Thousands ride bikes from Philly to the shore to raise money for cancer research

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An important trip to the shore raised more than a million dollars for cancer research.

Thousands of cyclists rode from Philadelphia to Ventnor, New Jersey for the 53rd Annual American Cancer Society Bridge to the Beach Bike-A-Thon on Sunday.

Members of the Action News family were there to kick off the event, including Karen Rogers, VP of Community Engagement Niki Hawkins and Executive Producer Jamie Pschorr.

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