Yuichi Asai Japan Yuichi's dream is to make a radio program in Japan to discuss Japanese customs, politics, and economy from the perspective of youths.
Katie Bach Florida Katie is a beginner cyclist and student at the University of Florida.
	Julie Barber North Carolina Julie is a student at Appalachian State University, studying Anthropology and Sustainable Development. Julie is one of our Education Facilitators this year.
Richard Clark California Richard is a student, sub teacher, tutor, and filmmaker. Richard's film "Chango" recently premiered at the Santa Cruz film festival.
	Debra Edrozo California Deb is an experienced cyclist and has cycled in many fundraisers. Many thanks to Deb for the amazing photos she's been taking on the ride. Read my road diary!
Priscilla Faas California Priscilla's original idea was to walk across the country to get home to Florida, but then she heard about Bike-Aid and decided to participate. Read my road diary!
	Ben Gillock Ohio Ben is a world-traveler, having visited Brazil and India. He is also a student at Antioch College.
Chad Hassett Indiana Chad would like to bicycle around the world. He has been using his talents as a teacher in Indiana.
	Anna Hicks Washington When alone she likes to read, bake, write, and go for walks and bike rides. Anna is a student at Evergreen College.
Jill Hutchins Illinois Just one week before the kick-off, Jill fractured her ankle while biking. She still came on the ride, however, and has inspired everyone with her perseverance.
	Julia Knott Washington Julia just graduated from Seattle University and has worked as a preschool teacher in Ho, Ghana Read my road diary!
Holly Peters Vermont Holly loves learning about new plants and habitats. She was most recently working on a farm in Vermont.
	Kristen Petroshius Wisconsin Kristen helped to start a cooperative vegetarian restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin.
Dora Pollak Iowa At the age of 17, Dora is our youngest rider but has amazed all with her sharp insights and wisdom. Perhaps her maturity comes from being home-schooled by her family. Read my road diary!
	Marcia Rickey Florida Marcia is a conservation biologist and student at Illinois State University.
Manuel Rosaldo California Manuel lived in Mexico a year before attending college at Wesleyan University, where he just graduated. He is planning to return to the Bay Area after Bike-Aid.
	Cherlyn Seruto California Cher conducted a research project in Costa Rica on the diversity of stream invertebrates. She is currently a student at UC Riverside. Read my road diary! Read another of my diaries!
Bianca Sopoci-Belknap New Mexico Bianca is incredibly driven: last summer she worked in two restaurants and volunteered twenty hours per week. She is also a student at Antioch college.
	Carmen Villaseņor Philippines Carmen is a Conservation Officer and student of Psychology at the University of the Philippines. She is one of our international Partner Riders this year.
Ophelia Wilkins Massachusetts As a child, Ophelia loved reading "The Chronicles of Narnia". She is currently a student of architecture at MIT Graduate School of Architecture.