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Presidential challenge to UC: Join Ride Cincinnati to fight cancer

Sign up by July 31 for discount and free UC-branded cycling jersey

headshot of John Bach By John Bach 513-556-2019
5 minute read July 16, 2024

University of Cincinnati President Neville Pinto is again challenging every college and unit across UC’s campuses to assemble a Ride Cincinnati team to help the university pedal its way toward life-saving cancer research and care.

Rendering of free UC cycling jersey design
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Rendering of free UC cycling jersey design that will be awarded to anyone who signs up to ride in the UC peloton by July 31.

New this year, each rider who registers to ride for UC's peloton by July 31 will receive a custom UC-branded cycling jersey thanks to the generosity of Horn Legend, a boutique lifestyle brand specializing in limited edition, custom luxury apparel and curated accessories. Faculty and staff who register by August 31 will also receive 50% off the registration fee (details below). And UC students can join for free using a special partner code (see below).

Thanks to the participation of UC volunteers last year, the university had 24 additional colleges and units participate with 39 riders who raised $21,000 from 328 donors. 

Ride Cincinnati has raised more than $8 million in its 17-year history for cancer research, education and care in Cincinnati.

"This year, we want to increase across all categories and need your help meeting this presidential challenge to send at least one bicycle rider from every college and every unit," said  Bleuzette Marshall, UC vice president for Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact. "Again, each area will compete to raise funds for their rider(s)."

Dr. Neville G. Pinto, president of University of Cincinnati came down to Sawyer Point to support University of Cincinnati riders in the Ride Cincinnati event Sunday September 17, 2023. Photos by Joseph Fuqua II

Participants in Ride Cincinnati from the 2023 event leave the start line. Photo/Joseph Fuqua

This year, we want to increase across all categories and need your help meeting this presidential challenge to send at least one bicycle rider from every college and every unit.

UC Vice President for Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact Bleuzette Marshall

Ride Cincinnati takes place Saturday, September 14, so get signed up on the Ride Cincinnati website using the instructions listed below. All funds benefit the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and support cancer research, education and care.

Current UC students, faculty and staff can also sign up as a virtual rider and use UC's Campus Recreation Center (CRC) stationary or spin bikes (regardless of membership status) to accomplish their Ride Cincinnati goal. The CRC on Uptown West Campus will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on September 14.

Dr. Neville G. Pinto, president of University of Cincinnati came down to Sawyer Point to support University of Cincinnati riders in the Ride Cincinnati event Sunday September 17, 2023. Photos by Joseph Fuqua II

UC President Neville Pinto thanks one of the many Ride Cincinnati riders in 2023. Photo/Joseph Fuqua

Dr. Neville G. Pinto, president of University of Cincinnati came down to Sawyer Point to support University of Cincinnati riders in the Ride Cincinnati event Sunday September 17, 2023. Photos by Joseph Fuqua II

Ride Cincinnati has raised more than $8 million over the last 17 years thanks to the volunteers, riders and donors to this important event. Photo/Joseph Fuqua

How to join the UC peloton

  1. Access the Ride Cincinnati Website: https://ridecincinnati.org
  2. Click Register on the far left of the top menu bar.
    1. For First Name, type: UC
    2. For Last Name, type: Your Unit or College 
    3. Add in the email for your unit or college’s contact, and create a password, then click Here We Go.
  3. After clicking Here We Go, input your university address, then add in the birth date, gender, apparel size and emergency contact for the selected rider from your college or unit. Click Continue.
  4. Select the correct mileage your rider intends to complete. Note the minimum fundraising commitment for which your college/unit will be responsible. 
  5. On the next page, click Join Peloton.
  6. In the search box, type "University of Cincinnati Teams" to sign up in the correct place.
    1. The UC Peloton should pop up, then click Join Peloton.
  7. Have your rider read and acknowledge the Waivers & Agreements on the next page and click Submit.
  8. Enter a credit card number. This information is necessary to register and confirm the fundraising commitment selected in Step 4. Your registration fee will be charged at checkout, and the fundraising commitment will only be charged after November 14 if the minimum commitment is not reached. Please do not use a P-card.
  9. Faculty and staff should enter PARTNER CODE: UCRIDES2024 and click APPLY CODE during this step. It will provide a 50% discount on all registration fees through July 31, reducing the fee from $100 to $50. Students can ride as well with a completely waived registration fee. UC Students may enter the following PARTNER CODE: UCSTUDENT2024 to register. Those who register to ride in the UC peloton by July 31 will receive a free UC cycling jersey. Those who register after July 31 will still receive a free UC-branded T-shirt, thanks to Champion, one of the university’s oldest and strongest licensees and an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel.
  10. Click I’M IN!
Free Champion T-shift for those who participate in UC's Ride Cincinnati peloton.
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Free Champion T-shirt for those who participate in UC's Ride Cincinnati peloton.

The last step is to begin working together as a college/unit to fundraise on behalf of your team and the selected rider(s) representing your area. 

Questions? Please contact Laura Jordan from Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact at jordala@ucmail.uc.edu or 513-556-8463.

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