On September 7, more than 2,000 riders and 600 volunteers participated in the 14th Annual Closer to Free Ride.
The event is held every year to support research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center while giving riders of all levels the chance to experience five professionally designed and fully supported routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles long.
Those not able to join the New Haven event had the option of participating virtually from anywhere. The event has raised $29 million since 2011.