Ride for Ray Gran Fondo

08/07/2022

Ride Update: After much consideration, we have decided not to host the R4R this year. As many of you probably already know, I (Clifton Channell) have had some fairly serious health problems this year, including a recent surgery to remove thyroid cancer. Because of this, I feel that I will not be up to the physical demands of hosting the event. The thought of letting everyone down made this a more difficult decision, especially after canceling last year’s ride due to Covid. If I’m not 100 percent, then I can’t give the R4R 100 percent, and you all deserve a great event. I will be focusing on my health and continuing to recover and hopefully getting back on the bike before the first snow! If you have already registered, we will be offering a couple of options. You can choose to receive a refund for the registration fee, we can hold your registration for next year, or you may choose to donate your registration fee to ALS research.

Again, this was NOT easy for us. We appreciate all of our R4R family and look forward to next year’s event. Thank you all for understanding.

08/07/2022

Ride Update: After much consideration, we have decided not to host the R4R this year. As many of you probably already know, I (Clifton Channell) have had some fairly serious health problems this year, including a recent surgery to remove thyroid cancer. Because of this, I feel that I will not be up to the physical demands of hosting the event. The thought of letting everyone down made this a more difficult decision, especially after canceling last year’s ride due to Covid. If I’m not 100 percent, then I can’t give the R4R 100 percent, and you all deserve a great event. I will be focusing on my health and continuing to recover and hopefully getting back on the bike before the first snow! If you have already registered, we will be offering a couple of options. You can choose to receive a refund for the registration fee, we can hold your registration for next year, or you may choose to donate your registration fee to ALS research.

Again, this was NOT easy for us. We appreciate all of our R4R family and look forward to next year’s event. Thank you all for understanding.

04/13/2022

Registration is open! Link is in bio and on our website. Please consider creating a fundraiser page when you signup to help us reach our goal of 10k for ALS research

https://raceroster.com/events/2022/59315/ride-for-ray-gran-fondo

04/12/2022

Registration opens tomorrow, but you can donate NOW! Please share with your friends.
You will also be able to create a fundraiser page once registration opens tomorrow!

Ride for Ray Gran Fondo St Joseph Middle School, 606 Peters Dr, St Joseph, IL 61873, USA - Ride for RayRide for Ray is a fundraiser event for ALS.… - October 1, 2022

04/11/2022

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 After learning that the Tour de Charleston was having their race on Sept. 24, we have decided to move our ride to October 1. We don’t want our riders to have to choose which ride to do, so now there’s no excuse not to do both! 😀 Registration opens this Wednesday!! Don’t worry, we’ll remind you. 😉
Link is in bio.

11/22/2020

&5 Spotlight: Just Ride

A long-distance cyclist Cliff Chanell finds happiness from being in the moment. Just Ride is one man's story of how another cyclist inspired him to simply enjoy more.

Produced November 22, 2020
Photojournalist Kenneth R. Erdey
https://youtu.be/9yLfP1VXRrk

10/18/2020

Protect Champaign County from Reckless Drivers

09/22/2020

Hi R4R fans! Sorry we haven’t posted in a while. Been really busy riding my bikes, washing my hands, wearing my mask, and avoiding places. Just wanted to let you all know we’re still here and we hope you’re all doing well and staying safe. Hoping for a big ride next June!! and

07/05/2020

Everyone please be on the lookout for Joel Piktor bike.

06/21/2020

We want to thank everyone who has donated this year, and also send a special thanks to all those who have come out to ride the R4R routes to raise awareness for ALS. Donations for this year's event will remain open until July 17. The routes are open all year for you to ride and show your support. Thanks again for being awesome this year during a difficult time. We can't wait to see you all again next year!!
https://www.pledgereg.com/ride-for-ray-als-gran-fondo