Hope Rides With Us! Join us on September 19 for the 2026 Ride. #CTFRide
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Jun 10
Thank you to our Bike Tech Sponsor, Zane’s Cycles, for going above and beyond in supporting the Ride!
In the market for a new bike or need to get a tune up before Ride Day? Be sure to check out the CTF tags on bike handlebars around the store helping spread the word CTF.
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2026 LAWN SIGNS ARE HERE!
FREE lawn signs are available. Grab yours today at:
📍 Cohen’s Bagels
📍 New England Brewing Company (Woodbridge & Branford)
📍 Norma Pfriem Breast Center
📍 Pedal Power
📍 Cingari Family Boutique, Smilow Cancer Hospital
📍 Zane’s Cycles
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Congratulations to our May Refer-a-Friend winner, Cynthia Gibbons! Cynthia won a gift card to Heirloom.
Thank you to everyone who referred a friend!
#CTFRide #hoperideswithus
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May 12
Pilates for a Purpose 🧘♀️
Saturday, June 13 at 11am
Please support — funds raised benefit the Closer to Free Ride.
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May 11
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
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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-May…
Additional training rides: rideclosertofree.org/Trainin…
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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.
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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
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Apr 30
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
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Apr 22
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.
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Mar 31
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
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Mar 30
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/fundrai…
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Mar 27
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
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Mar 24
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.
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Mar 17
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.
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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
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