STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — In awe of the picturesque hills, Wendy James traveled to the point where she met the cyclists.

She set up a card table beside her car and waited.

Soon, they pedaled through the rolling terrain and along the gravel, approaching their first stop of the day.

James greeted them with food, drinks and positivity.

Not long ago, she had been in their place.

From 2012-14, James rode the entire course of Oklahoma Freewheel, a bicycle tour across the state. In 2016, she cycled part of the way and served as a volunteer during the other half.

Although she said she has health and en...