Rory Closz

8years
Rory Closz
I am riding 300 mi for Mike. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 566.1 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 3344th
  • State: 156th in MI
I've raised $625 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mike

Mike

Mike always made fun of my addiction to fitness, but he was also one of my biggest supporters. Love you, bro.

My Story

10 Sep 2024

Last year, my family was hit with a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Seeing how this event has impacted my family has been a truly harrowing experience, but seeing how this terrible event has brought us closer together has been extremely heartening.

I’m riding to raise awareness that cancer touches us all - maybe not directly, but definitely closer to home than we think it does.

I started with the GCC to give myself a reason to keep my mileage on the bike up, but now I come back every year to raise awareness that there is hope with every diagnosis.

Childhood cancer is another animal entirely. Nobody - least of all kids - should have to live with this diagnosis. So this year I’m riding for kids, and I’m riding for Mike. Love you, brother.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 861 mi Ridden
    $359 Raised
    2016
  • 344 mi Ridden
    $603 Raised
    2017
  • 682 mi Ridden
    $500 Raised
    2018
  • 320 mi Ridden
    $1,008 Raised
    2019
  • 888 mi Ridden
    $614 Raised
    2020
  • 258 mi Ridden
    $500 Raised
    2022
  • 329 mi Ridden
    $2,201 Raised
    2023
8years
4,248 mi
Ridden
$6,410
Raised

My Challenge

  • 22.1 mi ride - Zwift - Waisted 8 in Watopia - Sunday, December 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 22 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 23.5 mi ride - Zwift - Coast to Coast in Watopia - Saturday, December 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 mi ride - Zwift - Beach Island Loop in Watopia - Monday, December 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.2 mi ride - Zwift - Tick Tock in Watopia - Sunday, December 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.3 mi ride - Zwift - Going Coastal in Watopia - Thursday, December 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.1 mi ride - Zwift - Loopin Lava in Watopia - Sunday, December 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.4 mi ride - Zwift - Mayan San Remo in Watopia - Saturday, December 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.7 mi ride - Zwift - The Classic in Watopia - Monday, December 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 mi ride - Zwift - Watopia's Waistband in Watopia - Saturday, November 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 mi ride - Zwift - Tempus Fugit in Watopia - Saturday, November 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.6 mi ride - Zwift - Volcano Circuit in Watopia - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 62 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.2 mi ride - Zwift - SST Bursts 8 in Makuri Islands - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 84 days ago
  • 6.3 mi ride - Zwift - Two Bridges Loop in Watopia - Monday, September 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 84 days ago - View on Strava
  • 107.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 85 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 95 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.0 mi ride - Zwift - SST Bursts 8 in London - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.0 mi ride - Zwift - SST (Short) in Watopia - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.5 mi ride - Zwift - Sweet Spot 6 in Watopia - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 18.5 mi ride - Zwift - Sweet Spot 6 in Watopia - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2024 Kickoff
    10 Sep 2024

    This year I'm riding in my 8th GCC. This year I'll also be (hopefully) completing my second full-distance triathlon at Ironman Chattanooga in September.

    My goal for my GCC2024 ride is 300 miles and $500. To kick off this year, I've already completed a century ride and thrown in my own $100 donation.

    I love to see how much this Challenge has grown since my first year participating and it's great to see the number of GCC jerseys I see out in my own cycle areas.

    Keep on spinning.

    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
  • 100.6 mi ride - Century Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago
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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!”
    $130.29
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Clare & Dave Closz
    “We love you, Ro. keep on pedaling!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 58 days ago
  • Sara Trigg
    $36.23
    Received this donation 102 days ago
    Rory Closz
    Rory
    “Thanks so much, Sara!”
  • Sidney Long
    $36.23
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Pam Riley-Barbier
    “Thanks for doing this Rory and cycle away!!!”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    Rory Closz
    Rory
    “Thank you, Pam!”
  • Tracy Zylstra
    “Way to go.. you got this”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    Rory Closz
    Rory
    “Thanks Tracy!!”
  • Harper family Harper
    “Let’s go Rory. You got this”
    $10.35
    Received this donation 100 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $132
    Received this donation 84 days ago
  • Rory Closz
    “Kickin' it off.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 104 days ago
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