Cycling for CMV Awareness 55
Monday, June 16 – Sunday, July 20, 2025
Past event
7:00 AM EDT
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$11.60 · 1 race
Event summary
Join the inspiring journey of "Cycling for CMV Awareness 55," a heartfelt event taking place from June 16 to July 20, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Kent. This event features Carol and Tom Vereecke as they embark on an ambitious mission to ride through 50 states in five years, all in support of raising awareness and funds for the National CMV Foundation. Fueled by their passion for cycling and the motivation of their granddaughter's CMV diagnosis, they aim to educate and empower those affected by this condition.
Cyclists and supporters are invited to follow Carol and Tom as they traverse various scenic trails across the country, starting with a diverse lineup of routes in June, including the Erie Lackawanna Trail and the Moab Canyon Pathway. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual supporter, this is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness for CMV while enjoying the beauty of nature. Explore the trails with them, share your route suggestions, and be part of this meaningful mission!
Cyclists and supporters are invited to follow Carol and Tom as they traverse various scenic trails across the country, starting with a diverse lineup of routes in June, including the Erie Lackawanna Trail and the Moab Canyon Pathway. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual supporter, this is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness for CMV while enjoying the beauty of nature. Explore the trails with them, share your route suggestions, and be part of this meaningful mission!
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Cycling for CMV Awareness 55
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Entries closedMonday, Jun 16, 2025 (7:00 AM EDT)
$11.60
Organiser's description
Support Carol & Tom Vereecke as they ride in 50 states in 5 years to raise CMV awareness and raise funds to support the mission of the National CMV Foundation.
Inspired by their granddaughter and the impact that her CMV diagnosis has had on their family, Carol & Tom have committed to turning their passion for bicycle riding into a labor of love and a mission to educate and empower those who have been affected by the same CMV diagnosis.
Join Carol & Tom as they start the 2025 leg of their journey on June 16th. They will travel to and ride the trails of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New England, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
You can follow them on their blog at https://www.cmvawareness55.com https://www.cmvawareness55.comand register to join them on their ride.
RIDE DATES AND TRAILS IN JUNE:
JUNE 16: ERIE LACKAWANNA TRAIL/JANE ADDAMS TRAIL
JUNE 17: HERITAGE TRAIL (IA)
JUNE 18: TBD
JUNE 19: URBAN TRAIL (ST JOSEPH TRAIL SYSTEM)/GARY HALLER TRAIL
JUNE 20: RIDE DARK ISLAND TRAIL
JUNE 21: TBD
JUNE 22: TBD
JUNE 23: TBD
JUNE 24: MOAB CANYON PATHWAY
JUNE 25: INCLINE VILLAGE BIKE PATH
JUNE 26: TBD
JUNE 27: TBD
JUNE 28: TBD
JUNE 29: TBD
JUNE 30: TBD
RIDE DATES AND TRAILS IN JULY:
JULY 1: TBD
JULY 2: TBD
JULY 3: TBD
JULY 4: TBD
JULY 5: TBD
JULY 6: TBD
JULY 7: TBD
JULY 8: TBD
JULY 9: TBD
JULY 10: TBD
JULY 11: TBD
JULY 12: TBD
JULY 13: TBD
JULY 14: TBD
JULY 15: TBD
JULY 16: TBD
JULY 17: TBD
JULY 18: TBD
JULY 19: TBD
JULY 20: TBD
If you live in or have visited any of the states Carol & Tom are traveling to and have a great idea for a route or know of a great trail or path, please let us know!
Inspired by their granddaughter and the impact that her CMV diagnosis has had on their family, Carol & Tom have committed to turning their passion for bicycle riding into a labor of love and a mission to educate and empower those who have been affected by the same CMV diagnosis.
Join Carol & Tom as they start the 2025 leg of their journey on June 16th. They will travel to and ride the trails of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New England, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
You can follow them on their blog at https://www.cmvawareness55.com https://www.cmvawareness55.comand register to join them on their ride.
RIDE DATES AND TRAILS IN JUNE:
JUNE 16: ERIE LACKAWANNA TRAIL/JANE ADDAMS TRAIL
JUNE 17: HERITAGE TRAIL (IA)
JUNE 18: TBD
JUNE 19: URBAN TRAIL (ST JOSEPH TRAIL SYSTEM)/GARY HALLER TRAIL
JUNE 20: RIDE DARK ISLAND TRAIL
JUNE 21: TBD
JUNE 22: TBD
JUNE 23: TBD
JUNE 24: MOAB CANYON PATHWAY
JUNE 25: INCLINE VILLAGE BIKE PATH
JUNE 26: TBD
JUNE 27: TBD
JUNE 28: TBD
JUNE 29: TBD
JUNE 30: TBD
RIDE DATES AND TRAILS IN JULY:
JULY 1: TBD
JULY 2: TBD
JULY 3: TBD
JULY 4: TBD
JULY 5: TBD
JULY 6: TBD
JULY 7: TBD
JULY 8: TBD
JULY 9: TBD
JULY 10: TBD
JULY 11: TBD
JULY 12: TBD
JULY 13: TBD
JULY 14: TBD
JULY 15: TBD
JULY 16: TBD
JULY 17: TBD
JULY 18: TBD
JULY 19: TBD
JULY 20: TBD
If you live in or have visited any of the states Carol & Tom are traveling to and have a great idea for a route or know of a great trail or path, please let us know!
Location
Various, Grand Rapids, 75201, MI, United States
Cycling for CMV Awareness 55
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