Eric Shepard

9years All Star
Eric Shepard
I am riding 1,200 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 1,240.8 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 165th
  • State: 3rd in CO
  • My Team: 7th
I've raised $4,880 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

25 Jan 2021

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 811 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2016
  • 706 mi Ridden
    $1,772 Raised
    2017
  • 660 mi Ridden
    $1,990 Raised
    2018
  • 1,012 mi Ridden
    $2,047 Raised
    2019
  • 1,025 mi Ridden
    $3,178 Raised
    2020
  • 1,047 mi Ridden
    $4,938 Raised
    2021
  • 1,202 mi Ridden
    $5,109 Raised
    2022
  • 1,139 mi Ridden
    $4,615 Raised
    2023
9years
8,843 mi
Ridden
$29,256
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 51 (last ride) - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 74 days ago - View on Strava
  • Finished up the 1200 Miles
    30 Sep 2024

    Last day of the month, I got a few extra miles on top of my #1200MileSeptember.

    I may get one more short ride in, and I think I'm going to get another donation or two, but that's about it for me in 2024.

    As always ... thanks to everyone following along and especially those of you who helped sponsor me this year!

    Of course, I'll be back in 2025 for my 10th year!

    Finished up the 1200 Miles
    Posted 74 days ago
  • 13.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 50 - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 74 days ago - View on Strava
  • 42.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 49 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 75 days ago - View on Strava
  • 62.8 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 48 - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 76 days ago - View on Strava
  • Last Weekend of the Challenge
    27 Sep 2024

    Last weekend ... 3 riding days left in the Great Cycle Challenge , raising funds and awareness for the Childhood Cancer Research Fund.

    I have less than 98 miles to go, which honestly will be easy to finish in a weekend.

    As always ... thanks to everyone following along and especially those of you who helped sponsor my 1200 Mile September.

    There is still plenty of time to donate for those of you who still would like to.

    Last Weekend of the Challenge
    Posted 77 days ago
  • 15.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 47 - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 77 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 46 - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 77 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.0 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 45 - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 78 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 44 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.1 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 43 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 42 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.0 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 41 - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 80 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.0 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 40 - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 81 days ago - View on Strava
  • One Week Left
    23 Sep 2024

    With basically 7 more days of riding left ... I only have 237 Miles to go (33 miles a day). Still feeling great.

    As always ... thanks to everyone following along and especially those of you who helped sponsor my #1200MileSeptember.

    One Week Left
    Posted 81 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 39 - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 81 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.1 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 38 - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 81 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 37 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 82 days ago - View on Strava
  • 67.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 36 - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 83 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 35 - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 84 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 34 - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 84 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 33 - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 85 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 32 - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 85 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 31 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 86 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.8 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 30 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 86 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.9 mi ride - GCCUSA2024 Ride 29 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.5 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 28 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 27 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.9 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 26 - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 88 days ago - View on Strava
  • Half way done ...
    16 Sep 2024

    Half-way through the month, I'm exactly on track to finish my 1,200 mile September.

    Thanks again so much to everyone who has sponsored my challenge. As always, I'm humbled by how generous everyone continues to be.

    Half way done ...
    Posted 88 days ago
  • 14.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 25 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 89 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 24 - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 90 days ago - View on Strava
  • 62.8 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 23 - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 90 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 22 - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 91 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.8 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 21 - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 91 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 20 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 92 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.9 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 19 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.7 mi ride - #GCCISA2024 Ride 18 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 17 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • Kick Cancers Butt Day
    11 Sep 2024

    Kick Cancer's Butt Day was a huge success. $935 raised before the match. Thanks so much to everyone who sponsored me so far this year.

    Now, I just need to concentrate on finishing up my miles.

    Kick Cancers Butt Day
    Posted 94 days ago
  • 19.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 16 - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 15 - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.4 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 14 - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.0 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 13 - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 12 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.3 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 11 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 10 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.8 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 9 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.9 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 8 - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 98 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 7 - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 6 - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 99 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 5 - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.5 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 4 - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 100 days ago - View on Strava
  • 100.9 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 3 - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.8 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 2 - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 102 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.5 mi ride - #GCCUSA2024 Ride 1 - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 103 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 111 days ago
  • Closing in ...
    22 Aug 2024

    The 1,200 mile "ride" starts in 10 days ...

    Slowly but surely closing in on that donation goal.

    Bring it on!

    Closing in ...
    Posted 113 days ago
  • Tribute Day
    19 Aug 2024

    This Wednesday, my huge head will be displayed at 5:51:52 PM Eastern Time (which is 4:51:52 PM Central Time and 2:51:52 PM Pacific Time).

    https://greatcyclechallenge.com/fundraising/tribute-day/tribute-day-info

    Tribute Day
    Posted 116 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 126 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 133 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 338 days ago
  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 338 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 338 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $784.70
    Received this donation 93 days ago
  • Mom & Dad S S
    $500
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks again for being my biggest supporters.”
  • Justin Walsh
    “Ride with the power of 1000 Sins!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Justin. You're awesome.”
  • Lisa and Jerry Ramirez
    “Such a great cause and you are quite the cyclist 🚴!!!!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 102 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Lisa and Jerry 😎👍”
  • Ramirez Family
    “Thank you for doing all the work to support this great cause! You Rock!”
    $250
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Greg and Kara and family. I appreciate the support you've given every year that I've done this 😎👍”
  • The Bluefield Family
    $240
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Bluefields”
  • Franklin Green
    “So grateful for your dedication to this cause Eric.”
    $207
    Received this donation 95 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks so much for your generous support every year. You're awesome 👍😎👍”
  • Daidre Hunter
    “Eric, you are such an inspiration, and have such dedication to this cause. We hope we can make some impact with our donation.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 144 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks for helping fight childhood cancer, Daidre.”
  • Jason Henkels
    $124.20
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Jason.”
  • Jeff Ramirez
    $124.20
    Received this donation 132 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks so much, Jeff.”
  • Randy Haines
    “Good luck with the challenge Eric!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks so much, Randy. I appreciate the support 👍😎👍”
  • amy kessler
    “Keep pushing! You got this!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 103 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks so much, Amy. Good luck with your fundraising too!”
  • Du and Breana
    “You're a real-life superhero, just without the cape... or the superpowers. Keep up the awesome work!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 126 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Du. I'm doing the easy part. The real Super Heros are the ones donating 😎”
  • Georgia Williams
    “Best Wishes”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 126 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks so much, Georgia 😎👍”
  • Kathy Knauer
    “Thanks Eric for all that you do to fight Cancer for Kids ! Kick Cancers Butt !!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks for helping fight childhood cancer, Kathy.”
  • Kevin Cox
    “Ride! Ride! Ride! Thinking of you, Fynn! We miss you!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks for the support Kevin ... every year you've been so generous.”
  • Lou and Vicki Ramirez
    “Eric, your dedication to riding for this cause is commendable!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks MIL and FIL.”
  • Lori and Rob Allington
    “We love that you do this, Eric!”
    $89.01
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks so much, Lori and Rob.”
  • Carlos Romero
    “It is a wonderful gift you are doing for others. Travel safe my friend.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks for the donation, Carlos 😎”
  • Sue Ransom
    $72.45
    Received this donation 116 days ago
    Eric Shepard
    Eric
    “Thanks, Aunt Sue!”
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