The Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope™ is a 9-day journey across America by a team of 24 people who have been touched by cancer. In October 2003 and again in October 2004, Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope Teams inspired thousands as they cycled around the clock to inform the public about the importance of cancer clinical trials. The Team rode across mountains and over plains, sharing their personal stories, and motivating communities along the route to learn more about the benefits of cancer research.

The 2005 Tour of Hope Team carried the momentum set by their predecessors and continue to share their passion for cancer research. They are survivors, caregivers, advocates, healers, and researchers who share one mission—to help future generations move closer to the ultimate miracle, a cure.

The Tour of Hope Team was organized into teams of six that rode in a relay fashion, 4-5 hours per day for 9 days (September 29-October 8) from San Diego to Washington, DC to show their passionate commitment to supporting cancer research. Prior to their send-off on September 29, each Team member participated in an individualized 16-week training regimen developed by Lance Armstrong’s coach Chris Carmichael.