Closer To Free Ride
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We're still riding high on the amazing energy from the 15th Annual Closer to Free Ride, and we hope you are too!
The official photos from the 2025 Closer to Free Ride are now available, free of charge!
Find and Share Your Photos Here:
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The official photos from the 2025 Closer to Free Ride are now available, free of charge!
Find and Share Your Photos Here:
flickr.com/photos/ctfri...
September 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We're still riding high on the amazing energy from the 15th Annual Closer to Free Ride, and we hope you are too!
The official photos from the 2025 Closer to Free Ride are now available, free of charge!
Find and Share Your Photos Here:
flickr.com/photos/ctfri...
The official photos from the 2025 Closer to Free Ride are now available, free of charge!
Find and Share Your Photos Here:
flickr.com/photos/ctfri...
Andy, one of our incredible riders, shared this amazing quilt he made from his Closer to Free Ride shirts!
Thank you, Andy, for sharing your creativity and dedication with us!
There’s still time to join us this Saturday—register now at www.rideclosertofree.org.
Thank you, Andy, for sharing your creativity and dedication with us!
There’s still time to join us this Saturday—register now at www.rideclosertofree.org.
September 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Andy, one of our incredible riders, shared this amazing quilt he made from his Closer to Free Ride shirts!
Thank you, Andy, for sharing your creativity and dedication with us!
There’s still time to join us this Saturday—register now at www.rideclosertofree.org.
Thank you, Andy, for sharing your creativity and dedication with us!
There’s still time to join us this Saturday—register now at www.rideclosertofree.org.
Tune in today to NBC Connecticut at 4:30 and 6:15 to hear from Laura Donovan. Team Two Wheels for Tom will be taking on the 40 mile course in memory of Laura’s dad who took on the CTFRide during his own treatment.
August 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tune in today to NBC Connecticut at 4:30 and 6:15 to hear from Laura Donovan. Team Two Wheels for Tom will be taking on the 40 mile course in memory of Laura’s dad who took on the CTFRide during his own treatment.
SURVIVOR SUNDAY!
Join Kayla's Krew this Sunday, August 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at new New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge!
Kayla and her team members will be guest bartending, and $1 from each pint plus all tips will go toward their Closer to Free Ride fundraising efforts.
Please support!
Join Kayla's Krew this Sunday, August 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at new New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge!
Kayla and her team members will be guest bartending, and $1 from each pint plus all tips will go toward their Closer to Free Ride fundraising efforts.
Please support!
August 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
SURVIVOR SUNDAY!
Join Kayla's Krew this Sunday, August 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at new New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge!
Kayla and her team members will be guest bartending, and $1 from each pint plus all tips will go toward their Closer to Free Ride fundraising efforts.
Please support!
Join Kayla's Krew this Sunday, August 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at new New England Brewing Co. in Woodbridge!
Kayla and her team members will be guest bartending, and $1 from each pint plus all tips will go toward their Closer to Free Ride fundraising efforts.
Please support!
Tune in today between 4:30-6:30 to NBCCT to hear from this special family about what made them decide to participate in this years CTFRide- and for those of you who rode last year, you may recognize 4 year old Mara, looking better than ever in 2025!
August 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Tune in today between 4:30-6:30 to NBCCT to hear from this special family about what made them decide to participate in this years CTFRide- and for those of you who rode last year, you may recognize 4 year old Mara, looking better than ever in 2025!
Thank you for your patience.
Registration is up and running!
Registration is up and running!
August 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Thank you for your patience.
Registration is up and running!
Registration is up and running!
FYI: Our registration is currently down. We are working on fixing it as soon as possible and hope to be up and running soon!
August 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
FYI: Our registration is currently down. We are working on fixing it as soon as possible and hope to be up and running soon!
Hey CTF Riders! Have a few free hours on Friday, September 5th?
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at Pre-Ride.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, reach out to our #CTFRide Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Alves at [email protected].
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at Pre-Ride.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, reach out to our #CTFRide Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Alves at [email protected].
August 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Hey CTF Riders! Have a few free hours on Friday, September 5th?
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at Pre-Ride.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, reach out to our #CTFRide Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Alves at [email protected].
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at Pre-Ride.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, reach out to our #CTFRide Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Alves at [email protected].
Be part of something powerful!
Sign up in the next 48-hours for the positions below and receive a Corkcicle Water Bottle.
🔹 Bus Liaison
🔹 Route Closure
🔹 Sweep
🔹 Route Safety
🔹 Motorcycle Safety
Full-Day Commitment
Offer ends Wednesday, August 6th at 9:00am!
www.RideClosertoFree.Org
Sign up in the next 48-hours for the positions below and receive a Corkcicle Water Bottle.
🔹 Bus Liaison
🔹 Route Closure
🔹 Sweep
🔹 Route Safety
🔹 Motorcycle Safety
Full-Day Commitment
Offer ends Wednesday, August 6th at 9:00am!
www.RideClosertoFree.Org
August 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Be part of something powerful!
Sign up in the next 48-hours for the positions below and receive a Corkcicle Water Bottle.
🔹 Bus Liaison
🔹 Route Closure
🔹 Sweep
🔹 Route Safety
🔹 Motorcycle Safety
Full-Day Commitment
Offer ends Wednesday, August 6th at 9:00am!
www.RideClosertoFree.Org
Sign up in the next 48-hours for the positions below and receive a Corkcicle Water Bottle.
🔹 Bus Liaison
🔹 Route Closure
🔹 Sweep
🔹 Route Safety
🔹 Motorcycle Safety
Full-Day Commitment
Offer ends Wednesday, August 6th at 9:00am!
www.RideClosertoFree.Org
Tune in to NBC30 today at 4:30 and 6:15 to hear from longtime rider and survivor Samar Samandar on why she rides CTF and thinks you should too!
July 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tune in to NBC30 today at 4:30 and 6:15 to hear from longtime rider and survivor Samar Samandar on why she rides CTF and thinks you should too!
Medical Volunteers Needed!
Are you an RN, MD, EMT, or Paramedic in the Westbrook area?
We’re looking for licensed medical volunteers to staff the Westbrook Rest Stop on Ride Day — Saturday, September 6 at Westbrook Town Hall from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Register today at: www.rideclosertofree.org
Are you an RN, MD, EMT, or Paramedic in the Westbrook area?
We’re looking for licensed medical volunteers to staff the Westbrook Rest Stop on Ride Day — Saturday, September 6 at Westbrook Town Hall from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Register today at: www.rideclosertofree.org
July 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Medical Volunteers Needed!
Are you an RN, MD, EMT, or Paramedic in the Westbrook area?
We’re looking for licensed medical volunteers to staff the Westbrook Rest Stop on Ride Day — Saturday, September 6 at Westbrook Town Hall from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Register today at: www.rideclosertofree.org
Are you an RN, MD, EMT, or Paramedic in the Westbrook area?
We’re looking for licensed medical volunteers to staff the Westbrook Rest Stop on Ride Day — Saturday, September 6 at Westbrook Town Hall from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Register today at: www.rideclosertofree.org
Yesterday, NBC Connecticut shared the story of 5-time CTF Rider Frank Zimber — www.nbcconnecticut.com/.../east-ber....
Frank rides in memory of loved ones lost to cancer and in honor of his niece, a leukemia survivor. This year, he’s taking on 100 miles with purpose.
Frank rides in memory of loved ones lost to cancer and in honor of his niece, a leukemia survivor. This year, he’s taking on 100 miles with purpose.
www.nbcconnecticut.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Yesterday, NBC Connecticut shared the story of 5-time CTF Rider Frank Zimber — www.nbcconnecticut.com/.../east-ber....
Frank rides in memory of loved ones lost to cancer and in honor of his niece, a leukemia survivor. This year, he’s taking on 100 miles with purpose.
Frank rides in memory of loved ones lost to cancer and in honor of his niece, a leukemia survivor. This year, he’s taking on 100 miles with purpose.
Don’t miss NBC Connecticut today between 4:30–6 p.m. to meet 5-time CTF Rider Frank Zimber. After losing his father-in-law to glioblastoma and two close friends to cancer, Frank rides in their memory. This year, he’s taking on 100 miles—every one with purpose.
July 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Don’t miss NBC Connecticut today between 4:30–6 p.m. to meet 5-time CTF Rider Frank Zimber. After losing his father-in-law to glioblastoma and two close friends to cancer, Frank rides in their memory. This year, he’s taking on 100 miles—every one with purpose.
SURVIVOR SUNDAYS ARE BACK STARTING AUGUST 3RD!!!
Every Sunday in August, guest bartenders from CTF Teams will man the taps at New England Brewing Co. with all tips and $1 from each pint going directly to their team’s fundraising page.
Hope to see you there!
Every Sunday in August, guest bartenders from CTF Teams will man the taps at New England Brewing Co. with all tips and $1 from each pint going directly to their team’s fundraising page.
Hope to see you there!
July 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
SURVIVOR SUNDAYS ARE BACK STARTING AUGUST 3RD!!!
Every Sunday in August, guest bartenders from CTF Teams will man the taps at New England Brewing Co. with all tips and $1 from each pint going directly to their team’s fundraising page.
Hope to see you there!
Every Sunday in August, guest bartenders from CTF Teams will man the taps at New England Brewing Co. with all tips and $1 from each pint going directly to their team’s fundraising page.
Hope to see you there!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS - HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are in urgent need of SWEEP VOLUNTEERS.
You don't have to ride to make an impact - please consider joining our SWEEP TEAM today!
Learn more and register at www.rideclosertofree.org/volunteer.
We are in urgent need of SWEEP VOLUNTEERS.
You don't have to ride to make an impact - please consider joining our SWEEP TEAM today!
Learn more and register at www.rideclosertofree.org/volunteer.
July 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS - HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
We are in urgent need of SWEEP VOLUNTEERS.
You don't have to ride to make an impact - please consider joining our SWEEP TEAM today!
Learn more and register at www.rideclosertofree.org/volunteer.
We are in urgent need of SWEEP VOLUNTEERS.
You don't have to ride to make an impact - please consider joining our SWEEP TEAM today!
Learn more and register at www.rideclosertofree.org/volunteer.
Last week, NBC Connecticut shared the story of Madison mom Lisa Osborne and her daughters, Penelope and CeCe, who are participating in this year's Ride in honor of their beloved husband and father, Greg, who passed away in 2022 from colon cancer.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/top-vi...
www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/top-vi...
The Closer to Free Ride allows a family honor their dad
A family shares why The Closer to Free Ride means so much to them.
www.nbcconnecticut.com
July 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Last week, NBC Connecticut shared the story of Madison mom Lisa Osborne and her daughters, Penelope and CeCe, who are participating in this year's Ride in honor of their beloved husband and father, Greg, who passed away in 2022 from colon cancer.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/top-vi...
www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/top-vi...
Tune in to NBC Connecticut tonight from 4:00-6:30 to hear from Lisa Osborne, who created team G PI 42, in memory of her husband, Greg. He passed away from colon cancer in 2022 at just 41 years old.
This year, Lisa and their daughters, Penelope and CeCe, will participate in his honor.
This year, Lisa and their daughters, Penelope and CeCe, will participate in his honor.
July 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Tune in to NBC Connecticut tonight from 4:00-6:30 to hear from Lisa Osborne, who created team G PI 42, in memory of her husband, Greg. He passed away from colon cancer in 2022 at just 41 years old.
This year, Lisa and their daughters, Penelope and CeCe, will participate in his honor.
This year, Lisa and their daughters, Penelope and CeCe, will participate in his honor.
Cheryl Muldoon is riding in her second Closer to Free Ride in honor of her late father.
Last week, she shared the inspiring story of Team Red Corvette and why she rides with NBC Connecticut.
"Live every day with joy. Tomorrow is not guaranteed."
www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ot...
Last week, she shared the inspiring story of Team Red Corvette and why she rides with NBC Connecticut.
"Live every day with joy. Tomorrow is not guaranteed."
www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ot...
Stratford woman participating in Closer to Free Ride as part of ‘Team Little Red Corvette'
Cheryl Muldoon is riding in her second Closer to Free Ride this year to remember her father, who bought his dream car red Corvette after being diagnosed with melanoma. He died just two weeks after Che...
www.nbcconnecticut.com
July 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Cheryl Muldoon is riding in her second Closer to Free Ride in honor of her late father.
Last week, she shared the inspiring story of Team Red Corvette and why she rides with NBC Connecticut.
"Live every day with joy. Tomorrow is not guaranteed."
www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ot...
Last week, she shared the inspiring story of Team Red Corvette and why she rides with NBC Connecticut.
"Live every day with joy. Tomorrow is not guaranteed."
www.nbcconnecticut.com/top-video-ot...