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I Ride for Tyler Blick at Highland Mountain

by Ian Hylands
May 9, 2011 at 13:43

This weekend on May 14th Highland Mountain Bike Park will host the I Ride for Tyler Blick @ Highland event.

The cool thing about mountain biking is that as much as it’s a sport, it’s a community even more. We ride together, race together, and when someone needs a hand, we help each other. That’s why next weekend on May 14th Highland Mountain Bike Park will host the I Ride for Tyler Blick @ Highland event.

Here’s the story:

Last June our buddy Tyler (son of industry veteran and friend to all Steve Blick) developed a fever that lasted 8 days, leading Steve and Jen (mom) to take Tyler to the hospital for testing.  After extensive blood and bone marrow exams it was revealed that Tyler was suffering from ALL Pre B (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia-which is a type of Blood Cancer).  Since then the Blick’s have been riding the non-stop roller coaster ride to beat cancer.  This involves aggressive chemo and many a day away from their home in Mission Viejo, CA to the Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, CA (80 miles each way).  To help alleviate the mounting bills associated with their battle, we’re hoping to raise some money through a fun event at Highland Mountain Bike Park.

The event:

It’s a race to see how many laps you can get in at Highland in one day.
When you show up at Highland just go to the Highland tent next to the lift and pick up your “I Ride for Tyler Blick @ Highland” punch card and hit the lift.  Every time you get on the lift line, look for the guy marking the cards.  We’ll punch your card, write it down for our records, and send you up the hill. The rider with the most runs on Saturday May 14th will win the grand prize. Everyone else will be entered into a raffle to win a bunch of other prizes and swag.

You can register that morning at Highland or you can pre-register online.

Can’t make it but still want to help? Check out Tyler's Caring Bridge Journal.

Those interested in the T-Shirt that Tyler is wearing can get one here

For more information please Contact Doug Smith, iridefortyler@seqrets.com

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65 Comments

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flag ScaryGerry (May 11, 2011 at 9:18)
 My heart goes out to you little man... Looks like you got some fight in you, show them who's boss...
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flag a1bike4me (May 11, 2011 at 14:58)
 Tottaly ment to add a prop sorry!
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flag audeo03 (May 11, 2011 at 15:21)
 Wish I could make it up there for this... Stay strong!
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flag mooseduck13 (May 11, 2011 at 17:59)
 We are all cheering for you in this battle bud. Hope your up and on the bike asap.
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flag sunnyday11 (May 14, 2011 at 15:43)
 Sorry new to the site, meant to give a positive props!!!!!!
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flag si-paton Plus (May 11, 2011 at 13:16)
 My 11 month old little girl "Polly Rocket" has spent more than one night too many in Birmingham Childrens Hospital so I personally know how illness on any scale for your child affects everyone involved. Stay strong little fella and when your 21 I might even let you take Polly on a date!
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flag Cusalabanjura (May 18, 2011 at 3:27)
 Is there any way donations could be made through the site ? also the link to purchase the t shirt is not there , stay brave little man!
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flag specialized116 (May 11, 2011 at 9:22)
 my brother was diagnosed with that exact type of leukemia and he's starting to make a recovery, my heart goes out to tyler and his family, and hopefully he can shred that bumpy trail ahead of him that is his recovery!
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flag Downhill340 (May 11, 2011 at 9:29)
 So its curable?Thank god hes so young its even hard to hear about must be so hard dealing with it.
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flag specialized116 (May 11, 2011 at 10:48)
 its the most curable of the two types,
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flag Downhill340 (May 11, 2011 at 10:59)
 Well at least he has a chance
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flag b-mcclelland (May 11, 2011 at 9:17)
 I ride for Nicks Eyes again? Another online auction would be cool...or even a donate now button online.

EDIT: Found the donate now button https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=XXvK3w1B5cJPcUiH7xLAr8HI64kvAhJKzGZNsWg2DfNGyG_vodqFLnGaLiS&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d5863a909c4bb5aee2fcbfe698ea9bfbc
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flag westton (May 11, 2011 at 11:30)
 GODS WITH YOU LIL MAN!!!BELEIVE IN HIM OR NOT!YOUR IN MY PRAYERS TY TRUST!!!!!
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flag timmyelle (May 11, 2011 at 18:11)
 Coming from a father who has a son who was born with a tumor, and beat it, I really hope all goes well with little Tyler. I know just how awful of a feeling it is to hear that one of your children has any type of cancer. It is the most horrific feeling in the world. You just wish it was you and not them. I will gladely ride for this cause. My thoughts and prayers to Tyler and his family in these rough and uncertain times. What a handsome little guy.
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flag downhilljerk13 (May 11, 2011 at 19:56)
 assuming the grand prize is money who ever wins should donate it to them too
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flag wellys (May 11, 2011 at 11:05)
 never like to hear of thing like this.....all the best from across the pond..
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flag downhillbmxican (May 11, 2011 at 17:13)
 who the hell neg. propped this guy? best of luck little man
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flag Silverrider (May 11, 2011 at 10:11)
 I'd be at highland in an instant if I could. It sucks when anyone gets a disease like cancer, and even more so when it's a younger person. I wish the Blick's all the best.
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flag andrewgrant (May 11, 2011 at 11:16)
 Same here, unfortunately its on the other side of North America for me =( Get well soon buddy, YOU CAN BEAT THIS.
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flag SoCalRider8 (May 12, 2011 at 9:07)
 Ride strong!!!! You'll pull through, bikers never fall!!! I live in mission Viejo too and say we should get a fundraiser out here to help. Anything to help a family in need. I had a huge help from people a few years ago for my dad and im hoping people can do the same to help out here. Ride strong and live on!!!!!!
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flag Contour (May 12, 2011 at 15:36)
 We're pulling for you Tyler, and Blick family! Much love from your friends at Contour. If anyone in the PacNW wants to do something here, let me know. I'm down to help put something together!
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flag robbiebroome (May 9, 2011 at 13:46)
 hope he gets better soon! Big Grin all the best in fighting it off! Smile

robbie.
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flag jonty4 (May 11, 2011 at 13:04)
 Stay strong dude, best wishes
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flag Outcast77 (May 9, 2011 at 22:42)
 Hope you get better soon little man
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flag fuse209 (May 11, 2011 at 22:31)
 healing vibes buddy, wish you lived in canada and all of you could be taken care of with much less cost
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flag mikelavo (May 11, 2011 at 18:56)
 Hang in there little buddy, my heart and possitive thoughts go out to you and your parents. Im sure you`ll be back shredding real soon!!
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flag seancalhoun (May 26, 2011 at 11:59)
 you will be in my thoughts when i am riding. you can do it, stay strong, the world needs little rippers like you. Great job Highland.
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flag GageFedato (May 11, 2011 at 9:36)
 Sell stickers and shirts ill buy a couple!
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flag oneupprod (May 11, 2011 at 12:05)
 http://thebicyclesource.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=4
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flag ben-06-7 (May 11, 2011 at 9:50)
 hope you get better wee man, all the best!
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flag seang14 (May 12, 2011 at 9:03)
 you can beat this!! its just a small bump in the road of becoming a proSmile heal up
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flag rclark (May 11, 2011 at 9:58)
 Dude, if I was back in the good 'ole 603 I would ride for you! Get better tiger -- one day you'll rip with the best of them!
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flag weemac (May 11, 2011 at 17:00)
 i think we should all share this on facebook! and try our best to raise money
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flag Daveneef (May 12, 2011 at 8:40)
 Your a great little man, stay strong and i wish you a lot off strength for you and your family
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flag Strialz (May 11, 2011 at 13:32)
 Get well soon Tyler and stay strong little buddy!
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flag AlexRose (May 11, 2011 at 19:00)
 Stay strong little ripper! Before you know it you will be back on the bike. Were all rooting for ya!
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flag sgsrider (May 11, 2011 at 16:27)
 any way to donate if we can't make it up there? kid's got a long road ahead for sure. all the best to him and his family.
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flag oneupprod (May 11, 2011 at 20:35)
 hey sgsrider... you can donate here (look at the red HERE button to the right of his picture) http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tylerblick
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flag sgsrider (May 12, 2011 at 18:18)
 thanks dude!
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flag MasterBee (May 11, 2011 at 19:01)
 hang on tight big guy, its gonna be a rough ride, but you'll come out on top!
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flag shoshi (May 11, 2011 at 11:31)
 Much love from Hungary little Buddy!
Stay strong everyone, who ever dealt with it in some kind of way!
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flag DJNEK (May 11, 2011 at 20:03)
 Is there a Paypal or something we can send money too? I'm willing to donate.
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flag oneupprod (May 11, 2011 at 20:35)
 djnek... you can donate here (look at the red HERE button to the right of his picture) http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tylerblick
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flag Rockurshoxoff95 (May 11, 2011 at 10:50)
 man sucks I was just at highland last weekend, would go again in an instant, get better little guy !!
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flag ginged26dj (May 19, 2011 at 10:11)
 be strong little dude you can/will beat this
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flag jv86416 Plus (May 11, 2011 at 11:27)
 stay strong little guy
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flag Matt0cooper (May 11, 2011 at 23:55)
 i used to live in mission viejo Frown get better little guy !
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flag elliott15 (May 11, 2011 at 13:34)
 keep going you will be a chap soom
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flag dirtman04 (May 11, 2011 at 18:27)
 keep fighting little man! we know ur gonna be a pro someday!
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flag stompeinator (May 11, 2011 at 11:57)
 best of luck to ya buddy, keep fightin!
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flag kipmtb12345 (May 11, 2011 at 10:59)
 poor kid hope he gets better
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flag konaking4 (May 11, 2011 at 9:25)
 All the best to you little dude (:
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flag ballabika Plus (May 11, 2011 at 10:51)
 i wish the best for the little guy
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flag Adkona (May 12, 2011 at 13:11)
 Keep fighting mate , stay strong. Live to ride Smile
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flag over9000ninja (May 11, 2011 at 18:50)
 stay strong little ripper
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flag konashred08 (May 11, 2011 at 19:53)
 stay strong youll maker through
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flag BikerBob21 (May 9, 2011 at 22:33)
 get better little buddy Smile
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flag Manchillz (May 12, 2011 at 0:58)
 Keep fighting lil man!!!
where those vids of this guy...post some links
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flag Manchillz (May 12, 2011 at 0:58)
 Keep fighting lil man!!!
where those vids of this guy...post some links
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flag Hassonater (May 11, 2011 at 20:02)
 get better soon, you can do this
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flag bran12081 (May 11, 2011 at 23:32)
 You'll beat this man!
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flag jaketinnelly (May 11, 2011 at 13:47)
 Hang in there bro.
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flag jakethekonaguy (May 11, 2011 at 15:48)
 get better little man
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flag JonwithoutaH (May 11, 2011 at 14:50)
 Ride on little man!!
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flag chatch (May 11, 2011 at 20:16)
 Stay Strong Little Man
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