Charity bike rides Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/tag/charity-bike-rides/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Mon, 27 Dec 2021 01:58:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 NYC’s LGBT Community Center Kicks off 25th Annual Cycle for the Cause https://averagejoecyclist.com/25th-annual-cycle-for-the-cause/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 02:23:45 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=31474 NYC’s LGBT Community Center Kicks off 25th Annual Cycle for the CauseNYC’s LGBT Community Center Kicks Off 25th Annual Cycle for the Cause. This epic 275 mile bike ride will support participants as they cycle from Boston to NYC to raise funds and awareness to end HIV/AIDS.

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]]> 31474 3 Days and 275 Miles to End AIDS: This is Cycle for the Cause https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycle-for-the-cause/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 19:28:34 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=29609 Why Cycling Is the Ultimate Full-Body Workout (and How to Get the Most Out of It)Read this first-hand account by Marcus Woollen about his personal motivation and training to ride 275 miles in Cycle for the Cause, to raise crucial funds and awareness that support the New York City’s LGBT Community Center’s HIV prevention and support services. There's nothing quite like completing a challenging bike ride for a cause you truly care about, so read this post and be inspired!

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]]> 29609 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 An interview with Dara Sheridan about her Ride to Conquer Cancer https://averagejoecyclist.com/dara-sheridan-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 19:52:22 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=28763 Find out more about the Ride to Conquer Cancer, including details of the ride in your province!I interviewed Dara Sheridan, who is about to do the Ride to Conquer Cancer for the third time. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is an annual ride in which participants raise funds to support organizations that are advancing the fight against cancer. Dara leads a dedicated team, RyGuy, who collectively raise many thousands of dollars to beat the scourge of cancer. Dana got started when cancer took the life of her cousin Ryan Stevenson, at a tragically young age. Read about how Dana trains and fund-raises, and be inspired!

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]]> 28763 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 Yes we can! Inspiration and advice to get cycling fit and do a gran fondo https://averagejoecyclist.com/inspiration-get-cycling-fit-do-a-gran-fondo/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:35:50 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=18751 You don't have to clip into your pedals if that makes you uncomfortable - or makes you fall over! best ways to prevent cycling knee painA year ago, I accepted that I will never actually do an epic charity bike ride such as the Ride to Conquer Cancer. But recently, all that has changed, and I have now resolved that I will do next year's BC Ride to Conquer Cancer. Here's how I came to be inspired to do this. I hope this post will inspire you too. Also includes links to useful training advice and other inspirational cycling posts.

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]]> 18751 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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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/interview-matt-fenrich-upcoming-bc-ride-conquer-cancer/feed/ 1 18552 Support Heather in Her Ride to Conquer Cancer! https://averagejoecyclist.com/support-2016-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:30:57 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=17324 Heather Adams is an inspiring woman who is into her second year of cycling away from a frightening illness, working hard to try to reduce the suffering of others who will have to fight cancer in the future. We interviewed Heather, and are happy to share the responses of this remarkable and brave woman.

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