Photojournalism: Cycling Event to Raise Money for Cancer Research Held Saturday

Stephen King holds Tripp King 1, left, as Madeline King, 4, right, cheers for a family member at the PaceDay 2021 cancer fundraiser event in Evans, Oct. 16. Photo by Mike Adams.

Date: October 17, 2021

More than 400 cyclists were expected to take area roadways Oct. 16 during PaceDay 2021, a cycling event to raise money for cancer research.

Cyclists followed 25-mile, 50-mile and 100-mile routes before ending at a celebration at the Columbia County Amphitheater.

Food and multiple bands were available during the event which also included stories of cancer survivors.

Will McCranie of Bodega Cat, right, performs at the PaceDay 2021 cancer fundraiser event in Evans on Oct. 16. Photo by Mike Adams.
Riders make their way to the finish at the PaceDay 2021 cancer fundraiser event in Evans on Saturday October 16,. Photo by Mike Adams
A rider gives the thumbs up as he finishes his ride at the PaceDay 2021 Oct. 16. Photo by Mike Adams
Deneen Hutchins cheers as her daughter reaches the finish of the PaceDay Oct. 16. Photo by Mike Adams
Handwritten notes were hung at a memorial at the PaceDay 2021 event in Evans. Photo by Mike Adams
Pictured from left, Amanda Thompson, Amber Lively, Stephanie Smith and Heather Weaver cheer for rider Ken Austin at the PaceDay 2021 event Oct. 16. Photo by Mike Adams

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