Ninetta Kosswig
- National: 786th
- State: 18th in MA
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
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
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696 mi Ridden$1,020 Raised2019
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1,486 mi Ridden$4,010 Raised2020
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426 mi Ridden$3,066 Raised2021
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632 mi Ridden$1,508 Raised2022
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445 mi Ridden$1,829 Raised2023
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Ridden$1,127 Raised2024
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Ridden$1,304 Raised2025
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275 mi Ridden$1,975 Raised2026
My Challenge
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I made it to the International Space Station (ISS)
2 Oct 2026I knocked on the hatch! 🚀
275 miles. The plan was 250, which is how high the ISS orbits. Then the nor'easter kept me off the bike for six days and I to get a rain check. As soon as the roads were dry I went and got the missing miles in. The weather was finally great for cycling, so I allowed myself two extra days and got an extra 25 miles. Not bad for a Schönwetterrennradfahrerin.
In July I said this was my comeback year and that I needed witnesses. You showed up! ✨
Together we raised $1,741 for children's cancer research. $600 of that on Kick Cancer's Butt Day alone. And then another $425 on the second - surprise - match day. That's kicking HARD!
I am blown away by the support I got from the awesome humans in my life! 💕
And overall, the Great Cycle Challenge raised over $6.7 million this year to fight kids' cancer. 🎉
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared my page, asked how it was going, rode along, or had an Apfelschorle waiting when I came home destroyed. You kept me pedaling on the days I really did not feel like it. 🚴♀️
✨🪩 Celebrate with me! 🪩✨
I rode past my mileage goal, but I am still short of my fundraising goal. If you still want to pitch in, instead of buying me a celebratory cocktail or Apfelschorle, donate it! 🍹
My page is still open: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/NinettaKosswig
Where should I ride to next year? I've done the Grand Canyon (and back), 1/1000 of the way to the moon, and now the ISS. Send me your ideas! 🛰️
Thank you 🙂
Ninetta
F**k Cancer!
Posted 1 day ago -
16.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, October 2, 2026
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17.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 1, 2026
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14.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Not quite there yet!
30 Sep 2026The nor’easter rain finally stopped, but it left a lot of wet leaves on the ground. 🍂
So, I’m officially declaring this nor’easter a force majeure. Mother Nature has been keeping me off my bike for six days, and I'm extending my deadline to crush those remaining miles as soon as the roads are dry!
Posted 3 days ago -
Schönwetterrennradfahrerin
28 Sep 2026No cycling during the Nor’Easter. 🚫
The storm brought constant rain and wind gusts up to 55 mph.
Either of those will keep me off the bike. In Germany I would be called a “Schönwetterrennradfahrerin”
But it looks like I will have the chance to get a final ride in on Wednesday!
24 miles to go! 🚴♀️
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Racing against the Nor’easter
24 Sep 2026Thank you to everyone who participated in the surprise match day!
With the match you raised $425 in a single day.
That’s amazing! Thank you 💕
I had great ambitions to do a 34 mile ride to reach my goal before a rare September nor’eastern storm will bring rain and 50+ mph winds.
Instead I woke up with a headache, stuffed sinuses and a runny noise. So, I had to settle on an easy 10 miles.
24 miles to go!
Posted 9 days ago -
10.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026
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12.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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203 miles up!
21 Sep 2026I’m at the top of Yuri Gagarin’s orbit, about 200 miles up!
In 1961 he became the first human in space, circling Earth once in under two hours.
203 miles done. 47 miles to go.
F**k Cancer!
Posted 12 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$275.68Received this donation 24 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you very much for matching donations on Kick Cancer's Butt Day!”
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Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$159.76Received this donation 10 days ago -
Emili Durrant
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you very much for your support on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day! 💕”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 72 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 29 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 10 days ago -
Linda Dodge
“I am so proud of my wonderful daughter in laws continued support in the fight against cancer. She is truly a champion in my heart. ❤️”
$100Received this donation 10 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you for the kind words ☺️ And thank you very much for the donation! I’ve been enjoying visiting and collecting some of the miles up in Newburyport. 💕”
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Jason Viehland
“Wish you many happy miles”
$77.63Received this donation 24 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you very much for your donation on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day! 💕”
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Anonymous
“Congrats, Ninetta, on completing your distance!”
$77.63Received this donation 22 hours ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$57.62Received this donation 1 day ago -
Carol Ann McNamara
“You got this!!”
$51.75Received this donation 74 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.”
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Nathan Cormier
$51.75Received this donation 24 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 😊”
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Nolan and Britnee Cormier
“We love you! Thank you for fighting the good fight!”
$51.75Received this donation 10 days ago
Ninetta
“Love you too 💕 Thank you for supporting the fight against cancer!”
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Silvia Kosswig
“You go girl! We belive in you. We wish you strength,endurance and many happy moments on your way Silvia and Tiffany”
$51.75Received this donation 76 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you both! Let's see how happy I will feel on those long rides 🥰”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52Received this donation 24 hours ago -
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!”
$50Received this donation 78 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you very for your encouragement and kicking off my fundraiser! 🥰 ✨🚀 ✨”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50Received this donation 25 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50Received this donation 12 days ago -
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!”
$50Received this donation 24 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.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$26.01Received this donation 14 hours ago