Pavlos Honderich

7years
Pavlos Honderich
I am riding 150 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 94.3 mi My goal is 150 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 2232nd
  • State: 16th in AL
I've raised $924 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 2024

This September, I am taking part in my 7th Great Cycle Challenge to help in the fight against childhood cancers!

GCC is a national fundraiser that raises funds for Children's Cancer Research Fund, funding their work to develop lifesaving treatments and hopefully find a cure for childhood, and hopefully all cancers.

This year marks the 7th year that I've participated in the event going back to 2016. Over the past 6 events I’ve raised over $8,000 ($2,050 in 2024 alone) and ridden nearly 3,000 miles.

This year, my fundraising goal is $2,500 and I hope to ride 150 miles. I'll be on vacation in Greece almost all of September and most of October, the core 2 months of the challenge. While I have a bike on the island, getting in distance rides is not what it is back home ;)

If you are able, please consider supporting my fundraiser by making a donation to the wonderful cause.

Your support will change lives.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,013 mi Ridden
    $1,609 Raised
    2016
  • 693 mi Ridden
    $1,308 Raised
    2017
  • 576 mi Ridden
    $776 Raised
    2018
  • 296 mi Ridden
    $1,920 Raised
    2021
  • 167 mi Ridden
    $511 Raised
    2022
  • 213 mi Ridden
    $2,050 Raised
    2023
7years
3,052 mi
Ridden
$9,098
Raised

My Challenge

  • Picture of the snake
    4 Oct 2024

    He's just a baby. I recently learned that they're protected and you're not allowed to kill them. I tried to get him off the road. He was absolutely motionless until I made contact with him with a branch and even then not very aggressive. I failed getting him off the road as it's a very steep incline behind the church and the curb, which is made of marble stone, it's about double height...

    Regarding their aggression, once about 30 years ago I encountered one that I saw on the side of a footpath and he seemed far more bold than the one in the video. Granted I was a teenager at the time and startled.

    https://youtu.be/TjjFa_YRpfw?si=46KtSd-BIQV-zvpE

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vipera_ammodytes

    Picture of the snake
    Posted 80 days ago
  • Shoe failure picture
    4 Oct 2024

    A picture of my shoe after the failure...

    Shoe failure picture
    Posted 80 days ago
  • First Tinos ride cut short due to shoe failure and viper "attack" ;)
    4 Oct 2024

    I've not been able to ride while here due to a pulled muscle in my mid back caused from hauling luggage at the start of our trip. It healed up within about 1.5 weeks but I took it easy because it kept flaring up. Another reason our hikes on the island were somewhat delayed until this last week...

    In any case this morning I set out and rode a few miles.

    On one of my loops I noticed a tiny baby viper (local Ochia - horned nosed viper, very poisonous) along the side of the road. I was riding pretty much on the white side line and he tried to take a nip at my tire. Obviously completely ineffective but I rode up a bit further before I got off to investigate. In the process of taking a few photos of the snake, the sole of my shoe completely detached from the shoe, cleat and all... Probably best that it was detached while I was _off_ the bike than while I was riding say uphill. I can apparently only attach one photo to a blog post so I'm attaching a small photo of the snake and bike. I'll try to attach more, if not to a follow-on blog...

    In the photo that I've attached you can see this tiny snake right on the white line of the road.

    First Tinos ride cut short due to shoe failure and viper "attack" ;)
    Posted 80 days ago
  • 6.3 mi ride - First Tinos ride run short due to shoe failure... And viper 'attack' ; - Friday, October 4, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 80 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 104 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 104 days ago
  • 22.0 mi ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 107 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 107 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 109 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 110 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 111 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!”
    $412.06
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Karen Honderich
    “Keep cycling on! We love you - Karen, Sophia and Olivia”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Mom and Dad
    “We're proud of you!”
    $82.80
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Pavlos Honderich
    “Multiple Cash donations from St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Sept 1. Thank you all!”
    $77
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Eleni Honderich
    $72.45
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Abbie Merkl
    “Get after it!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Josh Ciardelli
    “Let's go!”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Parker Family
    $36.23
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • James Doggrell
    $25.88
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Joseph Zongolowicz
    $20.70
    Received this donation 93 days ago
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