Tony Bowen

I am riding 500 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 94.0 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 1973rd
State: 22nd in IA

I've raised $687 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

1 Jun 2026

This year marks my 8th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge: Fight Against Kids' Cancer, a cause that is very close to my heart.

As an elementary teacher, I have seen firsthand how cancer can impact the lives of children and their families. Two of my former students battled cancer, and witnessing what they and their families endured left a lasting impression on me. No parent should ever have to watch their child go through such a difficult journey.

The official Great Cycle Challenge takes place in September, but I will begin riding in June and continue through September. Once the school year begins, my schedule becomes much busier, so I take advantage of the summer months to log as many miles as possible.

Looking ahead to this year's challenge, I will have several opportunities throughout the summer and early fall to ride local trails and gravel backroads. I also hope to share some of those miles with family members and friends along the way.

If you have supported my Great Cycle Challenge efforts in the past, I sincerely hope you will consider supporting me again this year. My fundraising goal is $500 to help support children's cancer research. If this is your first time supporting my ride, thank you for considering a donation and joining me in this important cause.

I am excited to participate in my 8th Great Cycle Challenge and continue the fight against kids' cancer.

Online Donation Link:

www.greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen

Check Donations:

If you would prefer to donate by check, please make your check payable to Children's Cancer Research Fund. I will submit all check donations once each month during June, July, August, and September.

Thank you for your support!

Tony Bowen

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

266 mi Ridden

$1,138 Raised

2018
365 mi Ridden

$777 Raised

2019
Ridden

$304 Raised

2020
306 mi Ridden

$532 Raised

2021
257 mi Ridden

$735 Raised

2022
367 mi Ridden

$583 Raised

2023
310 mi Ridden

$1,010 Raised

2024
94 mi Ridden

$687 Raised

2026

2,008 mi

Ridden

$5,766

Raised

My Challenge

17.0 mi ride - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
8.4 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
18.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
13.0 mi ride - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
9.0 mi ride - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
11.0 mi ride - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago
4.3 mi ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 3, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
6.4 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
$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 8 days ago
6.4 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$171.44
Received this donation 10 hours ago

Tony
Tom Klimczak

“Ride, Tony, ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 102 days ago

Tony

“Tom, Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge fundraiser. Your support means a great deal to me and will help make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Every mile I ride is dedicated to helping children and families facing this difficult battle, and your contribution provides both encouragement and valuable support for this important cause. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Thank you again for helping me Ride to Fight Kids' Cancer! Sincerely, Tony”

Tom, Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge fundraiser. Your support means a great deal to me and will help make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Every mile I ride is dedicated to helping children and families facing this difficult battle, and your contribution provides both encouragement and valuable support for this important cause. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Thank you again for helping me Ride to Fight Kids' Cancer! Sincerely, Tony
Arthur Suel
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tony

“Art, Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my bike rides in the fight against childhood cancer. I truly appreciate your kindness and support. It means a lot to me! ~Tony”

Art, Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my bike rides in the fight against childhood cancer. I truly appreciate your kindness and support. It means a lot to me! ~Tony
Erik Anderson

“Thanks for doing this Tony!”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Tony
Kristin and Travis V

“Will always support your endeavors! Thank you for continuing to fight against childhood cancer.”
$51.75
Received this donation 102 days ago

Tony

“Thank you to Kristin and Travis for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge ride in support of childhood cancer research. Your kindness and support help fuel every mile I ride and bring us one step closer to better treatments and cures for children battling this terrible disease. I am truly grateful for your contribution. Thank you again for your support—it means more than words can express! 🚴‍♂️💛🎗️”

Thank you to Kristin and Travis for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge ride in support of childhood cancer research. Your kindness and support help fuel every mile I ride and bring us one step closer to better treatments and cures for children battling this terrible disease. I am truly grateful for your contribution. Thank you again for your support—it means more than words can express! 🚴‍♂️💛🎗️
Michelle Dudley
$51.75
Received this donation 24 hours ago

Tony
Steven Hart
$51.75
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Tony
Bill Denton

“Kid's Cancer has struck my family and I'm donating in honor of my niece Kianna. My hope is that other kids never have to suffer from cancer in the future.”
$36.23
Received this donation 102 days ago

Tony

“Hi Bill, Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge ride to fight childhood cancer. Your support means a great deal to me. Knowing that friends like you are supporting this cause gives me extra motivation as I pedal each mile. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity! Tony”

Hi Bill, Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge ride to fight childhood cancer. Your support means a great deal to me. Knowing that friends like you are supporting this cause gives me extra motivation as I pedal each mile. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity! Tony
Andrew & Krystal Schatzle
$25.88
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Tony
Anonymous
$25.88
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Tony
Don & Derrie Rawson

“You are more than welcome; keep supporting those kids. And keep doing what you love to do.”
$25
Received this donation 1 day ago

Tony
Judy Barnhouse
$20
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Tony