Submitted Photo Kyle Norris is shown on his bicycle riding to fight against kid’s cancer.

WILLISTON – Kyle Norris, associate professor of music at Williston State College, is participating in his fourth Great Cycle Challenge this September.

The event has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the United States.

People of all ages, abilities and from every state across the country set a personal riding goal and challenge themselves to pedal in the fight against kids’ cancer. Over the past seven years, participants have logged 25 million miles and raised $52 million in support of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF).

This year, Norris has set the goal of raising $1,250 and riding a total of 800 miles during the month of September. He is also a GCC Champion in the state of North Dakota for the third year. Champions serve as media contacts, set up group rides and help new riders. They are selected for each state based on activity from previous years including the amount of donations they help raise and miles ridden.

With the help of friends, family and local businesses, Norris has helped raise more than $7,600 and ridden more than 5,000 miles during his time with the Great Cycle Challenge.

“I learned about the Great Cycle Challenge through social media, and I felt like it would be something rewarding to participate in,” said Norris.

If interested in supporting Norris in his goal and tracking his progress, visit his rider page at www.greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/KyleNorris. Donations can be made at any time but only miles ridden during the month of September count toward a rider’s goal.