such as Missoula, Mont., Rapid City, S.D. and Gettysburg, Pa., so
that Larkins and his family can spend time together.
His parents and sister plan to fly to Washington D.C. to meet him
at the end of the ride.
"I'm so exited," his wife Christine said. "This is a dream he has
had his whole life. We are so proud of him, and we're exited to see
the United States."
Two years ago, Larkins was named a Halo Hero, as part of a program
acknowledging Edison employees who provide volunteer service in the
community.
For the past five years, Larkins has been a volunteer docent with
the Nature Conservancy. In that role, he leads tours into preserved
areas twice a month.
He is also on the Share Mountain Bike board, a trail building and
mountain bike club that works on trails in and around Orange County.
"It's a great group of people," he said. "It's amazing the amount
of work they get done around here."
Despite his hectic schedule, Larkins also finds time to surf with
his son and go camping with his family.
"It's always juggling, but you just do it," he said.
