Bike Bob

Diane Saunders and Jeff Brunner ride the Tour de Pier on the “Live Like Bob Saunders” team. When Diane’s husband, Bob Saunders, no longer had kids of his own to coach in Little League, he connected with Jeff to help him coach. They soon became fast friends, bonding over their passion for youth baseball and […]

We Are Family

Amy and her found family of regulars at the local bar and restaurant OB’s in Manhattan Beach have been gathering together for years. They’ve supported one another through all of life’s ups and downs, from babies born to Thanksgiving celebrations, volleyball tournaments, and, sadly, cancer diagnoses. We are featuring five members of this group to […]

Kristin S.

For Kristin, the Tour de Pier is more than just a cycling event; it’s a tribute to her aunt and a meaningful way to drive progress toward a cancer cure. Kristin, an ophthalmologist and long-time South Bay resident, has been riding in the Tour de Pier since its very first year. After losing her beloved […]