REI Northbrook & Schaumburg Present Bob Lee

In 1998 Bob Lee felt compelled to redirect his life to giving back to the community. He identified ways to use his passions and abilities to help those in need. With a love for cycling and engaging people, Lee realized a solo bike ride that combined fundraising and awareness-building efforts would be an ideal vehicle to achieve his goals. In 2001, Lee organized a cross-country RIDE to benefit ALS research and hospice programs. The first RIDE was more than 3,200 miles from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida. In 2007, in celebration of his 65th birthday, Lee completed a second RIDE up the east coast and along across the northern border of the United States. With an endless amount of energy and good will, Lee embarked on the Ride for 3 Reasons: Part III in September 2012. For Lee, the RIDE is rewarding because it gives him the opportunity to engage many people, enjoy beautiful surroundings throughout the country, cycle and pay it forward. He lives outside of Chicago in Barrington, Illinois with Anne, his wife of 47 years. They have two children and six grandchildren.