August 2, 2008 Pan Mass riders kick off start in Wellesley, MA Play video

(Stephen Iandoli, NECN: Wellesley, MA) - Another group of Pan Mass riders are just beginning the journey across the state.

Cyclists have traveled from 36 states and eight countries to ride in PMC 2008.

Nearly 300 riders will be cancer survivors or cured patients.

Some PMC cyclists are weekend warriors; others are trained triathletes.

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Many PMC participants ride in honor of a family member or friend fighting the disease.

Cyclists range in age from 15 to 83.

NECN reporter Stephen Iandoli has more on the story from Wellesley, MA.