Ride to Conquer Cancer Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/bike-advocacy/bike-events/charity-bike-rides/ride-to-conquer-cancer/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:47:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 A Step-by-step Guide to Returning to Cycling After Severe Piriformis Syndrome https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-returning-to-cycling-after-piriformis-syndrome/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-returning-to-cycling-after-piriformis-syndrome/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:16:01 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=45378 Eventually you will be able to get out and to longer bike rides againPiriformis Syndrome can shut down your ability to ride your bike — or even walk. This post presents a step-by-step guide to safely return to cycling after suffering from Piriformis Syndrome.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/guide-to-returning-to-cycling-after-piriformis-syndrome/feed/ 0 45378 2,500 Cyclists Set off in Ride to Conquer Cancer in BC https://averagejoecyclist.com/10th-annual-ride-to-conquer-cancer-bc/ Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:56:11 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29474 The 10th Annual Ride to Conquer Cancer Presented by Wheaton Precious Metals.BC’s largest cycling fundraiser draws over 2,500 riders, to advance cancer care for the people of BC. Check out videos of the opening ceremonies, and photographs of the cyclists!

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]]> 29474 10th Annual Ride to Conquer Cancer Begins this Saturday August 25th in Surrey https://averagejoecyclist.com/10th-annual-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:07:37 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29451 10th annual ride to conquer cancerThe 10th Annual Ride to Conquer Cancer® presented by Wheaton Precious Metals™ benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation will begin this Saturday August 25th in Surrey

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]]> 29451 Watch: The Ride to Conquer Cancer BC Starts Today! https://averagejoecyclist.com/ride-to-conquer-cancer-bc-starts-today/ Sat, 26 Aug 2017 21:02:04 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=25415 Whether you’re crossing the finish line this weekend or cheering on a loved one, know we are all on the same team, pedaling closer to a world free from cancer.The Ride to Conquer Cancer BC starts today! Read all about the record-breaking amount of money cyclists raised this year, and watch a video showing 2,000 cyclists setting off on an exciting two-day journey.

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]]> 25415 An Interview with Chris Brochu of Kamloops about his second Ride to Conquer Cancer https://averagejoecyclist.com/interview-chris-brochu-kamloops-second-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:07:17 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=25185 This August, Chris is riding with his sister, brother-in-law, family friends and friends on Team Melanoma Warriors.Chris Brochu of Kamloops is participating in his second Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Wheaton Precious Metals benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation on August 26-27. I interviewed Chris to learn what inspires him, and get some insider tips on how to tackle this great cycling challenge.

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]]> 25185 Jocelyn Dickie Shares Fund Raising Tips for the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer https://averagejoecyclist.com/jocelyn-dicke-shares-fund-raising-tips-enbridge-ride-conquer-cancer/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:04:35 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=24832 Jocelyn Dickie is participating in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer for the fifth time this year! I interviewed Jocelyn, who is riding in memory of her father who passed away in January 2017. Jocelyn is an enthusiastic and avid cyclist. She shared some valuable fund raising tips for the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, as well as her moving story about her father's three-year battle with throat cancer.

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]]> 24832 David Marchione prepares for his 5th Ride to Conquer Cancer! https://averagejoecyclist.com/david-marchione-5th-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:08:19 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=23415 I interviewed Ontario’s David Marchione, who is gearing up for his FIFTH Ride to Conquer Cancer! David shares his motivations for doing this two-day, long-distance fund raising ride year after year.

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]]> 23415 Ken Schulzke Gears Up for His First Ride to Conquer Cancer https://averagejoecyclist.com/ken-schulzke-gears-first-ride-conquer-cancer/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:08:56 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=22491 Start doing some research to find a group ride or even a race that you would like to join one day. Complete Cycling Training Plan for Novices53-year-old Ken Schulzke is doing the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer for the very first time this August. He is motivated by a desire to help solve the cancer problem, and believes that if he can do this, almost anyone can! As he says, he has noticed that it is your will, not your body type, that gets you through marathon attempts. I spoke with Ken about his motivation, his training, and his experiences of preparing for his very first Ride to Conquer Cancer.

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]]> 22491 Karen Ingram’s SIXTH Ride to Conquer Cancer! https://averagejoecyclist.com/karen-ingram-sixth-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:08:53 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=20626 Karen Ingram with fellow cyclists at the Ride to Conquer CancerToronto's Karen Ingram is a mother of three children, ages 10, 12 and 14. Since 2012, Karen has ridden thousands of kilometres to conquer cancer in this lifetime, participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer five times so far. This year, Karen will bring her total to over 7,000 km. Read her inspiring story here!

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]]> 20626 Interview with Matt Fenrich about his Upcoming BC Ride to Conquer Cancer https://averagejoecyclist.com/interview-matt-fenrich-upcoming-bc-ride-conquer-cancer/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/interview-matt-fenrich-upcoming-bc-ride-conquer-cancer/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:59:02 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18552 Matt Fenrich and wife - BC Ride to Conquer CancerMatt Fenrich talked to Average Joe Cyclist about his plans to celebrate his marriage and his recovery from cancer by completing the BC Ride to Conquer Cancer on his wedding anniversary. Matt has gone from being bed-ridden and on a feeding tube, to riding a 200 km charity bike ride. Read his inspiring story!

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