An Invitation to Share Your Story
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project will produce a multimedia project about the 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo Challenge.
Registered participants are invited to share photo and video files from their big rides. Setting out on the adventure, cycling along the way, scenic shots or crazy sights, memorable or remarkable milestones; did you encounter something wild along the way? Show us!
Share your files by uploading content here. Submissions will be accepted through October 30.
If you’re tech savvy, put your name in the file name. If you can’t, don’t let that stop you from sharing.
By sharing, you acknowledge that your content may be used in the film project and by the PCAP and Alpine Loop Gran Fondo for this and others uses celebrating and sharing stories about the 2020 event.
Zwift-Based Competitors: Important Message
We are very excited to award The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains and Sprint contest jerseys.
Fairly recognizing these competitions has been a number-1 goal as we considered how to proceed with them for 2020. In support of that goal, and because a technical issue in sorting the Strava leaderboards data by-month was revealed, we are reopening the results for the two ZWIFT-BASED competitions including:
EPIC KOM (Zwift Insider Verified)
Qualifying Period of September 19-27, 2020, by age group
Fuego Flats Forward
Qualifying Period of September 19-27, 2020
If you made an attempt on either/both EPIC KOM (Zwift Insider Verified) or Fuego Flats Forward segments during the qualifying period of September 19-27, please send an e-mail to Contact@AlpineLoopGranFondo.com with either a link to that activity or screenshot of your qualifying segment (screenshot must include activity date and your segment time). If you made multiple attempts during the qualifying time period, you only need to share the activity with your best effort. Please send these submissions by Tuesday, October 6. They will be compiled and published the following day for review.
We understand this is a cumbersome ask, but recognize that many of you made impressive and dedicated attempts to participate; and to honor that commitment it seems like the best solution in fairness to all.
This issue has not affected the Overall Elevation Gain contest. Those who shared other merit-based and outstanding honorary submissions do not need to take further action at this time.
We look forward to receiving your Zwift-based submissions and recognizing all winners next Friday.
Fundraisers Surpass 2020 Goal
Fundraising participant Sarah Hynes joins CJF CEO Robert Hess on the start line of the 2019 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.
2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo Challenge fundraising participants have collectively raised $8,374.39 for the Cancer Journeys Foundation Prostate Cancer Awareness Project. This is a meaningful victory with life-saving possibilities.
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project aims to significantly increase prostate cancer survivorship by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection, with the objective that that no man experiences a surprise, post-metastasis prostate cancer diagnosis.
As the presenting sponsor of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, Cancer Journeys Foundation shows its dedication to cancer survivorship, raising awareness about prostate cancer screening and early detection, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. The organization hosts the annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Project King and Queen of the Mountains Contests, awarding winners jerseys to age group and overall champions in a variety of categories. In 2020 the contest continued with a revised format. Winners are being announced and a virtual awards presentation will soon be shared.
In a message from the event’s virtual start line, Cancer Journeys Foundation CEO Robert Hess extended his thanks to all who rode in the event and participated in the fundraising efforts, emphasizing how important these activities are for the mission of prostate cancer awareness. “The conversations you have with the men in your life, in your groups, about prostate cancer, and taking an annual test; that is incredibly valuable to what The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project is trying to accomplish.”
Through partnership with the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo, The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project has funded and maintained ProstateTracker.org a free and anonymous PSA tracking tool. Every participant and additional fundraiser has shared in this effort and are invited to use and share ProtateTracker.org with all the men in their lives.
A complete listing of fundraising participants will be compiled and also celebrated in an upcoming multimedia project.
33,000-Mile Challenge Victory!
As September – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – has come to an end, 2020 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo participants have shared in an impressive achievement throughout the month – riding a collective 44,119.39 miles and surpassing the 33,000-Mile Challenge goal!
We celebrate this victory as a way to share the important message of prostate cancer screening and early detection.
The 33,000-mile Challenge spotlights the importance of screening and early detection in the fight against prostate cancer. Each year in the US, 33,000 lives will be claimed by prostate cancer. Screening and early detection are proven highly effective in reducing this rate.
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (PCAP) was founded with the hope that no man experiences a post-metastasis prostate cancer diagnosis. One in every six men will develop prostate cancer, but simple blood tests allow for early detection. The PCAP encourages all men to have these tests, and personally track their annual results, as part of an annual physical exam and consultations with their doctor.
Cancer Journeys Foundation CEO, Robert Hess stated in his virtual start line address, “the conversations you have with the men in your life, in your groups, about prostate cancer, and taking an annual test; that is incredibly valuable to what The Prostate Cancer Awareness Project is trying to accomplish.”
To support this effort, PCAP has developed ProstateTracker.org a free PSA-tracking tool to monitor changes in PSA levels over time. Get a free account at ProstateTracker.org, and share this opportunity with men in your life. Share this opportunity with 6 men and it’s likely that you will save a life.
Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo Sounding the Bell
For all who joined in the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo #MyGranFondo edition, this sounding of the Swiss glocken is for you.
