WORLD CANCER DAY

4th February 2021

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST VIRTUAL CYCLING EVENT ON ZWIFT SUPPORTING THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

Cycling with purpose

60,000+ cyclists and some of the top names in sport and entertainment will join forces with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to increase awareness about cancer and help prevent millions of people from dying prematurely.

Celebrities including Mo Farah, Robert Pirès, Diangelo Williams; Lawrence Dallaglio and many more will kick off the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge, competing in a celebrity race that will be broadcast worldwide. Several celebrities will also join the Community Ride, so you might find yourself shoulder to shoulder with your favourite star, an Ironman triathlete or a triathlon Hall of Famer.

EVENT FORMAT

World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge consists of six Community Rides at six start times to maximise event participation:

Ride 1 with Chris McCORMACK: 6 pm Eastern Australian Time – Sydney (GMT/UTC +11)
Ride 2 with Lucy CHARLES-BARCLAY: 6 pm Singapore Standard Time (GMT/UTC +8)
Ride 3 with Fabian CANCELLARA: 6 pm Gulf/UAE Standard Time (GMT/UTC +4)
Ride 4 with Mikel LANDA : 6 pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC +0)
Ride 5 with Bahrain Victorious Team: 6 pm Eastern Standard Time – New York (GMT/UTC -5)
Ride 6: 6 pm Pacific Standard Time – Los Angeles (GMT/UTC -8)

DURATION: 45-60 minutes per ride.

THE ROUTE: Enter the world of Watopia and ride on The Magnificient 8

Check-out the official start times per time zone, event details and ride captain here.

RIDE WITH THE STARS: Not only will you be joining a community of passionate cyclists in supporting a worthwhile cause, you might also find yourself shoulder to shoulder (virtually) with some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment and compare yourself to them. A separate celebrity race will kick off the challenge.

HOW IT WORKS

World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge takes place on Zwift (a leading training and racing application), which means that you’ll need to have access to the Zwift app to participate.

ALREADY A ZWIFTER?

Then, all you’ll need to do is sign up to the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge event within the Zwift app, select your start time and show up on 4^th February. Don’t forget to register your participation at solidaritychallenge.org to receive all the latest news, updates and bonus training tips from cycling pros.

NOT ON ZWIFT?

Don’t worry. You can subscribe to Zwift through a 7-day, free trial. After that period, you can either cancel or continue for a subscription fee of US$14.99 / £12.99 per month.

SUPPORT A GOOD CAUSE: There is no entry fee to participate in the Community Ride, which means that we rely on your generous donation to make the biggest difference in supporting the global fight against cancer.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

You’ll need a bike, a connector, a subscription to Zwift, a smartphone/tablet/laptop, as well as a stable internet connection.

It takes 3 easy steps to get set-up:

GRAB A BIKE
CONNECT TO A TRAINER
DOWNLOAD ZWIFT

Helpful resources:

Get ready for your first Zwift ride: Here
All the essential equipment you need: Here
Already own equipment? Check if it’s compatible with Zwift: Here
Get ready for your first Zwift ride: Here

CORPORATE TEAMS

Train together, stay together. Reasons to take part in the Community Ride as a team:

to help build team camaraderie,
to encourage teammates to stay active,
and to show that your company is supporting a good cause.

Participation in the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge for corporate teams requires a minimum donation fee of €5,000 to be donated to UICC to support the global fight against cancer.

Connect with your employees and clients in the virtual world of Watopia. Ride as a team and support our global fight against cancer.

To enter your corporate team please contact us at info@solidaritychallenge.org

Corporate Team riders receive:

LeCol World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge race shirts and caps,
Discount pricing on equipment,
Support with Zwift set-up and hardware,
Access to a 21-day training program created by our cycling professionals.

Current registered corporate teams:

BGC – www.ir.bgcpartners.com
Cantor Fitzgerald – www.cantor.com

CELEBRITY LINE-UP

Celebrities from sport and entertainment will kick off World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge in a separate pursuit race format broadcast worldwide on 4th February 2021.

Celebrity Riders:

Fabian CANCELLARA – Cycling – 2-time World & Olympic medallist
Danny CARE – Rugby – England National team player
Liv COOKE – Football Freestyler – 4-time world record holder & former world champion
Lawrence DALLAGLIO – Rugby – Six Nations & World Cup Winner
Mo FARAH – 4x Olympic Gold medallist
Ada HEGERBERG – Football – Women Ballon d’Or 2018 & 5-time Women Champions League Winner
Ryan JONES – Rugby – Former Wales National team captain & Six Nations Winner
Tom KRISTENSEN – Motor Sport – 9-time 24h Le Mans winner (world record)
Mike PETERS – Singer
Robert PIRÈS – Football – World & European Champion
Paula RADCLIFFE -World champion in the marathon, half marathon and cross country
Lauren STEADMAN – Paralympics Silver Medallist & World Champion in 4 × 100 m freestyle
Doug ULMAN – Cancer Survivor, Advocate and New Pelotonia CEO
Diangelo WILLIAMS – US Football/NFL Player

VIDEO

WHY WE RIDE

UNITING ON WORLD CANCER DAY

World Cancer Day every 4th February is a day when the world unites to raise cancer awareness, improve education and inspire action from everybody. Whoever you are and whatever you do, share your ‘I Am and I Will‘ commitment and join thousands of supporters around the world this 4th February to show that together, all of our actions matter. See how the world unites on World Cancer Day:

SUPPORTING THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

Throughout the world, a lack of access to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care means that millions of people are dying prematurely. With COVID-19 disrupting and delaying essential cancer services, your support is needed now more than ever. All donations raised through the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge go directly to the Union for International Cancer Control, the world’s oldest and largest cancer fighting organisation. Help by making an individual donation or fundraise among your community, friends and family. Your support will make a critical difference in the global fight against cancer.

TRAIN WITH THE BEST!

I am Fabian Cancellara and I am honored to team up with you to support the global fight against cancer on 4th February.

Ready? Maybe not already, have a look at what I will be doing over the next weeks leading to our World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge event…

Ride On!

THANK YOU!

“Confronted with the unique crisis of the coronavirus pandemic, the inspiring progress that has been made in cancer prevention and treatment is at risk. If we want to see the cancer burden reduced – not increased – in the coming years, we need concerted, collective action by individuals, organisations and governments. We would like to thank everyone for taking part in the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge to play their part in fighting cancer.”

Cary ADAMS, Chief Executive Officer,

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

TOGETHER, LET’S RIDE ON ZWIFT

Join thousands of riders from around the world
Take part in a unique, virtual ride, no matter where you are
Ride for fun, for your health and from the comfort of your home
Test yourself and see how you perform against the pros and celebrities
Most of all, do it for a good cause

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

Show your support with the official World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge cycling jersey and cap, made by Le Col.

Part of the profits from the sale of the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge merchandise go to the Union for International Cancer Control.

DONATE TODAY

It is free to register for the ride, which means that we count on your generous donation to make the biggest difference.

100% of all donations go directly to the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) the largest and oldest global cancer-fighting organisation.

UICC unites and supports the global cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, to promote greater equity and to ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health agenda. Through opportunities such as training and fellowships, UICC gives cancer professionals the best chance of doing a better job tomorrow than they already do today.

CELEBRITY LINE-UP

AND MANY MORE TO COME

FAQ

When is it happening?

World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge takes place on World Cancer Day, 4th February 2021.

There are six start time

Ride 1 with Chris McCORMACK: 6 pm Eastern Australian Time – Sydney (GMT/UTC +11)
Ride 2 with Lucy CHARLES-BARCLAY: 6 pm Singapore Standard Time (GMT/UTC +8)
Ride 3 with Fabian CANCELLARA: 6 pm Gulf/UAE Standard Time (GMT/UTC +4)
Ride 4 with Yanto BARKER and the Le Col Cycling Club: 6 pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC +0)
Ride 5 with Bahrain Victorious Team: 6 pm Eastern Standard Time – New York (GMT/UTC -5)
Ride 6: 6 pm Pacific Standard Time – Los Angeles (GMT/UTC -8)

Where does it take place?

World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge is a virtual ride that takes place online on the Zwift training and racing app.

Do I need to register to participate?

In Zwift, you will need to select “World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge” and choose your start time.

Is there an entry fee?

There is no entry fee for individual participation. However, you will need to have access to the Zwift app, which costs US$14.99 / £12.99 per month after a 7-day trial period. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

Companies and organisations entering a corporate team will need to make a minimum donation of €5,000 to support the global fight against cancer.

For more information, get in touch at info@solidaritychallenge.com

Can anyone participate?

The rides are suitable for all levels of cyclists.

What is Zwift?

Zwift is a training and racing app that connects to your bike and allows you to ride with cyclists from around the world in a virtual environment.

Do I need Zwift to participate?

To participate in the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge, you will need the Zwift app. If you don’t have Zwift, you can easily sign up here for a 7-day free trial. After the free trial period, the app costs US$14.99 / £12.99 per month which can be cancelled at any time.

What equipment do I need to participate?

To get set up on Zwift, you will need:

a bike
a connector compatible with Zwift
a subscription to Zwift
a smartphone/tablet/laptop
internet connection.

Which charity does the Challenge support?

All funds raised from the World Cancer Day Solidarity Challenge will benefit the Union for International Cancer Control in supporting the global cancer community.

Working with its 1,200 member organisations around the world, UICC unites and strengthens the voices of the international cancer community, ensures cancer remains a priority on the global health agenda, and through opportunities such as training and fellowships, gives cancer professionals the best chance of doing a better job tomorrow than they already do today.

How can I donate?

You can donate online directly here