In The News – Cancer survivor joins thousands at America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, funds raised for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
June 4, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/04/2025, Written by Zoe Meyer
On June 1, more than 2,300 cyclists pedaled along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe during the 29th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride (AMBBR), uniting under a shared mission: raise $3 million for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help blood cancer patients live longer, healthier lives.
The ride, which offers 35-, 72-, and 100-mile routes, has raised over $115 million since its inception and has become a popular event for both amateur and seasoned endurance cyclists. Many riders train with LLS’s Team In Training, the world’s largest endurance sports training program.
“This ride has evolved into a ride that is not just enjoyed by those local to Tahoe, but the entire cancer-fighting community,” Zach Blackburn, Vice President of Athletic Initiatives at LLS, said. “It’s a ride that is uniting all with a common goal—to cure blood cancers.”