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It was time to mount up for the Seventh Annual Breast Cancer Ride, sponsored by the Bicycle Center, 3795 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, that took place Saturday morning. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This group was headed out for the 25-mile trek, followed by a group heading in the opposite direction for the 10-mile trek.

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Don Tillett opted for the 25-mile trek, riding a Challenge recumbent bike.

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Patti Guinta, Tina Ice and Roxanne Gillen, wearing their pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit before the start of the Breast Cancer Ride.

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Adena Caire and her 8-year-old son Michael, riding on their self-made tandem for the annual Breast Cancer Ride.

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Rebecca Bialy and her 14-month-old Reagan were riding for family and friends with breast cancer.

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Wearing her unicorn helmet, 6-year-old Kellen Bourke was ready for the 10-mile trek, riding with training wheels.

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Doug Wagner planned on the 25-mile trek, and Shirley Sunningshine, the 10-mile trek, for the Saturday morning Breast Cancer Ride.

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Sal and Connie Munno power up with a high-carb breakfast before the start of the Seventh Annual Breast Cancer Ride.

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Ashley Stark, 12, her mother Katie Stark, and Rosa Otero got tattoos before heading out for their ride.