Noah Smith

My First Randstad Ride!

Like many people, cancer has touched my life and the lives of my family members more than once. It's a painful, relentless disease—and the fight to find a cure, and to bring comfort to those affected, is one we all share.

When I joined Randstad in the fall of 2024, I had just missed the chance to take part in that year's ride. But once I learned more about the cause it supports, the challenge it presents, and the sense of purpose and community it inspires, I knew I had to be part of it in 2025.

Did I own a road bike at the time? No.

Bike shoes? No.

A helmet, a bib, a jersey? Not even closed.

Had I ridden anything other than a Toronto bike share in the last decade? Absolutely not.

But here I am—slowly collecting the gear, getting the km's in, and training for a 4-day cycling journey covering 100km a day.

Will it be hard? Absolutely. But I'm ready for the pain, the growth, and the impact it can make.

I've set a goal to raise $1,500 for cancer research and support services in the lead-up to the ride. Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference—and means the world to me.

Thank you for supporting this cause and helping move us one step closer to a cure.