Closer To Free Ride

An incredible day. An incredible community. 2,500+ riders and volunteers helping change and save lives at @SmilowCancer & @YaleCancer More photos and info coming soon, but for now please enjoy a rest and know that you did something remarkable this weekend! #CTFRide

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.

Be on the lookout for #CTFRide billboards throughout Connecticut this spring and summer! A big thank you to our sponsor, Lamar Advertising, for helping us spread the word as we kick off the 2026 season!

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!

Just FOUR more days until registration opens for the 2026 Closer to Free Ride! There’s still time to RSVP for our CTF Ride Launch Party this Sunday, March 8th, from 12pm-4pm at New England Brewing Co. Let us know you’re coming here: surveymonkey.com/r/Launch26

The countdown is on! Registration for the 2026 Closer to Free Ride opens in just FIVE days! Our official launch party will be held @NewEnglandBrew this Sunday, March 8th, from 12 to 4 p.m. Let us know you’re coming here: surveymonkey.com/r/Launch26

At 86, Clayton Curtis keeps pedaling — honoring his wife Mary and fueling cancer care and research. Read his inspiring Spotlight story: givetoynhh.org/limitless-love… 2026 #CTFRide registration opens March 8!

We are so proud to highlight Hunter and Maddie Bouchard, our 2025 Mark Reitsma Courage Award winners, in the Office of Development’s publication, Spotlight. Their strength and resilience continue to inspire us all. 💛✨ givetoynhh.org/how-hunter-mad…

Join us for the official CTF Launch Party on Sunday, March 8 from 12–4 PM at New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge. RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/Launch26 We can’t wait to kick off our 16th Ride season with you on March 8!

Happy Holidays from the Closer to Free Ride! We wish you and your family peace and joy this holiday season and lots of chances to ride your bike in the year ahead. We can’t wait to see you on September 19th, 2026!

We're excited to announce that the 2026 #CTFRide will be held on September 19th! Our traditional date on the Sat. after Labor Day falls on Rosh Hashanah in 2026, so we will ride one week later. Our launch party is set for March 8th, 2026. Stay tuned for more details.

Happy Halloween from the Closer to Free Ride! Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! We’re loving these smiles from some of the amazing kids who had their faces painted in our Kids Zone thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer.

The signs were out in full force this year — inspiring, creative, and full of love! Whether they made you laugh or gave you that extra push up a hill, each one reminded us what the #CTFRide is all about. Here are a few of our favorites! #HopeRidesWithUs

Congratulations to our partners at NBC Connecticut! They were awarded Best Community Initiative by the CT Broadcasters Association for their work on the Closer to Free Ride.