Closer To Free Ride

Pilates for a Purpose 🧘‍♀️ Saturday, June 13 at 11am Please support — funds raised benefit the Closer to Free Ride.

THE POWER IN YOUR PEDALS 🚴 The momentum from the 2025 Ride is incredible. Record‑breaking numbers show how powerful this community is. Let's shatter the 2025 numbers this season at the Closer to Free Ride on Sept 19. 👉 Ride or volunteer: rideclosertofree.org

Training Rides Powered by Zane’s Cycles First Ride: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM Limited to 25 riders Zane’s Cycles, 330 E Main St, Branford Distance: 15 miles RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/CTF26-MayTra… Additional training rides: rideclosertofree.org/TrainingRides

Happy #NationalNursesDay 💙 We’re grateful for the nurses who care for patients and support the #CloserToFreeRide as riders and volunteers. Thank you for all you do.

It’s National Bike Month! With more than 112 million people hopping on a bike last year, there’s no better time to get back in the saddle. Register by May 31 and use code BIKEMONTH26 to get $10 off your registration! Sign up today at rideclosertofree.org #CTFRide

Hospital halls today. Open roads in September. Members from team Smilow ONCtourage stopped by the Closer to Free Ride bike at Bridgeport Hospital—where every handwritten message tells a story. #hoperideswithus

Thank you to the 1st Church Preschool in Cheshire for hosting their 3rd annual Trike-A-Thon in support of this year's Closer to Free Ride. The preschool students rode their trikes around the school building to raise funds for Team Cheshire Rides for Life.

Premier Circle milestone! 🎉 Congrats to Gina Malafronte & first-time rider Paul Giusti—our first 2026 Premier Circle members after raising $3K+ for cancer care & research. Way to ride with purpose! 💙🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Who’s next? rideclosertofree.org

Looking to spread the word about your CTF Ride journey and fundraising efforts? We’ve got you covered! Download ready-to-share images from our website, perfect for your feed or stories as you work toward your CTF goals. Your ride. Your story. Share it. rideclosertofree.org/fundraising

HOPE rides with us—and we hope you will too. 🚴‍♀️ Register today for the 2026 Closer to Free Ride on September 19. Together, we’ve raised $37M+ for cancer care and research since 2011. Ride, volunteer, or join remotely. 👉 rideclosertofree.org

When you register, you’re not just joining a ride or a fundraiser. You’re becoming part of a powerful community riding with determination, courage, and commitment. Learn more at rideclosertofree.org.

Your 2026 #CTFRide Rewards are waiting! Whether you’re aiming for a new distance or fundraising for the first time, we’re here to support—every mile of the way. From your 1st Ride to your 16th, these rewards are within reach.

Don't forget to set your clocks an hour forward tonight - we wouldn't want you to be late for our launch party at New England Brewing Co. tomorrow. #CTFRide

ONE MORE DAY! 🚴‍♂️ Registration for the 16th Annual Closer to Free Ride opens TOMORROW at 8AM ET: rideclosertofree.org Join us tomorrow (3/8) from 12–4 PM at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge for the 2026 Launch Party. #CTFRide #hoperideswithus

Registration for the 2026 Closer to Free Ride opens in TWO days! Starting this Sunday 3/8, sign up to ride or volunteer at rideclosertofree.org — or join us at our Launch Party: 📍 New England Brewing Co., 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge 🕛 12–4 PM this Sunday

Registration for the 16th Annual Closer to Free Ride opens in THREE days! Join us for the launch party this Sunday, March 8th, from 12pm to 4pm at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge as we kick off the 2026 season!