Bolivar rider participates in ninth Great Cycle Challenge USA

Robyn Michaels of Bolivar is planning to ride 60 miles and raise $600 during September for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund in support of the 11th annual Great Cycle Challenge USA.

Founded in 2015, the Great Cycle Challenge has become one of the largest cycling events in the country. In its first 10 years, more than 500,000 riders from all 50 states pedaled 33.8 million miles, raising more than $73 million for research and the development of better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. This year, Children’s Cancer Research Fund hopes more than 20,000 riders will help raise over $7 million.

“Over 15,000 American children are diagnosed with cancer every year and, sadly, 38 children die every week,” said Kenna Dooley, chief development officer at the fund. “Thanks to riders like Robyn, we’re fueling groundbreaking research to save lives and give kids the brighter future they deserve.”

Michaels is no stranger to the challenge. She has participated nine times, riding 486 miles and raising $3,304.18. “This year, I am aiming to raise $600 and ride 60 miles,” she said.

Funds raised through the challenge support research at leading pediatric cancer centers across the United States.

To learn more about Michaels’ Great Cycle Challenge USA and to make a donation, visit greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/RobynMichaels. To participate in the challenge, visit greatcyclechallenge.com.