Trek Bicycle Corporation and the MACC Fund, Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc. announce that 1,881 cyclists participated in the 15th Annual Trek 100 Ride for Hope on Saturday, June 5, 2004.

The ride began at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee with Jon McGlocklin, President and co-founder of the MACC Fund, John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, Wis. and three time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond welcoming cyclists who came from all over the country to participate in the one-day event.

The ride offered cyclists a 20, 37, 62 or 100 mile loop through the beautiful lake country area of Southeastern Wisconsin. Rest stops, located every 10 miles along the course offered riders a chance to get off their bikes and reenergize with natural spring water, fresh fruit, high energy Powerbars, and friendly words of encouragement from volunteers. Bike mechanics from local Trek dealers also provided mechanical support.

Upon returning to Waukesha County Technical College, riders enjoyed a spread of absolutely delicious food, great musical entertainment, and relaxing massages.

Upon receipt of all pledges, the MACC Fund is projecting hundreds of thousands of dollars will be contributed to support childhood cancer research. Collaborative research efforts are responsible for significant improvements, treatments, and increased cure rates of childhood cancers. The overall cure rate for childhood cancers has increased from 10% to 75% during the past twenty-five years. Research is conducted at both the Midwest Children’s Cancer Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa and the Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.