Rich Murphy

Rich Murphy
Riding 500 miles in memory of my friend Mark Conover (Olympian, coach and cancer fighter) to help kids fighting cancer live big lives. Please support my ride!
I've Ridden 261.3 mi My goal is 500 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 862nd
  • State: 73rd in CA
I've raised $1,528 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mark Conover

Mark Conover

Mark had a wonderfully dry and witty sense of humor .... usually delivered with that understated timing that made it even funnier. But beneath that wit was a guy who cared deeply about people. He loved coaching, and he especially loved the athletes he coached. He believed in them, challenged them, and took genuine pride in watching them grow. And not just as athletes, but as young adults. That was Mark: funny, competitive, caring, and completely invested in the people around him.

My Story

16 Sep 2026

This September, I’m riding 500 miles in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids’ cancer, and I’m carrying two people with me: my brother Chris and my friend Mark Conover.

Chris passed away a year ago. If he were here, I’m pretty sure he’d tell me, “You’ve got a bike. Go do something worthwhile. Make the time”

Mark was an Olympian, a great coach, a good friend, and one tough guy. He fought cancer three times with that same determination.

Kids facing cancer deserve the chance to be all in on life too - playing ball, riding bikes, laughing with friends, driving their parents crazy, and making memories.

So I’m riding for them, for Mark, and for Chris, and raising money for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

If you’d like to support my ride, I’d be grateful... OR..if you’d rather make your donation directly to a local organization helping children and families in our own community, please consider Jack’s Helping Hand. They do wonderful work supporting local children facing cancer and other serious illnesses, and their families

https://www.jackshelpinghand.org/

While we’re here and able, we ought to do some good. Just do it, right?

My Challenge

  • 6.6 mi ride - Bob Jone CTC Ride - Thursday, September 17, 2026
    Logged this ride 10 hours ago
  • 9.4 mi ride - Dairy to SLO (Back Door) - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 9.4 mi ride - SLO to Dairy - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 13.4 mi ride - Morro to Work - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Dairy Creek to backdoor SLO - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 9.5 mi ride - SLO to Dairy - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 15.3 mi ride - Morro and Back - Sunday, September 13, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 7.5 mi ride - to morro - Sunday, September 13, 2026
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • $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 5 days ago
  • 7.3 mi ride - Morro to Home - Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Maureen McMahon
    “Enjoy your rides and memories as you pedal! Awesome job and happy trails❤️ Love from your east coast cousins - Mo, Kara, Beth& Dave- and Magnus🍀”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Oh my!! Thanks for the support guys!! Best East Coast West Coast connection evah!”
  • Michael Murphy
    “Wheelin n healin baby!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Wheelin' n eFfffin' Healin' baby! Thanks son!”
  • Sean Murphy
    $258.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “"Wheeling n healing", as your big bro would say. Thanks son! Let's ride Bob Jones with the kids soon!!”
  • Anonymous
    “Way to take action Rich! May pedaling heal us all!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Thank you anonymous human! Very kind and generous. Cheers!”
  • Pete Rodgers
    “Mark was a warrior. He was a huge inspiration and a leader, especially after diagnosed with a horrible disease. Way to carry the flag Murf.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “A flag to be hoisted down at McCarthy's perhaps!! Thanks boss!”
  • Sarah Dains
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Thank you beautiful daughter of mine! Now get those grandbabies out there on two wheels!!”
  • Lori Murphy
    “well done rich”
    $100
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Thanks sis!”
  • Brett Roseberry
    “Good job, Murph!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Rosie!! Thanks for the support mate!”
  • Jack Tibb
    “The Con Mon was one of the greatest SLO ever had! A tremendous athlete, father and friend! Always think about him when the Olympic marathon is on!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “The "CON MAN"! Cheers Tibbs!”
  • Kim Batchelder
    “You Da Man!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “I'm the man? You da man! Thanks Kim. See you this fall!”
  • Larry Allen
    “Great cause Murph!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Cheers! Thanks Larry!”
  • Jose Luis Caceres
    $30
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “Thank you colleague and friend!”
  • joseph van thyne
    “That is a great cause rich. I lost my brother Jim at age 58 two years ago due to heart issue. You can think of my brother James cal Polly Slo graduate on your next ride”
    $26.79
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Rich Murphy
    Rich
    “JoMomma! Will do! Thanks mate!”
  • Rich Murphy
    “I thought I should put my money where my mouth is. Match my donation! What say you?”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 16 days ago
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