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MUSC student fulfilling one of her dad’s final wishes: Riding in LOWVELO
They are a funky bunch. Just ask them. For Jen Langan and her family, it’s been an inside joke for years. Her dad was Marky Mark and she, her mom Nancy, and her brothers Jack and Luke were his funky bunch – just like the 90s hip-hop act led by a young Mark Wahlberg. And then a few years ago, their worlds were turned upside down.
Not your average LOWVELO team: Retirees prove wellness can be found at any age
It’s not your average LOWVELO bike ride team. There are no bicycle shorts. There are no helmets. There are not even any road bikes. The average age? Somewhere between 80 and 90 years old – proof that wellness can be found at any stage of life.
It’s Glow Blue Week!
Join us as we light up MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in blue for LOWVELO23! Glow Blue Week includes special events, free registration for our Nov. 4 ride and fun giveaways all week long. We hope to see you there!
How rider-raised dollars support the next generation of researchers
It was never a question. Jessica Baxter was going to college. It was something her mother always pushed for her children. Baxter was already doing a good job of securing the funds to get her education – but she got a boost when she was awarded a LOWVELO Scholarship.
Meet Chris Winn, LOWVELO’s new event manager
After months of searching for the perfect person to join LOWVELO as our new event manager, we are so excited to finally welcome Chris Winn to our team! He is passionate about growing the Charleston cycling community, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and fighting back against cancer.
Facing the impossible: Stage 4 melanoma survivor shares why she rides in LOWVELO
For most beginners to biking, the idea of riding 20 miles would seem daunting, or even impossible. But after beating stage 4 melanoma, Ashley Mahoney is an expert at overcoming challenges and laughing in the face of impossible.
Tips to safely train in elevated temperatures
Let’s face it – this time of year in Charleston is downright hot. When you’re out training, it is important to take the proper precautions to keep yourself safe and to pay attention to the warning signs of heat exhaustion.
Ride LOWVELO in the best city in the U.S.
If you need another reason to ride in LOWVELO, how about the chance to experience the best city in the U.S.? For the eleventh straight year, Charleston has been voted the number one city in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards.
Two reasons to ride: MUSC student pedals to honor a pair of important relationships
When she said “yes” to riding in LOWVELO21 with her best friend, who had just survived a cancer scare, Jaeger Parsons realized she had another personal reason for wanting to help fund lifesaving cancer research.
Parker’s Warrior: Local man rides in LOWVELO23 in memory of his 11-year-old niece
He made a promise to his niece. He was going to ride 100 miles in LOWVELO and nothing was going to keep Michael Mansson from fulfilling that promise.
LOWVELO23 opens for registration April 3, take advantage of early bird rate for the first 24 hours
LOWVELO returns for its fifth year, with all rider-raised dollars going to support cancer research at Hollings. Registration opens April 3!
Pedaling forward: widower honors his wife by cycling 100 miles and becoming the top fundraiser
Grief looks different for everyone. For Aron Kuch, cycling and raising funds for cancer research is what has gotten him through. That and talking about his wife, Heather.
