About the Keystone State Ride
Our Mission
The Keystone State Ride (KSR) organization supports our riders as they cycle from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Each KSR participant is required to raise $2500 to support cancer research at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC). This critical funding hopes to achieve major breakthroughs in cancer therapeutics and care that will ultimately benefit cancer patients globally. The KSR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 33-2398245) and all donations are 100% tax deductible. The KSR strives to build community among its participants, encourage diversity, and maintain an environment free from discrimination where participants treat each other with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
"Dealing with cancer is like cycling up a steep hill. You just have to put it in a low gear and keep moving forward" - Dave Wellborn, five time cancer survivor.
How to Get Involved
- Join Our Ride: We also have “virtual” rider options if you want to contribute. You can determine how many miles you want to ride at home during the 6-day event. Contact us!
- Volunteer: We are always looking for volunteers who might like to ride part-time and/or drive our support van. Contact us!
- Support Team KSR : see sponsorship page below, or donate here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/keystonesponsors
- Sponsor a specific rider: Chris Braudy, Chris Casey, John Dalzell, Dan Quinlisk, Ernie Dantonio, Gail Seligson, Lou Starzl, Liz Lewis, Steven Alperstein
Our Ride
The KSR will be held every September. This six-day van supported road bike tour averages 70 miles a day, begins in Pittsburgh, and finishes in Philadelphia after completing 400+ miles. The ride includes transportation from Philly to Pittsburgh (first day), lodging, luggage transfers, and van support. Meals are expected to be paid for by the rider except for the farewell dinner on our last night in Lancaster. Some breakfasts will be provided by the hotel. We will set-up a fundraising page in May for each participant. The KSR culminates with the Breakthrough Bike Challenge Ride at the Daniel Boone Homestead where we celebrate the success of both fundraisers for cancer research.
Refer to the "Ride Description" below for daily mileage, elevation details, and rest stops.
