Kevin Bowler
- National: 36th
- State: 5th in IL
I'm Riding For
Scott Sinotte & Joan Oosterbaan
Five years ago, I was introduced to the GCC by a childhood friend, Scott Sinotte. We were neighbors and classmates growing up, and both loved the outdoors, whether it was biking, swimming, playing street hockey, pickup baseball games, you name it. The GCC connected with me as a lifelong fan of bicycling and also as cancer survivor who witnessed kids and their families also dealing with cancer. So I followed Scott's lead and joined the challenge. I considered not riding in the GCC this year. However, as Scott and another dear friend/classmate Joan Oosterbaan (Buczkowski) passed earlier this year, I decided to ride on. Both Scott and Joan lived active lifestyles and have wonderful families with whom they shared their passions of outdoors and sports. I will honor them both as I ride this September. Please help me support the fight against children's cancer. Give thanks each day to those who have impacted your lives and make it better.
My Story
This will be my 5th year participating in the September month-long Great Cycle Challenge. In the first 4 year's, I've been able to ride over 1600 miles and raise almost $36K. As a cancer survivor myself, it is an opportunity for me to give back doing something I enjoy. It is a way to honor those who supported me in so many ways throughout my cancer journey. Kids fighting their own battles, along with their families, need support too.
My Legacy
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532 mi Ridden$10,486 Raised2021
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532 mi Ridden$7,849 Raised2022
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354 mi Ridden$8,353 Raised2023
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203 mi Ridden$8,411 Raised2024
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109 mi Ridden$10,583 Raised2025
My Challenge
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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, December 12, 2025
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0.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, December 4, 2025
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2025 GCC Complete
1 Oct 2025As September has come to a close, I'd like to thank all Great Cycle Challenge supporters for another successful campaign. We were able to raise $10.5k, which is 35th among all GCC participants nationally. Though time and weather didn't always cooperate, I was able to ride over 100 miles. In five years of the GCC, we've been able to raise $45.6k and ridden 1700+ miles.
Overall in 2025, total GCC riders pedaled 1.7 million miles and raised $7MM to fight children's cancer. Thank you all for your tremendous support to a great cause.
Lastly, my thoughts will continue being with the Sinotte and Oosterbaan families. A big thank you to them for allowing me to share this years ride with them.
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1.0 mi ride - Scott Sinotte - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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1.0 mi ride - Joan Oosterbaan - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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34.6 mi ride - Fox River Trail - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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30.6 mi ride - Chicago North Branch Trail - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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15.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025
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15.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 6, 2025
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11.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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My Sponsors
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Kathy Scherer
$1,035Received this donation 133 days ago
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Margaret Bowler
$1,035Received this donation 114 days ago
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Mary Bowler and Joe Greenberg
$1,035Received this donation 114 days ago
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$890.90Received this donation 94 days ago -
JP Oosterbaan
$517.50Received this donation 133 days ago
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Matching Gift from Davidson Companies on behalf of Stephen Nelson
$517.50Received this donation 102 days ago
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Paul Manghera
$517.50Received this donation 109 days ago
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Anonymous
$517.50Received this donation 124 days ago
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John and Anne Madden
$310.50Received this donation 121 days ago
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Brian Brees
$274.28Received this donation 94 days ago
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Tim Cole
$274.28Received this donation 94 days ago
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Kevin Bowler
$265Received this donation 133 days ago
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Irwin and Wendy Steinberg via the Steinberg Family Fund
$250Received this donation 108 days ago
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Alex & Janeen Paul
$207Received this donation 132 days ago
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Chris Oosterbaan
$207Received this donation 130 days ago
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Ed & Mary Buczkowski
$207Received this donation 125 days ago
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Elliot Kulick
$124.20Received this donation 133 days ago
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Eric Mantel
$124.20Received this donation 94 days ago
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John Bielefeld
$124.20Received this donation 94 days ago
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Bert and Terri Cooper
$103.50Received this donation 129 days ago
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