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Cycling With Cancer

One Ride. One Mission. Countless Lives Impacted.

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Cancer affects millions of people every year, touching families, friends, and communities in ways that words can hardly describe. Cycling With Cancer was created to transform one personal journey into a movement of hope, awareness, and action.

Through long-distance cycling events, fundraising efforts, and community support, I am riding for those currently battling cancer, honoring those we've lost, and helping to fund research that brings us closer to a cure.

Every mile represents determination. Every donation fuels progress. Every supporter becomes part of something bigger than themselves.

102 Mile Century Route
2 Ride Distances — 65 & 100 Mile
20 Sweepstakes Prizes
$1,275 Total Prize Pool Value
Why I Ride

Cancer is more than a diagnosis

It is a challenge that affects entire families and communities. By bringing people together through cycling, I want to create opportunities to raise awareness, inspire hope, and generate meaningful support for cancer research and patient care.

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Rider in a "Survivor" cycling jersey giving a thumbs up before the ride
My Story

Turning a Cancer Diagnosis Into a Mission

Cancer changed my life.

Like so many others, I found myself facing uncertainty, fear, and challenges I never expected. The journey was filled with difficult moments, both physically and mentally, but it also revealed something powerful: the incredible strength of family, friends, caregivers, and complete strangers who offered support when it mattered most.

Throughout treatment and recovery, I discovered that resilience isn't about never struggling. It's about continuing to move forward, one step at a time.

Cycling became a symbol of that journey. Every ride represented perseverance. Every mile reminded me that progress is possible, even when the road ahead seems overwhelming.

Cycling With Cancer was born from a simple idea: if one personal journey could inspire action, perhaps it could help others facing similar battles.

Today, this mission is about much more than me. It's about everyone whose life has been touched by cancer. It's about creating awareness, supporting research, and showing those currently fighting that they are not alone.

This ride is dedicated to survivors, fighters, caregivers, families, and loved ones everywhere.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Rider with his granddaughter Ella, both wearing Closer to Free Ride jerseys
As Seen On NBC CT

Watch the NBC CT 30 Interview

Frank shares the story behind Cycling With Cancer and the mission driving every mile.

Join the Movement

Whether you're a cyclist, donor, volunteer, sponsor, or someone whose life has been touched by cancer—there is a place for you in this journey.

Together, we can make every mile matter.

Ride. Inspire. Support. Make a Difference.

Learn My Story

See how a cancer diagnosis became the start of this mission.

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Discover Why We Ride

Awareness, research, community, and hope—every mile has meaning.

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Follow The Ride

Track the route, the milestones, and the journey to the finish line.

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Join Our Team

Ride with us, volunteer, or spread the word—every supporter counts.

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Support Our Mission

Donate, or enter our sweepstakes fundraiser for a chance to win great prizes.

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Ready to make every mile matter?

Join us as a rider, donor, volunteer, or sponsor—and help fund research that brings us closer to a cure.