FIXED To Fight Cancer

The 24 Hours of Booty began simply enough, with a man and a cause. Today, it is the official 24 hour cycling event of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Named after the famed 3-mile Booty Loop in the tree-lined neighborhood of Myers Parks in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 24 Hours of Booty has expanded this year to include a second event in Columbia, Maryland.

For those who do not know any of the Triple Crankset personally, we are all too familiar with cancer and the issues that surround it. Although we won’t be participating in this year’s ride, my friend, Pip Gregson, is once again about to undertake the challenge of the 24 Hours of Booty, which takes place July 25 – 26th.

In successive years she has ridden 200 and 250 miles, all on a fixed gear bicycle, or “fixie.” When asked why she rides a fixed gear (no coasting and only one gear) for this event, Pip’s response is both passionate and resolute, “if my Dad went through chemo and radiation for 18 months, I can suck it up for only 24 hours!”

As you can see from Pip’s 24 Hours of Booty personal page (excerpts below), she has an extraordinary stake in the matter.


I am riding for those who have battled and lost, for those who still fight, and for those who have won. We will ride together and battle for the cure.

In Honor of:
Anna Warren - My best friend in college and in life. She gave my Dad more crap than anyone [smiling].
Steve Maleski - Steve's Dad
Joe Hunter - Family friend

In Memory of:
Luke Gregson - Grandad
Peter Congelosi - Riding partner and the one who pushed me to ride
John Yorke - Friend and "on the fly" yoga sub
Christina Early - College friend
Terry Gregson – Dad

My Dad had the best laugh. It would start as a giggle, his shoulders bobbing up and down, and after a bit it would turn to a guffaw. My Dad also gave the best bear hugs in the world. He was my best friend and biggest supporter. I feel very lucky to have had him in my life.

On January 4, 2000 my Dad lost his battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

He was not there to walk me down the aisle or be a part of the birth of my son...he is missed and loved.

I am riding for the hope that others will watch friends and family grow old. I am riding for a cure.

Pip's blog: www.fixedpip.wordpress.com
Pip's 24 Hours of Booty personal page.
Black Sheep Cartel's 24 Hours of Booty team page.