Adam Troy Inspires Linden Community Through Pelotonia, Youth Event, and Service 

As a proud Linden resident, Adam Troy is committed to uplifting his community. Adam serves as the Executive Director of the Community of Caring Development Foundation, a nonprofit that invests in the Linden area of Columbus by providing affordable housing, meals, community grants, and academic scholarships. 

Adam has used his influence to strengthen the Pelotonia community as well. In addition to being a three-time Rider and Peloton Captain of Team LINDEN and advocate for the Wheels of Color Peloton, Adam is also a cancer Survivor, making Pelotonia’s mission of ending cancer deeply personal. He urges his Linden community to join him in raising funds for innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James.  

“Now more than ever the need for cancer research funding is vital,” Adam said, referencing an American Cancer Society journal on cancer statistics. “Black and African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial and ethnic group for all cancers combined and for most major cancers.” 

“It’s up to us as a community to continue to fund ground-breaking research in order to not slow progress toward our One Goal.” 

In just three years, Team LINDEN has raised an impressive total of nearly $50,000 for Pelotonia. 

Beyond his involvement with the Team LINDEN peloton, Adam also played a vital role in launching Pelotonia Kids Linden in 2024.  The neighborhood youth event aimed to promote children’s health and safety through cycling. It also encourages kids to focus on fitness while also fostering community as they came together to raise funds for innovative pediatric cancer research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and build a brighter future for Columbus youth. Adam brought together additional partners – including philanthropist Renee and Dwight Smith, founders of the Thanks Be to God Foundation, Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), New Salem Baptist Church, We Are Linden, the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods and Public Safety, Saint Stephen’s Community House, and Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel Remy – to make the Pelotonia Kids Linden event more impactful. Held in collaboration with the City of Columbus’ Public Safety Week, the inaugural event also featured food trucks, resource tables, and a children’s bike giveaway. 

“Events like this give us hope for a brighter tomorrow, laying the groundwork not only for philanthropy in our youth, but also to inspire them to be future community organizers. It’s teaching them the value of service above self,” Adam said.   

The next Pelotonia Kids Linden ride is Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Maloney Park in Linden. Scheduled in concert with We Are Linden’s 10th Annual Back to School Block Party and planned in collaboration with last year’s partners, this year’s event will include many of the same fun activities, giveaways, and more. Riders and volunteers are welcomed.