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Cycle Challenge USA rides a million miles for children’s cancer research

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Every mile you ride on a bicycle, a stationary bike or even a unicycle this June can improve your health and help fund childhood cancer research during the second annual Great Cycle Challenge USA, presented by Macy’s, to benefit Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF). Beginning today, people can register for the month-long cycling fundraiser at GreatCycleChallenge.com and download the free mobile application to track their progress Participants who register by April 22, are entered into a drawing to win a Podium Vitesse bike from Diamondback Bicycles.

Great Cycle Challenge USA encourages riders to set their own personal cycling goals in June and raise funds by recruiting family and friends to pledge donations. As opposed to a one-day fundraiser, the month-long national event allows participants to achieve their fitness goals on their own schedule while supporting a great cause. Last year, over 12,500 participants in all 50 states, pedaled 1.4 million miles throughout June, raising nearly $1.7 million to fund vital childhood cancer research.

“We are beyond excited about carrying the momentum of our first year into the upcoming Great Cycle Challenge,” said Jim Leighton, Vice President of Events and Partnerships, Children’s Cancer Research Fund. “The enthusiasm that our participants displayed in spreading awareness and raising funds was amazing. The combination of having fun while increasing your fitness level, along with the opportunity to help children and families in need, is truly empowering. We look forward to sharing our participants’ stories while continuing to make a difference.”

The ability for cyclists to monitor mileage and fund-raise is made easy through a dedicated app which syncs up with popular cycling apps MapMyRide and Strava. The app allows participants to update their progress via social media and share their personal stories and photos with friends, family member and donors with ease. Participants can register and download the app at GreatCycleChallenge.com.

In addition to raising money from tens of thousands of individual donors and the presenting sponsor Macy’s, Great Cycle Challenge USA is also supported by Thrivent Mutual Funds.

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