Kimberly Stewart
- National: 940th
- State: 79th in CA
I'm Riding For
Hadley Crain
Hadley was just about to turn 6 years old in November 2019 when, after unexplained foot pain and struggling to walk, doctors diagnosed her with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After an excruciatly trying time navigating chemotherapy with the COVID-19 pandemic, Hadley finally got to ring the bell in 2022. Fast forward two years: she will turn 11 in November, she is a budding theatre star, and she is still cancer free! I will continue to ride in honor of her amazing cheetah strength and perseverance.
My Story
I’m so excited and up for the challenge of riding 400 miles in this year’s Great Cycle Challenge!
**RECORD SCRATCH DISCLAIMER ** This is my eighth year actively participating in the Great Cycle Challenge-- my 9 Year Legacy badge is thanks to year 1 when I had cold pedals!-- and under normal circumstances, I would pledge to ride 800 miles this year, not 400. So, why am I cutting myself short? Because every year I have challenged myself in 100 mile increments and comfortably surpassed that goalpost. With 600 done for Years 7 and 8, I have officially met my mileage match! For Year 9, road closures, lots of construction at my work place, and a general busy schedule with my family are all giving me excellent reasons to scale back this year. I've never made a Challenge Goal that I haven't met, and I won't start now. So, 400 miles it is. Should be easy!
This year, my reasons to ride are two fold. I'll be riding in memory of my good friend and fellow GCCer, Tony Reyes, who sadly and suddenly lost his life in June 2024. Tony was my cycling buddy and his death has had a profound effect on me. I have ridden with Tony in Great Cycle Challenges since 2021 and it simply won't be the same without him this year and future years, riding with and cheering each other on.
Additionally, I continue to ride for all of the families (including Hadley's) that still need support after the day comes that they can watch their kiddo ring the bell, proclaiming that they have beat cancer. It is in these "after" times that families are most sensitive to the physical and emotional toll of a cancer recurrence and it can be hard to know how to give support. One way I know I can always help is by raising awareness about pediatric cancer and money for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund to pave the way for new treatments and therapies so our babies can have more options for helping their bodies recover from this horrible disease, and stay recovered.
My Legacy
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94 mi RiddenRaised2016
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135 mi Ridden$1,120 Raised2017
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221 mi Ridden$1,292 Raised2018
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385 mi Ridden$1,819 Raised2019
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515 mi Ridden$1,825 Raised2020
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524 mi Ridden$2,371 Raised2021
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601 mi Ridden$2,026 Raised2022
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601 mi Ridden$2,264 Raised2023
My Challenge
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4.2 mi ride - #GCCUSA DAY 30 and done! Thank you everyone! - Monday, September 30, 2024
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78.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA Day 28. Lighthouse Ride 2024 and LONGEST RIDE YET with my Ride and Let’s-Not-Die!! - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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18.0 mi ride - #GCCUSA Day 27, a relaxed and therapeutic ride with my ride-but-let's-not-die - Friday, September 27, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - #GCCUSA Day 25. Someone left a small cash donation for me on my bike! - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 24 on the road again… - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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27.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 21, spectacular ride with my GCC cohort! - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 20. FINAL 10 DAYS! - Friday, September 20, 2024
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4.6 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 19, let's goooo HOOOOME! - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 19, let's gooooo! - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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$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.
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 18. Hustlin' that hustle! - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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4.6 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 17. Donuts with Grownups in the morning, Taco Tuesday dinner at night. Quick ride... - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 16. Two days off over the weekend, back at it! - Monday, September 16, 2024
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3.3 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 13 bonus ride with the kiddos - Friday, September 13, 2024
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15.0 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 13. I love this route. - Friday, September 13, 2024
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11.2 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 12: tired body, left late, stoplights not on my side, ride cut short. BOO! - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 11: (Almost) all green lights! - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 10: Kick Cancer's Butt Day! All donations matched! THANK YOU EVERYONE! - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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$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.
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 9: New week, new goals! - Monday, September 9, 2024
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13.6 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 6: The new commute! - Friday, September 6, 2024
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30.6 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 7: fantastic long ride! - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 5: I could make this route a habit! - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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13.7 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 4: I wonder if I can make it to work on time... - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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15.3 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 3: Off work and riding early to beat the heat! - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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2.3 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 2: quickie family ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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20.5 mi ride - GCCUSA Day 1: Out with Sunshine and our Tony! - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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$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 111 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
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Debi Flint
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Mary Adams
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Annette Siefert
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Elizabeth Eaton
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