Gerry Creighton riding Swirlz Trail

Gerry Creighton

My stories

Below are the three stories that I wrote for pinkbike.com in the years following the passing of my wife Susan in 2016. Susan left us after a 19 year battle with late-stage breast cancer. The outpouring of support over the years from friends, family, and the mountain biking community has been incredible. These stories show my journey in the time since her passing.

The Silver Lining (2017)

Reflecting on life and Susan


Life After Cancer, Change Is Hard (2019)


Mountain biking and trail building through grief (2020)

Mountain Biking and trail building through grief


In Honor of My Late Wife, My Biggest Ride of 2021


Rebulding Trails Scorched by Forest Fires in 'Rising From the Ashes' Transition Bikes (2022)