Ride with Mike. Every mile helps save lives.
This August, our CEO Mike Black is taking on one of the most grueling mountain bike races in North America: the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in Colorado. It’s 105 miles through rugged terrain, climbing over 12,000 feet and riding above 10,000 feet in altitude. But for Mike, it’s more than just a physical test.
It’s a second wind.
In 2023, after months of intense training, Mike attempted the Leadville Trail 100, but didn’t make it to the finish. He came home disappointed, but more determined than ever to try again.
Shortly after, life threw him a challenge he never saw coming. He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
What followed was a whirlwind of appointments, surgery, and recovery. It was a test of his body and spirit that no race could match. But through it all, he held onto one goal—getting back on the bike and crossing that finish line.
Now, he's training again. But this time, he's not racing just for himself—he's riding for everyone who’s ever faced something that felt impossible and kept going.
“Cancer pushed me to my limits in ways I never saw coming. But it also showed me how strong we can be—especially when we’re surrounded by community. This ride isn’t just about crossing a finish line. It’s about giving back to the care at the Saint John Regional Hospital that helps people keep going, even on their hardest days. It’s for everyone who’s still in the fight and needs to know they’re not alone.”
— Mike Black
A Ride Fueled with Purpose.
Mike knows what it’s like to need care you can count on. That’s why he’s dedicating this ride to people facing life-changing health challenges—those moments when everything shifts, and the road to healing feels overwhelming.
Through the Second Wind ride, Mike is raising funds to support vital health care at the Saint John Regional Hospital—care that brings comfort, strength, and hope to patients and families across New Brunswick.
And here’s the heart of it: 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the cause. Every dollar supports life-changing care for those who need it most.
When you support this ride, you're helping others find their second wind, too.