Ali’s story:

I stumbled upon mountain biking by accident; a move to a home on Vermont’s Kingdom Trails necessitated that I try the sport! This was a time of life when my physical strength felt low, stemming from an earlier cancer diagnosis and several subsequent surgeries. Yet a year after learning to ride, I wrote the following: “Getting on a mountain bike inspired a shift- a letting go of fear and a rediscovery of strength. Six surgeries over five years took my body apart and transformed it into a wonderfully cancer free version, yet left me feeling weaker, and (while always so grateful for life) increasingly frustrated with the limits imposed by each new iteration of "my" body. Today I celebrate life, and the feeling that I’ve finally reclaimed this body as my own!”

Many survivors struggle, during and post-cancer, feeling comfortable with a new and unfamiliar body. Mountain biking changed this for me, and I’m privileged to play a role in enabling this for fellow survivors.

I’d love for you to ride with me! I don’t take compensation or “tips” for the work I do; there is no cost to you. My reward comes from sharing a sport that has changed my life and my cancer trajectory.

Podcast interviews with Ali:

GLOW MTB:
Ep 34. Riding With, Through, and Beyond Illness

“In this episode, Anna, Janet and Juli interview Ali Sauter who shares with us her experience with being a cancer survivor and how biking has helped her through this life altering journey and how she start WOW - Wellness on Wheels, a non-profit where she empowers survivors through outdoor exploration and accomplishment through mountain biking.”

Everyday Cyclist Chats:
Ep. 10 – Ali Sauter: Cancer Survivor and Founder of Wellness on Wheels

“Ali is a cancer survivor and the founder of Wellness on Wheels, which aims to empower cancer survivors through mountain biking. She also teaches in higher education in Vermont. Her backstory about falling in love with riding and the benefits it has given her is something I think everyone, even those who have not faced the hardship of cancer, can relate to. Her organization does incredible work, and I’m excited for you to hear about it from her as Wellness on Wheels grows.”