October 11, 2003
Follow Eric Winer, MD, as he cycles across the country with Lance Armstrong to promote cancer research and clinical trials
E. Winer, MD
Eric Winer, MD, director of Dana-Farber's Breast Oncology Center, has set off on the ride of his life — the 3,200-mile Tour of Hope bicycle trek across the United States — to help raise awareness of cancer research and to encourage participation in clinical trials. Led by five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, the riders will cross the country — from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. — in one week (Oct 11 - 18).
Mapping Eric's progress
The map below gives a rough indication of the progress Winer and his teammates make each day. To read his comments from a particular day on the ride, if available, click on the appropriate star below.
Daily postings from the Tour:
- Friday, Oct. 10 -- Leno, dinner with Lance, and preparing for the journey
- Saturday, Oct. 11 -- Eighteen miles down, 3,182 to go
- Sunday, Oct. 12 -- Arizona isn't supposed to be cold
- Monday, Oct. 13 -- First signs of wear
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 -- Heading up into the hills
- Wednesday, Oct. 15 -- The unclothed projectile that nearly was
- Thursday, Oct. 16 -- Crossing the Mississippi and getting stronger
To learn more about the ride:
- Eric Winer, MD, joins Lance Armstrong to spread message across 3,200 miles
- Tour of Hope Web site
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To learn more about cancer research at Dana-Farber:
- Clinical trials at DFCI
- Research at DFCI
