Dann Holter
- National: 259th
- State: 9th in WI
I'm Riding For
In memory of: Jake, Paul, Radar, Brian, Charlie, Missy, & Kim
Also riding for: Steve & Chris...Don't give up the fight!!!
My Story
This September, I am once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
This is my 7th year supporting this cause. It's not an easy thing for me to do, but I believe it is well worth the effort!! With your help, I've managed to raise more than $12,000 (and counting!)
Why do this? 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. I've increased both my ride & fundraising goals this year to make this count!
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you for your support!!
My Legacy
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305 mi Ridden$679 Raised2020
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295 mi Ridden$791 Raised2021
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503 mi Ridden$923 Raised2022
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528 mi Ridden$1,620 Raised2023
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606 mi Ridden$4,990 Raised2024
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147 mi Ridden$3,411 Raised2025
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309 mi Ridden$3,846 Raised2026
My Challenge
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25.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 25, 2026
Logged this ride 21 hours ago - View on Strava -
23.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Tales from the bike seat - GCC ride days 9 & 10
23 Sep 20262-FER!
I've been taking it easy and not riding too hard or too far...so far, so good (although I can tell the knees and I aren't on the same terms we used to be. Distinctive "It's not you, it's me..." kinda thing going on)
It's getting darker earlier every day now, thank you Autumnal Equinox. Doing my best to get back before it's too dark, but there's still bad moons rising. Good thing I have lights!
Once I overcome the mental block to get out and get on the bike, it is (mostly, can be) a relaxed, rewarding experience. From the gaggle of geese flying overhead, to the rafter/flock/posse of turkeys, to the buck that ran in front of me and paused on a hilltop in the last rays of sunlight, it helps to keep things in perspective. Yes, I tried to get a picture. Twice! Guess he was a little shy.
I passed the half-way mark in miles tonight - not great, but I have a plan! MOST IMPORTANTLY - I've exceeded my fundraising goals, thanks to all of you!!! Give yourselves a hand, you came through again this year, and I can't thank you enough!
Here's the graph plus some scenery.
Posted 4 days ago -
25.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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22.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 21, 2026
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Tales from the Bike Seat - GCC ride day 8
21 Sep 2026No rain today! Wasn't able to finish the miles I wanted due to rusty knees, but listened to my body and played the long game. (And Sally says I never listen)
Was hoping to give you an exciting picture of spinning bike wheels - you have to settle for the bridge pic.
Posted 6 days ago -
Tales from the Bike Seat - GCC ride day 7, ride #2
21 Sep 2026Took a little tiling break after the first ride. The rain had stopped, but luckily it started again when I left for ride #2. No fancy pictures, just get'er done!
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Tales from the bike seat - GCC ride Day 7, ride #1
21 Sep 2026Yes, you read that correctly. Today is my 7th day riding. Of the month.
I had a little issue with this thing called "work". Not wanting to be unemployed or start riding at 10 pm, I chose to keep the bike in the stable.
Got out this morning, though! It was a little rainy and apparently a little foggy, but logged another 26 miles to start the day.
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Tales from the bike seat - GCC ride, Day 6
21 Sep 2026Another pleasant valley Sunday! I didn't think it was possible, but there is a greater force out there, and it was needed to get my butt out of the chair and back onto the bike seat today - Now I'm a believer!
I get so much fan mail. Little Timmy from Roughpaw, IN writes, "Hey Mr. Ernie - are you crazy or something?" Ha ha ha, Little Timmy. No, not crazy - to keep the voices quiet in my head, I listen to music while biking (using safer, bone-conduction headphones, kids...have to hear the cars & moose coming!). Today I listened to a not-so-famous fab four. Perhaps you can guess from the scant clues I've somewhat cleverly woven into this posting.
Winona Minneapolis-Beckworth from Tempe, AZ writes "Hi Dann. Do you have any graphs of your progress this year?" Why, yes, Winona. What would a ride be without graphs? I look at this and I'm happy for the progress so far - but then I think, "Look out - here comes tomorrow!"
All in all, not a bad week...but still, just a stepping stone towards the final goal. Later!
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Tales from the Bike Seat - GCC ride day 5
21 Sep 2026No rest for the wicked! I decided to try a new route today - I biked the Brown's Creek and Gateway state trails. Easy way to double my miles! Now I just need to do that 8 more times....
Posted 6 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$1,310.89Received this donation 16 days ago -
Debi & Scott Johnson
“Dann, ride with the wind! Thank you for your continuing dedication to this very worthy cause.”
$258.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thanks Debi & Scott! You're great supporters!!”
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Dori Holter
$155.25Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thanks, Mom!”
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Greg Loff
“Keep spinning.”
$155.25Received this donation 12 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Greg! Need more reindeer pancakes to finish this one!!”
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Cathy Schulze
“Way to go Dann!”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Cathy!”
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Jeffrey Meyer DBA Primerica
“Way to ride Dan! Be safe and thank you for riding for such a great cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Jeff!”
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John Zbornik
“Well done Dann!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, John-san!!”
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Joseph Erickson
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Joey! I appreciate your support!”
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Laura Lyons
“Good luck Dann!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Laura! Hope all is well!”
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Anonymous
“Thanks for your sweat! Your friends at the Red Owl”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Dann
“What!!! you guys are awesome! Thank you, kind Anonymous donor!!”
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LEIGH
“Thanks for doing this Dann! Good Luck!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Leigh!”
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Lynda Thibado
“Keep er movin Dann!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Lynda & Don!!”
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Marc Miller
“Go Dann!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thanks Marc!!”
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Rick Carlson
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Dann
“Thanks RC & Lisa!!”
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 7 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Anonymous Donor!”
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Cheryl Dintemann
“Kickstands up 😅”
$100Received this donation 1 day ago
Dann
“Thanks Cheryl!! Kickstand up & tires full 😆😆”
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Barry Olson
“Ride on!”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Dann
“You know it, Brother! Thanks!”
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Becky Reed
“Keep on going Dann! It’s a great thing you are working for!”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Becky!!”
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Craig Nelson
“Thank you for riding to help others. You’re great!”
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Craig!”
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Jim - Julie Moy
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Dann
“Thank you, Jim & Julie!!”