FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

bikingbill.com: See where Bill Stegall is along the route, find out where you can join him on the ride, e-mail support or donate to the cause. komenmemphis. org.: Find a link to Stegall’s website, find out more about breast cance, and local and national efforts to combat the disease. adventurecycling. org.: Learn more about the organization and see suggestions and routes for bicycle trips.

PHOTOS BY MIKE BROWN/THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Bill Stegall, 56, is planning to ride his bike from San Francisco east to at least Illinois to honor his wife of 27 years, Margaret Metz, who recently died of breast cancer. He starts Monday on his journey, and he’ll update followers on his progress at...