personalities
By Lydia Freudenberg
Ride Warrior T
he temperature is roughly 90 degrees, the humidity is on par with Florida weather, and now it’s time to cycle four 100-mile rides throughout central Ohio and conquer the infamous Reynoldsburg Road hill not just one time but four times. Some may call this insane. Tanny Crane calls it the Legendary Four-Leaf Clover Challenge for her My Pelotonia ride.
Pelotonia 2020 is My Pelotonia
If you’re from central Ohio, you know Pelotonia, the 2008-founded organization that raises money for cancer research for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research 12
Institute. After fundraising efforts conclude, a three-day cycling event takes place that brings thousands together. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pelotonia organizers knew the 2020 event had to change. “Bringing thousands of people together right now is a challenge, but bringing thousands of people together, many of whom have cancer, is an even bigger challenge because of their risk profile,” says Doug Ulman, president and CEO of Pelotonia. “We would never do anything to put people in harm’s way.” Instead of a mass ride in August, the new My Pelotonia initiative is underway and runs until Aug. 7. The virtual experience allows participants to set their own fundraising and activity goals, whether
Tanny Crane and Caroline Worley at Gambier Finish in 2019. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com
Photos courtesy of Lisa Hinson
Tanny Crane tells her Pelotonia story to inspire others to join