FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Before the California Classic riders take off for their 35, 55 and 100 mile bike rides, there will be a moment of silence will be held in honor of a Valley cyclist killed as she did the century ride.
Some cyclists will ride with heavy hearts. The loss of 29-year-old Crystel Stanford last year is too painful to forget.
"Crystel Stanford was a young girl who died last year in the event but she also saved 8 lives or impacted 8 lives through the gift of organ donation," said local cyclist Melanie Spigel.
Melanie Spigelmyre and seven other local cyclists will honor Crystel Stanford during the Eye-Q California Classic and a ride across America in June.
The "Team Donate Life" group is raising money for "Crystel's Gift." "Our goal is to raise 100-thousand dollars for the organization in honor of Crystel."
A year ago, Valley cyclists organized a 30-mile memorial ride for Crystel Stanford. Over 300 people showed up. Most of them who took part didn't even know Crystel.
Read more: http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/sports&id=8668053
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