Vincent Urbain
- National: 749th
- State: 61st in CA
I'm Riding For
Brian D. Anderson, aka MLB.
My friend Brian D. Anderson recently passed away. He did not die of cancer, but cared deeply about people. He was an avid cyclist and this is something he would have done. While overseas, in the US Army, he got close to, and helped, children in Iraq. He was an extremely caring person with a smile that would light up an entire room. I really feel that Brian would have taken part in this fundraising and challenge if he was still with us today. By raising these funds I hope that I am in some small part helping this much needed research and making my friend Brian proud. Love you and miss you, Brian.
My Story
This September 2024, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! My 5th year of many to come.
Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So my Cannondale Topstone, Poseidon Redwood, legs and heart are raising funds through this 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.
And every ride, I Will speak Brian's name because he would be doing this with you and I.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
Vincent...aka Beej
My Legacy
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417 mi Ridden$1,796 Raised2020
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227 mi Ridden$3,418 Raised2021
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231 mi Ridden$2,262 Raised2022
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275 mi Ridden$2,006 Raised2023
My Challenge
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3.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 48 days ago -
THANK YOU!!! 😘😘😘
1 Oct 2024Many thanks to everyone that took part in this year's Great Cycle Challenge with me.
Your care and generosity is absolutely awesome. Despite the leg injuries, I pushed on through and reached my miles goal. Fell just a bit short of my fundraiser goal, but very thankful for every single dollar.
Til next year, keep on doing what you love.
Vincent
aka BJ.
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6.0 mi ride - Indoor ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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23.9 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, September 30, 2024
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First actual ride since injury
30 Sep 2024First actual ride on a bike today, since last getting injured. I know I should give it some more time to heal, but something in me was just not content just giving up on these kids. It will probably hurt later tonight, but the blood flow will hopefully be beneficial as well.
I'm going to try my best to get as many miles as I can stand tomorrow to reach the total goal of 250 miles.
Wish me luck, and thanks so much once more for your support and care.
Vincent.
aka BJ.
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7.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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5.0 mi ride - Another indoor ride. 🫤 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Injury slowing me way down.
27 Sep 2024Hello, friends.
I got a great start to this year's GCC, and that's a great thing...because I got injured with about a week and a half to go. This happened while taking a corner, at a high rate of speed, during a foggy and wet morning. I thought I was fine, but over the next 2 days the pain really came to the surgace. No broken bones, per x-rays, but the right leg feels hurt quite a bit. It hurts just walking.
So I've had to use the stationary bike at my work to get as many of the miles as I can. My original goal was 200, but I bumped it up to 250. Not sure if I can reach that.
Thank you all so much for your support and care for children. Love you guys.
Vincent.
Posted 56 days ago -
5.0 mi ride - 2nd ride after injury. Probably should have rested. - Friday, September 27, 2024
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6.0 mi ride - First post injury ride on stationary bike. 2 rides. - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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5.8 mi ride - Morning E-Bike Ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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6.0 mi ride - 2 sessions of 3 miles each. Need to rest the legs for 1 day. - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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7.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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3.0 mi ride - Maintenance indoor ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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22.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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5.6 mi ride - Evening E-Bike Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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5.8 mi ride - Morning E-Bike Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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6.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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Approaching the end of the second week
13 Sep 2024WOW! You guys have been fantastic. Thank you so much for your support and mutual care for kids everywhere. With the amount of miles I already have, I am going to go for an updated target of 250 miles.
Much love,
Vincent...aka BJ.
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6.4 mi ride - Evening E-Bike Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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5.9 mi ride - Morning E-Bike Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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11.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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5.5 mi ride - Evening E-Bike Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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6.0 mi ride - Morning E-Bike Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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5.0 mi ride - Afternoon E-Bike Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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1st week down, 3 more to go
8 Sep 2024Hello, friends.
Week 1 is done and started week 2 on a good note. Not exactly when I wanted to bike today, due to a 5K event along the Embarcadero, but I got the number of miles I wanted...and some more.
I'm fairly certain I will pass the target of 200 and perhaps reach close to 300.
I truly appreciate those of you who have taken part of this year's Great Cycle Challenge with me. Let's do this to keep our kids from battling cancer.
Posted 74 days ago -
21.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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$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 74 days ago -
7.0 mi ride - Indoor ride to keep the legs supple. - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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20.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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6.1 mi ride - Evening E-Bike Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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5.0 mi ride - Indoor ride. - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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5.7 mi ride - Evening E-Bike Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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11.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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6.3 mi ride - Afternoon E-Bike Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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18.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 1, 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.
Posted 107 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 108 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$308.35Received this donation 71 days agoVincent
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Susan Rose
$274.28Received this donation 48 days agoVincent
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Bethany Thomas
$248.40Received this donation 70 days agoVincent
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Kathleen Popovec
$207Received this donation 71 days agoVincent
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Michael Brandt
$124.20Received this donation 72 days agoVincent
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Leslie Blomquist
$120Received this donation 107 days agoVincent
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Diane Berger
$103.50Received this donation 108 days agoVincent
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Durty nellys
$103.50Received this donation 47 days agoVincent
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Elizabeth Choo-Bush
$103.50Received this donation 72 days agoVincent
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Jennifer Urbain
$103.50Received this donation 106 days agoVincent
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Brian Allen
$51.75Received this donation 74 days agoVincent
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Joann Patterson
$51.75Received this donation 72 days agoVincent
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Patricia Ponzini
$51.75Received this donation 72 days agoVincent
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Patricia Tashima
$51.75Received this donation 73 days agoVincent
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Burt Greenspan
$36.23Received this donation 108 days agoVincent
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Deb Gerstel
$36.23Received this donation 72 days agoVincent
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gallagher maureen
$36.23Received this donation 75 days agoVincent
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Ramji Digumarthi
$36.23Received this donation 73 days agoVincent
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Sanjay Shukla
$36.23Received this donation 105 days agoVincent
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Joel
$25Received this donation 71 days agoVincent