FLINT, MI -- When

died in July, many remembered his love bicycling and efforts to bolster Flint's bike commuting community.

Landon was 51 and taught theater design courses and served as the university's resident scene designer. His unexpected death was reportedly the result of a years-long battle with brain cancer.

A memorial bike ride is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the UM-Flint Theatre lobby, 303 E. Kearsley St.

The five-mile bike ride will run along the Flint River Trail. Registration is $20 for non-students and $10 for students. Proceeds will go toward the Stephen D. Landon Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund.

"The Stephen Landon Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by his family to honor his memory and his contributions to the university. The scholarship assists students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre Design and Technology. All contributions are tax deductible," according to a news release.

to visit a Facebook page set up for the event.

Blake Thorne covers K-12 schools and higher education for The Flint Journal. Contact him at bthorne1@mlive.com or 810-347-8194. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook.