Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists ride through Wareham

Rishi Sidhu
Aug 5, 2012
A cyclist rides through Onset Village on August 4. Thousands of cyclists made their way through Wareham as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge to raise funds in the fight against cancer. BY RISHI SIDHU
A cyclist gives a thumbs up as he rides on Main Street in West Wareham. BY RISHI SIDHU
Not far behind was a troop of cyclists. BY RISHI SIDHU
The route from Sturbridge to Bourne was more than 100 miles, but this cyclist, even with one leg, takes on the challenge as he rides on Minot Avenue. BY RISHI SIDHU
The same cyclist earlier on Gibbs Avenue. BY RISHI SIDHU
A Pan-Mass Challenge cyclist on Minot Avenue. BY RISHI SIDHU
A Pan-Mass Challenge cyclist on Minot Avenue. BY RISHI SIDHU

Thousands of bicyclists rode through Wareham on August 4 as participants in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge and its effort to support the fight against cancer.

The Pan-Mass Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon founded in 1980 that has since raised $338 million for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.

Approximately 5,500 cyclists ride in the event, which consists of 11 routes of various mileage.

Wareham is a part of the route that starts in Sturbridge and ends at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne. Riders rode through Wareham from late morning until late afternoon.

Check out the gallery for pictures from the event! Wareham Week will update this story with the amount fundraised as soon as it becomes available.

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