Join us for the third annual Wakefield-Lynnfield PMC Kids Ride on Sunday, September 19 at Market Street Lynnfield!
We're excited to return for another incredible year of biking, community, and giving back — and this year, we're riding with even more heart. Our 2025 ride was in honor of Leo, our brave and inspiring 5-year-old Pedal Partner, who is currently undergoing treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Every dollar raised supports vital cancer research and compassionate care at Dana-Farber, bringing us closer to a cure.
Whether you're a returning rider or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll be part of this fun, family-friendly event. Bring your bikes, your energy, and your spirit — together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of kids like Leo.
The ride will take place in the parking lot next to La Gallina (1150 Market St, Lynnfield, MA 01940). There is plenty of parking in adjacent lots and it will be a quick walk to the ride!
The Loop-de-Loop: This year’s ride will feature one big route (approx. 0.4 miles) that’s perfect for all ages and abilities — whether you're just learning to ride or already zooming along! The ride will take place at Market Street Lynnfield, and riders can go around as many times as they’d like.
It’s not about how far or how fast you go — it’s about coming together, having fun, and riding to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber. Every pedal helps bring hope and healing to kids and families who need it most.
Virtual Rider:Virtual riders are those who would prefer to ride on their own and not in person at the event. Virtual riders who raise $50 or more will receive an official PMC Kids Rides t-shirt and water bottle at the end of September for fall rides. Virtual riders have no registration fee or fundraising commitment.
Parents will need to create an account or log in with an existing account to register their child or family. When creating an account, please enter the parent's information first, as there will be a separate section in registration to enter the child's information.
Under "Event Option" parents will be able to select a route for each child. Riders have a $20 registration fee and a $40 fundraising minimum. Parents will need to sign a waiver and agree to the fundraising commitment in order to complete registration. In-person riders will receive their rider kit at the ride.
Virtual Rider
Parents will be able to select the “Virtual Rider” route if their child will not be riding in person but still wants to support the PMC Kids Rides program. Virtual riders can ride in their own neighborhood on the day of the ride or whenever they'd like! If a virtual rider raises $50 or more, they will receive an official PMC Kids Rides t-shirt and water bottle at the end of September for fall rides.
Once registration is complete for both in-person and virtual riders, parents will receive a confirmation email with information on how to log into their management page to customize donation pages and to track donations.
The fundraising minimum for each rider is $40 and is due by September 1.
Riders who go above and beyond with their fundraising will be recognized as Heavy Hitters or Breakaway Fundraisers and will receive a special gift and certificate in recognition of their fundraising efforts.
Power Pedaler – $100+
Heavy Hitter – $500+
Breakaway Fundraiser– $1,000+
Fundraising Tips
Customize your rider profile page (set a goal, include why you are riding and a photo)
Click on the buttons below to download fun tools to make your 2020 PMC Kids Rides experience special!
Customize your very own PMC Kids Rides bike tag! Register as a virtual rider and then download the PMC Kids Rides bike tag! Make sure to write your name on the tag and color it in to make it your own! Parents, please cut out the bike tag for your kids and help them fasten it on their bike. We recommend using string or zip-ties to fasten!
Share why you PMC! Everyone participates in a PMC Kids Ride for their own personal reasons - this is your opportunity to share why you PMC. Download the poster and share in a few words "why you PMC". Take a photo with your sign and share on social media or in emails to your donors and supporters.
Get the entire family involved and support the event by volunteering! Be a ride marshal, work at a water stop, help distribute snacks and more. Volunteers will need to create an account and then will be able to select the position(s) that they would like.
The PMC Pedal Partner Program is a wonderful way for riders to connect with a child who has been affected by cancer. PMC Pedal Partners are pediatric oncology patients at the Jimmy Fund Clinic who are paired with PMC Kids Rides or PMC teams.
Meet Leo!
Leo is the 2025 PMC Pedal Partner for the Wakefield-Lynnfield PMC Kids Ride!
Leo is a curious five-year-old who loves Legos and trains, and dreams of being a police officer or helicopter pilot when he grows up. Facing the many challenges of pediatric cancer, the Jimmy Fund provides Leo and his family with exceptional care and guidance every step of the way. Most importantly, Leo is still able to be the adventurous kid he has always been.
If you know a child in treatment at the Jimmy Fund who is interested in being a PMC Pedal Partner for a PMC Kids Ride, please contact Katie Iwanowicz, PMC Pedal Partner Program Coordinator, atkatie@pmc.org
The Wakefield-Lynnfield PMC Kids Rides relies on local sponsors to help keep costs low and so that the PMC can continue to donate 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. If you or your company are interested in becoming a sponsor or to donate items (pizza, ice cream, snacks, sporting tickets, gift cards, baskets, etc) please click on the button below.
