Goodbyes A Day Early And A Dollar Much

It's only August 2nd meaning we have two more ride days but already we are having to say adios a un amigo (goodbye to a friend).  Shayan, one of our three lovely Michiganders, is flying out of San Francisco this afternoon because he is headed to do exciting things in his academic career.  

Prior to Bike & Build, Shayan was accepted to medical school at the University of Michigan.  His White Coat Ceremony, a symbolic and important component of the start of his medical school experience, begins the morning of August 3rd so he is not able to ride with our team the last two days of the trip.  

Still, SUS14 ensured that his final full day with the team was a memorable and special time.  

During the ride, teammates made sure that Shayan stopped to enjoy the metaphorical California flowers.  

Once we arrived in Pleasanton, our kind hosts, the father of one of our riders and the van shuttled people to the San Francisco Bay where Shayan dipped his wheel and the team celebrated his accomplishment.  

Goodbyes are tough but Shayan has wonderful things in his future.  It's the final countdown!