Bo Bikes Bama, a charity cycling event, is about to conclude after 14 years. A father and son, Austin and his dad, travel from Idaho for this final riding opportunity with Bo Jackson. Austin, who started riding at 6, has grown into a competitive 17-year-old cyclist. Anticipating heavy rain and possible lightning, the family recalls previous rides and the community that was built over years, making this last event particularly significant despite the brewing storms.
Austin was 6 the first time he did Bo Bikes Bama. I towed him in a Burley bike trailer as he passed out Easter eggs. At 8 he was the youngest rider to pedal the 20-mile loop around Auburn, crushing the hills and becoming an unofficial mini-mascot.
If lightning strikes, the ride will be cancelled. If not, we'll ride in the rain. In 14 years of Bo Bikes Bama, they've never once had bad weather.
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