Ninetta Kosswig

My comeback year, and I need witnesses. Sponsor me by the mile! A dollar a mile is $250. A nickel is $12.50. Or just come ride a few of them with me.

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I've Ridden 167.5 mi My goal is 250 mi

My Rankings

National: 1067th
State: 22nd in MA

I've raised $1,267 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Prof. Friedrich Kosswig

I am riding in memory of my dad who was always curious and up to exploring something new!

My Story

19 Jul 2026

Last year I only rode 100 miles. That was the right goal for where I was, and I'm proud I didn't skip. This year I am ready for a comeback: 250 miles in September and $2,500.

I'd love to tell you I've been training all year. But... I have not been on the bike at all yet. I started last month by scrambling up and down mountains on foot with friends for a week. Call it altitude training. My bike has been collecting dust for 10 months, and we'll both get cleaned up this week. Then we have six weeks to get ready for September. Plenty of time. Probably.

How far is 250 miles? It's how high the International Space Station orbits. Point my bike straight up, pedal for a month, and I'd be knocking on the hatch. It's also roughly Boston to New York City, or about 9 1/2 Boston Marathons back to back.

Why am I doing this? Cancer is a leading killer, and I've watched too many family members and friends have to fight it. Too many lost that fight. I want to fight back.

Please support me if you can! A dollar a mile is $250. Fifty cents is $125. A quarter a mile is $62.50. Even a nickel a mile ($12.50) means a lot!

Every dollar raised goes to the Children's Cancer Research Fund, which develops innovative treatments and works toward a cure for childhood cancer.

Donate here (the big orange button on the top of the page) or through my Facebook fundraiser.

You can also Venmo or PayPal me and I'll add your donation to the challenge for you.

Every donation is also a reason to get on the bike. It's a person I can't let down. On mile 40 of a hot Saturday, that's exactly the motivation I need. I'll be thinking of you.

And support doesn't have to be money! Come ride a few miles with me. Cheer me on. Share this page with someone who might chip in. Ask me how it's going and make me admit the number out loud. All of it helps.

I'll post updates in my GCC Blog. You'll be seeing a lot of my sweaty face 😁

Thank you for your support 🙂

Ninetta

F**k Cancer!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

696 mi Ridden

$1,020 Raised

2019
1,486 mi Ridden

$4,010 Raised

2020
426 mi Ridden

$3,066 Raised

2021
632 mi Ridden

$1,508 Raised

2022
445 mi Ridden

$1,829 Raised

2023
Ridden

$1,127 Raised

2024
Ridden

$1,304 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,267 Raised

2026

4,175 mi

Ridden

$15,131

Raised

My Challenge

Waterfront Views in Newburyport

16 Sep 2026

I got to check out the City Rail Trail in Newburyport today. A paved 3.5-mile path featuring public art sculptures, murals, and waterfront views. Lots of people walking so it was more of a sightseeing loop. Did do two rounds!

8 miles ridden. 85 miles to go! 🚴‍♀️

Posted 2 days ago
8.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
Esplanade in downtown Boston

15 Sep 2026

Nice fall ride into downtown Boston all the way to the Esplanade …dodging geese. 🪿🍁

20 miles ridden. 91 to go! 🚴‍♀️

Posted 3 days ago
20.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
A rare ride before noon!

12 Sep 2026

Fewer cars, but soooo many more dogs! One didn’t like me 😬

And a group of turkeys took theie time crossing the road 🦃

Overall, 139 miles ridden. 111 to go! 🚴‍♀️

Posted 6 days ago
13.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 12, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
Half way there!

11 Sep 2026

Overall, 125 ridden. 125 to go.

Not quite half way with the fundraising. Please support me, if you can. Any amount will make a difference.

Thank you!

Posted 6 days ago
3.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 11, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
10.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 11, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
Thank you!

10 Sep 2026

Thank you for supporting Kick Cancer's Butt Day! You helped raise an amazing $600 in just one day 🚀

Overall, on Kick Cancer's Butt Day riders raised $1,690,456 and $1,400,000 were matched! That's over 3 millon to fight kids' cancer. ! 🎉

I appreciate everybody's support 💕

Posted 8 days ago

My Sponsors

Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation

“Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$275.68
Received this donation 8 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you very much for matching donations on Kick Cancer's Butt Day!”

Thank you very much for matching donations on Kick Cancer's Butt Day!
Emili Durrant
$103.50
Received this donation 8 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you very much for your support on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day! 💕”

Thank you very much for your support on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day! 💕
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53
Received this donation 56 days ago

Ninetta
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53
Received this donation 14 days ago

Ninetta
Jason Viehland

“Wish you many happy miles”
$77.63
Received this donation 8 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you very much for your donation on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day! 💕”

Thank you very much for your donation on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day! 💕
Carol Ann McNamara

“You got this!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 58 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you so much for the support! Maybe I can add a hike in NH to my training for this summer. Let me know, when you have any plans to go up again.”

Thank you so much for the support! Maybe I can add a hike in NH to my training for this summer. Let me know, when you have any plans to go up again.
Nathan Cormier
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you very much for the donation! 💕 Also, thank you for getting the bike up the stairs and supplying Apfelschorle after the rides 😊”

Thank you very much for the donation! 💕 Also, thank you for getting the bike up the stairs and supplying Apfelschorle after the rides 😊
Silvia Kosswig

“You go girl! We belive in you. We wish you strength,endurance and many happy moments on your way Silvia and Tiffany”
$51.75
Received this donation 61 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you both! Let's see how happy I will feel on those long rides 🥰”

Thank you both! Let's see how happy I will feel on those long rides 🥰
Carsten Koßwig

“I'll give you a head start so that you can come back stronger than ever! Make that bike glow! You can do this!”
$50
Received this donation 63 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you very for your encouragement and kicking off my fundraiser! 🥰 ✨🚀 ✨”

Thank you very for your encouragement and kicking off my fundraiser! 🥰 ✨🚀 ✨
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Ninetta
Lauren Miller

“Hello friend! I hope this finds you well. I love seeing your continued dedication to this important cause and I'm proud to support you. I will also apply for a company match so please consider my donation tripled! ;) Enjoy your miles and stay safe. Thanks for all you do! Miss you!”
$50
Received this donation 8 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you so much for your generous donation and your kind words! 💕 I'ts greatly appreciated and really motivates to keep doing this challenge for this cause. I do my best to stay safe amongst Boston drivers. I always assume the dont' see me. Thank you! Miss you too.”

Thank you so much for your generous donation and your kind words! 💕 I'ts greatly appreciated and really motivates to keep doing this challenge for this cause. I do my best to stay safe amongst Boston drivers. I always assume the dont' see me. Thank you! Miss you too.
Sandra Fernholz

“Thank you for doing this year after year. I really admire your persistance!”
$25.88
Received this donation 3 days ago

Ninetta

“Thank you very much for your donation and the support. 💕 It's what keep me going.”

Thank you very much for your donation and the support. 💕 It's what keep me going.
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$23.82
Received this donation 56 days ago

Ninetta
Ninetta Kosswig

“My brother beat me to kicking off my fundraiser before I'd even cleaned my bike. 🫶 Here's my dollar a mile. ✨🚀✨ Who's next?”
$250
Received this donation 63 days ago

Ninetta