Pictures: Pan-Mass Challenge scenes

06.07    

The Pan Massachusetts Challenge, a two-day, 190-mile cycling event, celebrated its 34th Annual ride this weekend, drawing 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research.



METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. The Pan Massachusetts Challenge celebrated its 34th Annual ride. According to event organisers, the 190-mile tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.


The Pan Massachusetts Challenge, a two-day, 190-mile cycling event, celebrated its 34th Annual ride this weekend, drawing 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. The Pan Massachusetts Challenge celebrated its 34th Annual ride. The 190-mile tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.

Riders gave spectators high fives as they passed by on a stretch of road during the first day of the Pan-Mass Challenge.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. The Pan Massachusetts Challenge celebrated its 34th Annual ride. According to event organisers, the 190-mile tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.

Participants, volunteers, and supporters gathered outside tents for the Pan-Mass Challenge.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. Riders from Team Kermit the Frog broke for lunch during the Pan Massachusetts Challenge. The 190 mile event celebrated its 34th Annual ride this weekend. According to event organisers, the tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.

Riders from Team Kermit the Frog took a break from the ride for some lunch.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. Ryan Keleher stood beside a picture of himself and greeted participants in The Pan Massachusetts Challenge. The 190-mile tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.

Ryan Keleher, a cancer patient, stood beside a picture of himself and greeted participants in the challenge.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. Riders broke for lunch during the Pan Massachusetts Challenge. The 190 mile event celebrated its 34th Annual ride this weekend. According to event organisers, the tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.

Riders gathered at tables during a lunch break.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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METRO - BOSTON - 3 AUG. A rider supporting stem cell research pulled in for a lunch break during The Pan Massachusetts Challenge, which celebrated its 34th Annual ride this weekend. The 190-mile tour drew 5,506 cyclists from 38 states and five countries with the shared goal of raising $38 million for cancer care and research. Saturday August 3, 2013. Colm O'Molloy for The Boston Globe.

A rider supporting stem cell research pulled in for a lunch break during the ride on Aug. 3.


Colm O'Molloy for the Boston Globe


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