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Wheels of Justice
The Wheels of Justice cycling team rides to raise money for children fighting cancer and blood diseases. We ride in the Annual Courage Classic, this year a 2-day ride through the Rocky Mountains hosted by Children’s Hospital Colorado. Founded in 2005, our team is made up from 250 riders at every age and skill level. Our youngest rider is usually a baby, pulled along by their parents, alongside their siblings. This ride is different, this cause is different, because this hospital is different.
We aim to raise $750,000 in 2025 for the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Our money goes to fund primary pediatric oncologic research as well as mental health and wellness care for families and patients dealing with a diagnosis of cancer or blood disorders.
As of 2024, we have raised over $6.9 Million!! Come ride with us!
Courage Classic Bike Ride July 19-20, 2025
2025 Martha Riedel
You never know when you’re going to need some help. Whether it’s something simple like changing the tire on you bike, or something complicated like navigating a health issue with your child, it’s great to have someone you can depend on.
That is why I ride the courage classic every year to help fundraise for Children’s Hospital Colorado. As most of you know, we lost our daughter, Martha, after a nearly seven-year battle with cancer. Children’s was there for Martha and the Riedel family from the very beginning to the very end. Martha never let statistics affect her ability to stay hopeful that there was a path to a cure, and the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s in Aurora was there throughout the battle providing options and supporting Martha’s desire to live.
For that, the Riedel family is eternally grateful. Despite being in treatment much of those years, and going in and out of remission multiple times, Martha had a good life. Because after her initial diagnosis she essentially grew up overnight, she then spent the years between age 13 and 20 getting sh*t-done. Martha enjoyed being outside as much as possible and at an early age fell in love with snowboarding and cycling. She raced mountain bikes for the Boulder Highschool mountain bike team for all four years she was there. Martha was an artist, she took 4 years of ceramics classes—becoming an exceptional potter— at Boulder High as well. She honed her artistic skills in numerous other mediums like watercolor, stamp carving and drawing to name a few. During the pandemic she became an extraordinary foodie who cooked her mom and dad healthy meals after all her siblings had gone away to college. You name it, if Martha could find a video on YouTube about some cool craft or project, she would do it.
Without the help of Children’s Hospital Colorado, she couldn’t have done all that. And… without that help, our family wouldn’t have witnessed Martha’s growth from a 13-year-old girl into a 20-year-old, say it like it is woman. Again, we are very grateful.
So, please help me thank Children’s Hospital Colorado for everything they do to help kids stay healthy, recover from an illness, or in Martha’s case fight for their lives.
Ned Riedel, Martha’s dad.
Previous Ride Dedications
Our Sponsors
We are so lucky to have our sponsors join us in the fight against cancer! Sponsorship levels range from Courage ($50,000), Summit ($25,000), Peak ($10,000), Elevation ($5,000), and Copper ($2,500). Sponsorship benefits range from dedicated Wheels of Justice Social Media Posts, Ads, Banners, Jerseys, and various other ways to ensure companies and organizations are recognized for their generous donation. Thank you for this year’s sponsors for continuing to provide resources for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital Colorado!
Summit Sponsor
Peak Sponsor
Elevation Sponsor
Copper
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Hopefully we are all getting in the spirit of the new year and all that comes with it. This means we start our count down and wind up to July. It still seems like a long way off but it sneaks up on you and there is so much to do. Things before ever getting on your bike could include: 1. Register at courageclassic2025 2. Set a training schedule 3. Recruit a friend to do steps one and two 4. Start thinking about your WHY? and writing your donation page 5. Think about who you know (or that connected friend you just signed up) could be a sponsor>>>-Interested in sponsoring
The new year is here, bringing fresh opportunities to improve and set new goals. Why not kick off the year by signing up for the Courage Classic and making your first donation to get started? As we enter January, many people set resolutions, and a common one is to ride their bike every day—even if it’s just a small beginning. With plenty of time to train before the event on July 19th, there’s no need to rush just yet. Many members of the Wheels team are already taking advantage of Denver’s mild temperatures to ride around the city. To join in, follow the Wheels team page on Strava at https://www.strava.com/clubs/6948 and participate in the group rides. As biking season approaches, more regularly scheduled training rides will be available. What are your goals for the year? Is it miles, dollars, or both?
As the snow settles and our muscles begin to unwind, we take a moment to relax, and the memories of summer start to fade just a bit. But let’s not forget the highlights of our incredible achievements so quickly. In 2024, Wheels of Justice set a new fundraising record, raising an astounding $3,672,602 for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital Colorado. A heart felt thank you to our dedicated sponsors, whose unwavering support has made this vision a reality:
We finished this year with our highest fundraising dollars yet, scratching the door of $700k!!!! Words cannot emphasize the impact each of you have had on bringing almost $7M to CCBD in our 19 Years. I know when Will told his mom to go out and make a difference, he would say three quarters of a million dollars is a difference! I know we did Mister Will proud this year, and through your perseverance and the love of your communities we rallied as a force.