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 195.7 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 1966th
State: 22nd in IA

I've raised $739 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
196 mi Ridden

$739 Raised

2026

2,109 mi

Ridden

$5,818

Raised

My Challenge

9.0 mi ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
20.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Monday, September 14, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago
20.0 mi ride - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
14.0 mi ride - Saturday, September 12, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
15.6 mi ride - Evening Ride - Friday, September 11, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
8.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
17.0 mi ride - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
8.4 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
18.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 10 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 8 days ago

Tony
Tom Klimczak

“Ride, Tony, ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 109 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 16 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 9 days ago

Tony

“Thank you, my friend, for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge! Your generosity means a lot to me personally. I’m grateful to have great people like you in my corner as I put in the miles and raise money for such an important cause. 🚴‍♂️❤️”

Thank you, my friend, for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge! Your generosity means a lot to me personally. I’m grateful to have great people like you in my corner as I put in the miles and raise money for such an important cause. 🚴‍♂️❤️
Jeff Knouse
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Tony

“Thank you for helping me keep the wheels turning in the fight against childhood cancer! 🚴‍♂️ Your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge will help support kids and families affected by cancer. I’m grateful for your support and excited to put those miles in!”

Thank you for helping me keep the wheels turning in the fight against childhood cancer! 🚴‍♂️ Your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge will help support kids and families affected by cancer. I’m grateful for your support and excited to put those miles in!
Kristin and Travis V

“Will always support your endeavors! Thank you for continuing to fight against childhood cancer.”
$51.75
Received this donation 109 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 9 days ago

Tony

“A huge THANK YOU for your donation to my Great Cycle Challenge! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Every donation helps, and knowing that friends and family are behind me makes those miles a little easier. 🚴‍♂️😊”

A huge THANK YOU for your donation to my Great Cycle Challenge! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Every donation helps, and knowing that friends and family are behind me makes those miles a little easier. 🚴‍♂️😊
Steven Hart
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tony

“Hart Family, Thank you for helping me turn miles on the bike into hope for kids battling cancer. Your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge means more than you know. I’ll be thinking of your support every time I turn the pedals! 🚴‍♂️💪🎗️”

Hart Family, Thank you for helping me turn miles on the bike into hope for kids battling cancer. Your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge means more than you know. I’ll be thinking of your support every time I turn the pedals! 🚴‍♂️💪🎗️
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 109 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 8 days ago

Tony

“Schatzle Family, A huge THANK YOU for your donation to my Great Cycle Challenge! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Every donation helps, and knowing that friends and family are behind me makes those miles a little easier. 🚴‍♂️😊”

Schatzle Family, A huge THANK YOU for your donation to my Great Cycle Challenge! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Every donation helps, and knowing that friends and family are behind me makes those miles a little easier. 🚴‍♂️😊
Anonymous
$25.88
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tony

“Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge! Your support means a lot to me and helps me continue riding and raising money to fight childhood cancer. Every dollar makes a difference, and I truly appreciate you being part of this journey with me. 🚴‍♂️💛”

Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge! Your support means a lot to me and helps me continue riding and raising money to fight childhood cancer. Every dollar makes a difference, and I truly appreciate you being part of this journey with me. 🚴‍♂️💛
Don & Derrie Rawson

“You are more than welcome; keep supporting those kids. And keep doing what you love to do.”
$25
Received this donation 9 days ago

Tony

“Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge. I ride because kids shouldn't have to fight cancer, and your support helps make this effort possible. I’m grateful to have you riding along with me in spirit! 🚴‍♂️🎗️”

Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Great Cycle Challenge. I ride because kids shouldn't have to fight cancer, and your support helps make this effort possible. I’m grateful to have you riding along with me in spirit! 🚴‍♂️🎗️
Judy Barnhouse
$20
Received this donation 8 days ago

Tony

“Thank you for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge! I truly appreciate your generous donation. Your support helps me keep riding for kids fighting cancer. 🚴‍♂️🎗️”

Thank you for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge! I truly appreciate your generous donation. Your support helps me keep riding for kids fighting cancer. 🚴‍♂️🎗️