Ross Wunderlich
- National: 895th
- State: 2nd in SD
My Story
My cycling journey continues. That's good for keeping me in shape. Kids cancer continues. That's bad. We should have this solved by now. Again this year in the month of September (this is my 6th year), I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! As I get older and my body parts start to wear out, I have to be realistic about my cycling capabilities. I've got a reasonable goal of 300 miles which is lower than in past years. Some other commitments expected in September will keep me from riding as much this year. You all responded so generously in past years with over $15 K of investments in Cancer Research. Thank you! I understand that the economy and inflation are taking a toll on everyone's finances again this year. But, the need is still there.
Why am I doing this? Because, cancer not only kills adults, but it also kills children. We are a product of our environment and what we consume. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week. When I think of my granddaughters possibly being exposed to an environmental hazard or the things in our food or their genetics possibly causing cancer in them, I want a cure to be there...ahead of time.
Kids should be living life being the people God created them to be.
So I am raising funds again this year 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. You can donate a lump sum amount or pledge an amount per mile. Pledges per mile motivate me to ride more.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Legacy
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1,006 mi Ridden$4,372 Raised2021
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1,480 mi Ridden$3,962 Raised2022
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809 mi Ridden$934 Raised2023
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689 mi Ridden$2,190 Raised2024
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670 mi Ridden$3,669 Raised2025
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647 mi Ridden$1,746 Raised2026
My Challenge
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34.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 1, 2026
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16.1 mi ride - Last GCC Ride for 2026 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Elk Creek
29 Sep 2026One more day to go. Rode out to Elk Creek Rd today. Weather was perfect. Knee started bothering me so I cut the ride short. Almost to 600 miles for the month which is 2x what I thought could do given the trip we took.
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39.7 mi ride - Elk Creek - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Folsom
28 Sep 2026Trying to cram in a few more miles for the GCC effort. Two more days to go.
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37.4 mi ride - Folsom - Monday, September 28, 2026
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Urban Riding
27 Sep 2026Had to get caught up on what’s been going on around town. So I dug out the old hard tail MTB and rode a mix of trails, sidewalks and road.
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22.3 mi ride - Urban Riding - Sunday, September 27, 2026
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MTB
26 Sep 2026I had to take some time to get to know how to ride my MTB again. It’s been over 2 months since I rode it. Started off with some easy riding on the All American Trail and then climbed up M-Hill. Another beauty of a day.
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First Ride Back in SD
26 Sep 2026Yay. Home! My favorite route is to go out to Sheridan Lake. Good shoulders and lots of climbing. Went over to the south side recreation area this trip. Hadn’t done that before. Gorgeous day. Good to be home.
Posted 6 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$594.22Received this donation 23 days ago -
Richard Pettigrew
“Ride on Brother!”
$517.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Ross
“Thank you Richard and Amy. You’ve been huge supporters I think every year. I really appreciate it.”
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Ross D Wunderlich
“Supporting my cause”
$200Received this donation 23 days ago -
Michael McBreen
“Well done, Ross!”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
Ross
“Thanks Mike. Appreciate your support and am glad some of those miles were ridden around Oceanside. Come to think of it, none of my miles this year were in SD. Will have to change that this weekend! Hi to Mickey.”
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Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$97.54Received this donation 9 days ago -
Kevin Van Nostrand
“Supporting Ross in his support of this worthy cause! Good luck!”
$77.63Received this donation 32 days ago
Ross
“Thanks Kevin for many years of support in this effort. You are the first to donate for me in 2026. Appreciate your friendship and generosity over the years.”
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Jason Kahler
“Go Ross!”
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
Ross
“Thanks for your support my friend. I’m looking forward to getting back for our group study time.”
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Juwon Olowonigba
“Amazing cause worth riding for. Thanks for doing this!”
$51.75Received this donation 25 days ago
Ross
“Thank you Juwon. It was so awesome getting to see you. Thank you for your donation.”
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Susan Kowalchuk
“Thanks for sending the reminder! Hi to Liz! Hope you are climbing lots of hills😊.”
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
Ross
“Thank you Susan for supporting this effort. Where did you see or hear about this? Hope to meet you so I can share my thanks F2F as well.”