Kik Summary and Analysis

A month after Lance finished chemotherapy he meets Kristen Richard, whom people call Kik. She works in advertising and public relations and comes to help with the Ride for the Roses race. It is not love at first sight; in fact, when she feels her client is not being treated fairly in the races publicity, she takes it out on one of the foundation staff, and Lance is not pleased. He calls her back and they argue. Finally she suggests they go out for a beer and try to resolve the argument. They enjoy each other's company and Lance asks her to become a part of the foundation meetings.

The foundation is growing and becoming a wonderful focus for Lance's time and energy. He meets Jeff Garvey, a Austin business man and amateur cyclist. Jeff is also someone who's life has...