Ali’s Story

I discovered mountain biking almost by accident; a move to a home on Vermont’s Kingdom Trails necessitated that I try the sport!

At the time, I was still rebuilding my strength after a cancer diagnosis and multiple surgeries. While I remained deeply grateful for life, my body felt unfamiliar, and often limited.

Within a year of learning to ride, something shifted.

“Getting on a mountain bike inspired a letting go of fear and a rediscovery of strength. Six surgeries over five years took my body apart and transformed it into a cancer-free version of itself, but I was left feeling weaker, and often frustrated by the limits of each new iteration of ‘my’ body.
Today, I celebrate life—and the feeling that I’ve finally reclaimed this body as my own.”

Many cancer survivors, during and after treatment, struggle to feel at home in their bodies. Mountain biking helped me reconnect with mine, and I’m privileged to help create that opportunity for others.

Riding Together

I would love for you to ride with me.

There is no cost to participate, and I do not accept compensation or tips. My reward comes from sharing a sport that has changed my life and my cancer trajectory.

Podcast Features:

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.”