Don Rogers
Age: 50
City: Scottsdale
Occupation: Business Owner/Designer – The Rogers Group, Inc.
Type of Riding:: road biking
How many years riding: 44
Average Weekly Mileage: 100
Favorite cycling event: Ride for the Children
Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia: Garmin GPS
Zaniest Cycling Moment: Passing cars in the mountains of Vermont with a backpack strapped on the back of the bike
Favorite Cycling Book:
Every Second Counts
Favorite Quote: I thought of that while riding my bike. — Albert Einstein, on the theory of relativity
Must have cycling snack: Hammer Gel
Cycling accomplishments: Climbing Alpe d' Huez 30 minutes slower than Lance
Greatest Challenge: Racing the train from Durango to Silverton, CO

Giving Back:
Rogers founded the Ride for Children and The Real Gift Foundation (TRGF) to make a difference in the lives of homeless children in Phoenix. The event is a 10, 25 and 65 mile bicycle ride. In it’s 13^th year, Roger’s anticipates 750-1000 riders on Sunday, April 25. TRGF is committed to impacting the lives of the over 15,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County in direct, positive and meaningful ways. Learn more at Rideforthechildren.com.

- SBerliner