Jeff Bartels

8years
Jeff Bartels
I am riding 400 mi in memory of my loved one, Russ McCormick. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 362.6 mi My goal is 400 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 788th
  • State: 34th in MN
I've raised $1,612 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Russ McCormick

Russ McCormick

My Story

1 Jul 2026

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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 I am raising funds 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.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 411 mi Ridden
    $541 Raised
    2019
  • 1,152 mi Ridden
    $664 Raised
    2020
  • 588 mi Ridden
    $267 Raised
    2021
  • 659 mi Ridden
    $785 Raised
    2022
  • 812 mi Ridden
    $514 Raised
    2023
  • 825 mi Ridden
    $735 Raised
    2024
  • 474 mi Ridden
    $1,279 Raised
    2025
  • 363 mi Ridden
    $1,612 Raised
    2026
8years
5,284 mi
Ridden
$6,397
Raised

My Challenge

  • 19.4 mi ride - Peltier Lake Route - 19 on 9/17/26 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
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  • 7.5 mi ride - Blackduck Drive - 7.6 on 9/16/26 - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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  • 32.6 mi ride - Forest Lake - 33 on 9/15/26 - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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  • 30.4 mi ride - Broadway Ave and Crossways Lake Dr - 30.5 on 9/13/26 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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  • 21.7 mi ride - Vadnais Lake Route - 2026 Edition on 9/12/26 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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  • 15.0 mi ride - Peltier Circle - Alternate Route - 15 on 9/11/26 - Friday, September 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.0 mi ride - Jody Ave - Clockwise - 31 on 9/10/26 - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 8 days ago
  • 24.3 mi ride - Crossways Lake - Centerville - 24 on 9/9/26 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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  • 6.4 mi ride - Bucher Park to Sherman Lake aborted ride - 15 on 9/8/26 - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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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!”
    $372.87
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thanks for the 82.82 % match against my donations on Kick Cancer's Butt Day and especially to those generous donors who put up the wonderful match! Thanks, Jeff”
  • Carl Schwanbeck
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Hi Carl & Linda, Thank you so much for your generous gift to this worthy cause. I just found out yesterday that my cousin has a 2 year old grandson has Neuroblastoma and is being treated for it at Children's Hospital. It makes it very real to me to continue to raise money for the kids with cancer. God bless you both. Jeff”
  • Don Weber
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Don & Carolyn, Thank you for your generous donation to the Children's Cancer Research Foundation. Your support means a lot to me as I put on the miles riding my bike around the area. Hopefully, your gift will go a long way toward reaching a cure for cancer in kids. God bless you both, Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Dear Anonymous donor, thank you for your generous donation towards the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. It will help kids with cancer. Ps, Another anonymous donor claimed he never received my Thank you which was supposed to be sent to his email. Could you please forward my response email back to me at jhbartels@comcast.net? Thanks. That will help me get to the bottom of what might be the problem. Thanks again for your donation! Jeff”
  • Lynne Rustad
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Lynne and Dave, Thank you so much for your generous gift the Children's Cancer Research Foundation. This will really help the kids. I got in 30 more miles today. Those who are donating toward this great cause are inspiring me to put on the miles for the month. God bless you, Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thank you for your generous, anonymous gift to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. You helped me reach my goal of raising $1,000 this year. Thank you, Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thank you for your generous, anonymous gift to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. You helped me reach my goal of raising $1,000 this year. Thank you, Jeff”
  • Tim Gurr
    “Make to leg muscles ache..............”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Tim, Thank you for your generous gift to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. You helped me reach my goal of raising $1,000 this year. It is very much appreciated by me, but even more so by the kids with cancer who will be helped by it. Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    “Great job Jeff! I admire your efforts to help those with cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thank you for your generous, anonymous gift to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. You helped me reach my goal of raising $1,000 this year. Thank you, Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thank you for your gift in supporting this great cause. The kids with cancer will benefit from this. Jeff”
  • Florence Bartels
    “Thanks for doing this, Jeff! Do good!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thanks, Florence for supporting this great cause. See you tomorrow! Love, Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    “Keep up the good work, Jeff.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thanks for your support. It is very much appreciated. -Jeff”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Dear Anonymous supporter. Thanks for your support. Your donation keeps me biking and makes it all worth it. God bless you, Jeff”
  • Jon Kattke
    $50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Jon, Thank you for supporting my biking efforts in supporting the Children's Cancer Research Foundation. It is very much appreciated. It's fun to ride through September for this good cause. Jeff”
  • David & Jennie
    $40
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “David & Jennie, Thank you for your donation to the Children's Cancer Research Foundation. This will help them in the fight against cancer in kids. Love you, Jeff”
  • Bob Williams
    “Keep up the good work!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Thanks Bob and Barb to contributing to this great cause. You inspire me to keep riding for the kids with cancer so that they can get the help they need. Jeff”
  • Kirsten Head
    “Keep up the good work! Stay safe and healthy as you bike the distance! God Bless!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Kirsten, Thank you for your donation to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. You helped me reach my goal of $1,000 already at the beginning of this month. The kids will certainly be helped by all the riders and funds raised this year. Blessings to you, Jeff”
  • Richard DIehl
    $10.35
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Richard, Thank you for your gift to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. It's exciting that I've already reached my goal I set for the month of September. I think this is the earliest I've ever done this thanks to all the generous donors. Jeff”
  • Jeff Bartels
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 79 days ago
    Jeff Bartels
    Jeff
    “Way to go! You've started the fundraising for 2026.”
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