Matt Hanson, from Atlanta Georgia is a committed and energetic individual. He had a goal of competing in future Ironman competitions, those incredibly strenuous—some would say “Herculean”-- events where men and women swim 2-3 miles, then bike about 110 miles and then run a marathon (26.2 miles). And, he also wanted to help raise money and awareness for cancer research. Matt had a unique idea—why not combine these goals?
So, from January 8 to January 12, 2007, Matt rode a bike fixed to a stationary trainer for 8 hours per day, for 5 consecutive days in order to raise money for the SynCure Cancer Research Foundation. The entire ride was done in public, on display at The Forum Fitness Center in Duluth Georgia. During his ride, Matt spent more time in the saddle than a tour de France rider will spend in his saddle during any 5 consecutive days of tour de France racing. During the course of the ride, it is estimated that Matt burned over 35,000 calories of energy and rode over 900 miles (the approximate distance from Atlanta to New York City).
Because of Matt Hanson’s personal dedication and commitment to making a difference in the world, he raised over $7,000 for SynCure to support its research and educational programs. This is an amazing achievement for a single individual and SynCure is deeply indebted to Matt for his efforts.
