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.

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I've Ridden 131.4 mi My goal is 400 mi

My Rankings

National: 940th
State: 37th in MN

I've raised $530 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

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
Ridden

$530 Raised

2026

5,053 mi

Ridden

$5,315

Raised

My Challenge

30.3 mi ride - Paul R Route - 30 on 9/5/26 - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 23 hours ago - View on Strava
$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 1 day ago
24.4 mi ride - Pine Street and Crossways Dr - 24 - Friday, September 4, 2026

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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 2 days ago
16.4 mi ride - Marshan and Reshanu Lakes - 16 - Thursday, September 3, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
$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 3 days ago
20.1 mi ride - Eastside Park - 20 miles - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
$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 5 days ago
40.2 mi ride - Wyoming - 40 miles. - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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My Sponsors

Carl Schwanbeck
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

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”

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
Lynne Rustad
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

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”

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
Florence Bartels

“Thanks for doing this, Jeff! Do good!”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Jeff

“Thanks, Florence for supporting this great cause. See you tomorrow! Love, 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 4 days ago

Jeff

“Thanks for your support. It is very much appreciated. -Jeff”

Thanks for your support. It is very much appreciated. -Jeff
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

Jeff

“Dear Anonymous supporter. Thanks for your support. Your donation keeps me biking and makes it all worth it. God bless you, 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 2 days ago

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”

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 3 days ago

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”

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 4 days ago

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”

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
Jeff Bartels

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 67 days ago

Jeff

“Way to go! You've started the fundraising for 2026.”

Way to go! You've started the fundraising for 2026.