience, and energy to get that done.  In that sense, giving is receiving.  There are plenty of emotionally and physically needy kids out there.  These children deserve a push, a nudge, and a best shot.  If there’s anything I can do to help in that way, and I can ride a bike to make their life better, well, that’s paying it forward on a double whammy.”

Tom Flournoy

Profession: Real Estate Development

Years Cycling: 25 Years

Bike: Seven Axiom Titanium

Components: Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheel Set: Mavic Ksyrium

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “I am anxious to give back.  I consider it an honor to be able to participate and to help the children in need in our community.”

Bill Haynes

Profession: Real Estate Investments

Years Cycling: 9 Years

Bike: Seven Axiom Titanium

Components: Shimano Ultegra

Wheel Set: Mavic Ksyrium

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “I really enjoy riding my bicycle and especially for the worthy cause of supporting disabled children.  I also support Habitat for Humanity and just recently returned from New Orleans working with other folks to construct just one of many homes they have built since Hurricane Katrina.”

Joey Mayhand

Profession: Stay-At-Home Mom

Years Cycling: 15 Years

Bike: Giant TCR Advanced SL-ISP

Components: SRAM Red

Wheel Set: Easton Circuit

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Being able to help raise money for children with disabilities is a wonderful thing to get involved in, especially if it gives these children the opportunity to succeed.  The opportunity to help these children and ride my bike at the same time is a win-win in my book.”

Jeff Mayhand

Profession: Information Security Consultant

Years Cycling: 21 Years

Bike: Giant TCR Advanced SL

Components: SRAM Red

Wheel Set: Cane Creek Aros 46

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “I am a father who loves cycling and believes in helping those in need.  The opportunity to help raise funds for the ‘Pedaling for Kids’ organization is a great way to do both.”

Mike Rallo

Profession: Chief Medial Officer Columbus Hospcie and co-owner of The Bike Shop of Columbus

Years Cycling: 10 Years

Bike: Felt F1SL

Components: Shimano Di2

Wheel Set: Madfiber

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “As a Family Physician for 25 years, I had numerous opportunities to care for children with special needs. Nothing gave me more pride than to do something to help these kids. In my present position I don’t have as much opportunity to help children and this event will allow me to feel that pride again.”

Mike Kindrick

Profession: Bike Shop

Years Cycling: 40 Years

Bike: Felt F-4

Components: Shimano Ultegra

Wheel Set: Zipp 404

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “My wife and I love children and we have a daughter we are crazy about.  Supporting “Pedaling for Kids” gives me a chance to promote the sport of cycling while at the same time supporting children in our area.”

Raymond Tuggle

Profession: Network engineer

Years Cycling: 4 Years

Bike: Felt Z2

Components: Shimano Durace DI2

Wheel Set: Shimano WH-RS80

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “I see riding my bike for a worthy cause, such as Pedaling for Kids, as a double benefit. Besides the benefits to me, it is a wonderful way to provide support for the kids in our local community.  We can actually see some of the kids that we are supporting.”

Al Ahuja

Profession: Project Management

Years Cycling: 20+ Years

Bike: Pinarello, Cervelo, Felt

Components: Campy Record, Sram Force, Shimano Ultegra

Wheel Set: Campagnolo, Mavic, Flit

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “There is nothing more rewarding than supporting kids who need help.   Finding a charity that combines my passion for cycling with the goal of helping local children in need is just plain special. ”

Dr. Hugh Ogletree

Profession: Dentist

Years Cycling: 22 Years

Bike: Trek Madone Project One

Components: Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheel Set: ZIPP 404

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Pedaling For Kids allows me to do two things that I love: Doing for others and cycling.”

Al Picken

Profession: Builder

Years Cycling: 12 Years

Bike: Seven Axiom Titanium

Components: Dura-Ace

Wheel Set: Custom Wheelbuilder dt Swiss

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “I ride to support Pedaling for Kids to see the direct impact we have in providing for children.  I love seeing a kid with big smile.”

Kyle Bolen

Profession: Firefighter/EMT

Years Cycling: first year of riding

Bike: Cannondale Supersix

Components: Shimano 105

Wheel Set: Shimano RS 10

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “The reason I wanted to be involved with pedaling for kids is because GOD gave me a great ability of athleticism and I wanted to put this to use to help others.”

Randy Brown

Profession: Project Manager @ Engineered Low Voltage

Years Cycling: first year of riding

Bike: Felt AR4

Components: Shimano Ultegra

Wheel Set: Zipp 101

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Pedaling for Kids is a cause I believe in, It’s great to help out special needs children especially when the money raised goes to those in need right here in our area. It’s awesome to be involved with people willing to help out others in need.”

Charles Lott

Profession: Sphinx, Inc. – outside sales promotional products and ad specialties

Years Cycling: 5 Years

Bike: Cannondale Synapse

Components: apex – 39/54 crank – 11/33 cassette

Wheel Set: Ruval e-5

‘Pedaling For Kids’ Because: “Help insure a better quality of life for those in need.”