Rhode Island Gravel Ride for Cancer Research
North Scituate, RI
September 14, 2025
Registration is moving to a new platform, to be open soon
Tour de Rhody is a bicycle ride supporting the Brown University of Office of Cancer Research and the clinical trials designed by the Brown University Oncology Research Group.
Beginning in 2025, marked and organized loops will be gravel only. Thanks to support from the Providence Water Supply Board, we have special gravel access to otherwise closed 'roads'. Like years past, a virtual ride is still an option.
North Scituate RI, United States
Peter Gengler's Fantastic Video from Tour de Rhody #6. Prior videos can be searched on vimeo.com
We are using a new platform directly through Brown University Health, updates soon
As a Hematologist/Oncologist in the Lifespan Cancer Institute, I witness first-hand what our clinical trials can do for patients. I've seen the advances from recent clinical trials change how I can treat patients every single day.
I also ride my bike to work every day, rain or shine (maybe not in ice). Bringing Tour de Rhody to fruition for its first year in 2019 combined two of my passions: oncology research and bike riding. For our first year, nearly 100 riders joined to ride bikes, get a little lost, and raise over $18,000 for cancer research. Aside from some minor hiccups, I felt the event was a great success. 2020 faced new challenges. With careful COVID precautions, 200 riders showed up, wore masks, and stayed separated to raise over $50,000. Each year, it has been bigger and better. For 2025, we are changing locations, shifting to a more gravel ride focus, and have a larger dedicated team to make it the best year yet. I'm incredibly proud of this event and what we have created. I'm grateful to everyone who has come out to ride and support us as we pedal forward in the fight against cancer.
Thank you, Dr. Thomas Ollila
Stay posted.
Like last year, we will get you back in time to enjoy a delicious meal from our friends at Keane's Wood Fired.