Ninetta Kosswig
- National: 650th
- State: 15th 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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Ridden$632 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 5 hours ago -
It Stung, I Spat, I Rode On.
4 Sep 2026Back to the Charles River today. Flat, paved bike path. In case you're wondering why the map looks identical for 22 miles and 16 miles: a couple of sections are worth riding back and forth 🔁. It lets me stay flexible about when to head home.
This time I asked someone to take my picture at the START of the ride, so you get to see a version of me that is not yet destroyed.
Destroyed came later. I got home and flopped onto the nice cool floor under the fan next to Squeaks while the other human went to fetch me an Apfelschorle. Squeaks did not move over. She does not share her premium spots. 🐈
The crazy highlight of this ride: I called out "On your left" to warn someone who was about to step right onto the bike path without looking, and an insect flew directly into my now open mouth. Then came the burn of the sting. On the tip of my tongue.
After being angry at the universe for a mile, WTF, I settled on: not allergic, tongue and not throat, did not die. 🐝
22 miles ridden. 198 to go! 🚴♀️
Come ride some of it with me. But no talking. Better to keep your mouth shut. 🤐
Posted 5 hours ago -
22.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 4, 2026
Logged this ride 8 hours ago - View on Strava -
Rain. No Rain. Thunderstorm. Sunny.
3 Sep 2026Yesterday forecast for today: rain, all day, again. 🌧️
This morning the forecast said 4 pm would be clear. Excellent. I had a plan.
At 3:30 I check again. Still clear! I get dressed, slather on the sunscreen, check one more time and the forecast now says THUNDERSTORMS. ⛈
Squeaks and I were not amused. I figured a grumpy picture with the cat was going to be today's whole update. 😾
Then the forecast moved the storm to 5 pm. Fine. One hour. Go.
So instead of the grumpy picture you get a sunny one from the river an hour later. It did not rain. ☀️
14 miles ridden. 220 miles to go! 🚴♀️
Posted 1 day ago -
13.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 3, 2026
Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava -
I kicked of the September Challenge!
2 Sep 2026The first ride is on the books and I am excited to finally kick the challenge off! Yesterday was a washout, but today was 72 degrees with a breeze and clouds. Perfect for me!
And I even spotted the first bright red leaves on the river path. Fall is coming, no more summer heat.
16 miles ridden. 234 to go.
Come ride some of it with me!
Posted 2 days ago -
16.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 42 days ago -
The FIRST ride in 2026!
23 Jul 2026It was supposed to be an easy one. So I headed out on the flat Minute Man Bikeway.
I got irritated about a detour and then I got excited about the fresh asphalt for several miles 😁
It ended up being over an hour and the tiny UPs on the way back did hurt more than they should have. 😫
18 miles / 29 km.
I am planning to do this 14x in September….😬
Posted 43 days ago -
Ready to ride!
20 Jul 2026My bike is antique, but ready to ride and fully connected 😃
✅ All Clean and Shiny (yes...I cleaned the chain)
✅ Bike Computer Set-up
✅ Heart Rate Monitor
✅ Cadence Meter
✅ Power Meter
✅ Back Light and Radar
✅ Garmin Connect
✅ Strava Connection
✅GGC Connection
✅ Oh, and Breaks
Just a few things left to do or to figure out:
☑️ Shifting needs fine tuning
☑️ Will the tires hold pressure
☑️ Clean Shoes
☑️ Audio for GPS directions
☑️ New water bottles
☑️ Find front light
Posted 46 days ago
My Sponsors
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 43 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 5 hours ago -
Carol Ann McNamara
“You got this!!”
$51.75Received this donation 45 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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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 47 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you both! Let's see how happy I will feel on those long rides 🥰”
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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 49 days ago
Ninetta
“Thank you very for your encouragement and kicking off my fundraiser! 🥰 ✨🚀 ✨”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$23.82Received this donation 42 days ago -
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?”
$250Received this donation 49 days ago