Dolphins Cycling Challenge
Two-day cycling event benefits Sylvester Cancer Center
As the Miami Dolphins work to bring back past glory on the field, the Miami Dolphins Foundation is continuing its excellent efforts off the field.
The third annual Dolphins Cycling Challenge (DCC), a two-day, 170-mile trans-Florida charity cycling event to benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, is back! The event will take place on November 3 and 4.
“South Florida is a world-class community deserving of a world-class cancer center,” said Dolphins CEO Mike Dee. “We hope Sylvester can continue growing its footprint and positively impacting those in our community who face the challenges associated with this insidious disease.”
The Dolphins Cycling Challenge is a tri-county charity cycling event founded by the Dolphins to increase cancer awareness, encourage healthy hobbies, and raise funds for UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, which has facilities in Miami, Kendall, and Deerfield Beach. In its second year, the DCC was an enormous success, attracting more than 800 riders and raising more than $1,070,000 for cancer research at Sylvester.
Michael Mandich, whose father and Dolphins great Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich was treated at Sylvester, has been a vocal supporter of the DCC since its inception and rode the full 170 miles last year, working with the DCC to unveil the “88 Mad Dog Lane Water Stop” in honor of his father.
The DCC offers various options for participants of different ages and abilities:
| Ride 2-Day Ride Miami Century Ride Miami Homecoming Loop Palm Beach Loop West Palm Beach Ride Fort Lauderdale Ride Kids Ride |
Mileage 170 100 30 40 70 30 N/A |
Date 11/3-4 11/3 11/3 11/3 11/4 11/4 11/4 |
Ages 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 3-13 |
Start Sun Life Stadium Sun Life Stadium Sun Life Stadium CityPlace CityPlace Huizenga Plaza Sun Life Stadium |
Finish Sun Life Stadium CityPlace Miami Beach Marina CityPlace Sun Life Stadium Sun Life Stadium Sun Life Stadium |
Individuals and teams interested in participating in the Dolphins Cycling Challenge are encouraged to visit www.RideDCC.com.
All adult riders will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the Miami Dolphins game versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 25th. Riders who attend the game will be honored in a special on-field pre-game ceremony celebrating their fundraising efforts. There is a registration fee of $150 per rider and a fundraising goal ranging from $250 to $1200, depending on the ride selected. 100 percent of the rider-raised funds will go to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The DCC is actively seeking participants, corporate partners, and volunteers to assist the Miami Dolphins Special Teams volunteer corps. For more information, please visit www.RideDCC.com.
