Did you know, over 15,700 American children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and sadly, 38 children die every week? And children should be living life, not fighting for it. That is why the Great Cycle Challenge started in 2015. "In 5 years, our community of riders from all 50 states have ridden a total of 18,831,310 miles, and together we’ve raised $24,615,507 in support of research to develop better treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer."-- Source of Great Cycle Challenge. We ride for a better future, and to make a personal impact on childrens cancer.
Lets start simple with the biking portion. In short, you set yourself a personal ride target to pedal in June and log your miles throughout the month to achieve your goal, tracking your progress online through your personal challenge page. And great news, there isn't a minimun amount of miles you have to ride! Of course, the more you do, the more awareness you spread and the more exercise you get. Great for a New Year's resolution, right?
But it doesn't end their. In fact, biking is sort of the reward. Leading up to this date, you have to set up a fundraising goal, and spread the word. Once you know your money goal, you have to let everyone know what you are doing. I mean, you have to get that money some how. All the money goes to childrens cancer research, so you know it is going to a great cause.
Good to hear! We would love to have you on the team fighting childrens cancer. You can join at the Great Cycle Challenge register page.