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As a 2nd time rider in the Pan Mass Challenge I was fortunate enough to make it to a select group of cyclists that rode with Lance Armstrong for many miles last Saturday. Armstrong's appearance in the PMC inspired everyone involved - we hope he comes back again. more ›

The Pan-Mass Challenge concluded on Sunday despite a deluge of rain. Thousands of riders who rode to cure cancer completed the ride unscathed. Several riders were injured in two crashes on drenched Cape Cod streets. Rider Rob Goodman put the ride in perspective. "But it’s nothing compared to what people have to go through -- radiation and chemo -- so we’re glad to do this to help find a cure," he said. more ›

One day before the 32nd Pan Mass Challenge, organizers are finalizing preparations for the 5,300 riders taking to the streets to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Since 1980, the Pan Mass Challenge raised $303 million and hopes to add $34 million this year. more ›

This weekend the Pan Mass Challenge starts and over 5,000 cyclists will begin to ride for the goal of $31 million dollars in funding for cancer research at Dana Farber via the Jimmy Fund. Every rider has to raise at least $4,200 and you very well may know somebody riding who needs your help. Go to the Pan Mass Challenge web site and look for friends by searching for their names using the upper left corner search box. more ›

Pro Cyclist Magnus Backstedt Interview from Thomas Attila Lewis.The Pan Mass Challenge ride to fun cancer research at Dana Farber starts tomorrow.... or does it? Former professional cyclist, and current cycling team manager, Magnus Backstedt, arrived in Boston on Wednesday to participate in fundraisers and make his way across the state in order to start the Pan Mass Challenge ride today from West Stockbridge, on the New York border, in order to ride the entire length of the state. more ›