Joe Flesch
- National: 82nd
- State: 2nd in NJ
I'm Riding For
Rebecca JOY Flesch
"Carrying On" - One year her encouragement and congratulations to my ride included her saying, “Just keep going” and “Dad, you’re the sh$t”. You see, Rebecca JOY believed what we all do - kids should be living life, not fighting for it. Even as she fought cancer so bravely, herself, she KNEW this and continued to reach out to strangers to give support and encouragement (I have her writings and social media posts to prove it!).
My Story
If not us...who? And if not now...when?
That WHY will NEVER change. Yet, just before my FOURTH Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) in September 2025, our family began to experience the unimaginable.
And the WHY got BIGGER. PLEASE READ ON…
Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year with cancer in the US and 38 children die every week. Raising money for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, through the GCC, has been part of our family since 2021.
In late August of 2025, our 32-y/o daughter Rebecca JOY, was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. For the next 7 weeks, she fought tirelessly, with bravery and a “badass bitch” attitude and strength that was congruent with her life. Her humanness never wavered, making sure her aides and caregivers ate BEFORE SHE did and making sure they laughed WHEN she did - the most unselfish gesture we have ever seen. That experience made us commit to “carrying on” what she represents, both, as part of and after her transition in mid-October of 2025.
As I plan for this year’s ride, in September of 2026, I reflected back on 3 things that she personally made sure of contributing to every GCC ride I’ve taken and which I will be DEEPLY focused on this year. She continues to give ALL of us comforting signs and reminders of her presence:
> Talk to me - I still hear you
> I have never stopped cheering you on
> You are stronger than you realize.
2026 honors Rebecca JOY; her spirit = OUR PURPOSE. I know she will visit me during my rides: as a bird, yellow butterflies and flowers with 11:11 and 2:22 appearing on my smart watch - just as she does every day.
As she believed in, I am riding for ALL of those affected by cancer - helping them to receive lifesaving treatments and to ultimately find a cure.
Please support me by making a donation to give the children the brighter futures THEY deserve.
Your donation will change lives. Your support will honor Rebecca JOY.
Remember: None of us is stronger than all of us.
Thank you.
My Legacy
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424 mi Ridden$1,667 Raised2021
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76 mi Ridden$733 Raised2023
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302 mi Ridden$796 Raised2024
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Ridden$594 Raised2025
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Ridden$2,566 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 3 days ago -
14.4 mi ride - 9–1-2026 RT WCNJ to Lambertville_From Apple Watch - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Logged this ride 6 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 11 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 23 days ago -
$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 26 days ago -
$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 26 days ago -
$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 73 days ago
My Sponsors
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Christine Obrian
“Thinking of you and Rebecca Joy on this years ride. Thank you for pedaling for a cure for five years straight. Sending you and your family so much love.”
$258.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Joe
“💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛 thank you so much for the donation and words of love, support and remembrance of JOY! You all have always meant so much to her!!”
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The Simon Family
“In honor of our Rebecca Joy - I know she is so proud of you both on ride day and every day!”
$258.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Joe
“🫶 💕 Thank you!”
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Allen, Laura & Nick Sondej
“We know Rebecca Joy will be guiding you during every step of your journey. Send love, strength and support.”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago
Joe
“Thank you all so much! It means a lot in so many ways. 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛”
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Clear Cycle Advisors, LLC
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
Joe
“Thank you so VERY much!!”
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Anonymous
“Rebecca Joy will be riding right beside you!”
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Joe
“💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛 thank you so much!”
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Ellen and Wayne Spence
“In honor of our beautiful and shining light, Rebecca JOY! 💛 Just keep going, Bro! We are continually amazed by your commitment and dedication to such a worthy cause. May Rebecca be with you every mile of your journey and come to you in the beauty of your surroundings. Sending our love, support, and thanks for your continued inspiration. We love you! 🚴❤️”
$103.50Received this donation 25 days ago
Joe
“🫶 💕 Thank you! Especially your love, friendship and words of encouragement!”
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James Harle
“Joe…may every pedal stroke bring you comfort and add fuel to the fight against this diesease!”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Joe
“Appreciate your donation and thoughtful words of encouragement 🙌👊💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛”
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Janet and Howard Cohen
“We support you and this great organization and know that Rebecca will be with you every step of your journey! ❤️”
$103.50Received this donation 22 days ago
Joe
“💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛 thank you both so much!!”
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Karen and Brit
$103.50Received this donation 25 days ago
Joe
“🫶 💕 Thank you Karen and Brit.”
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Olivia Franzzo
$103.50Received this donation 13 days ago
Joe
“Thank you, SO MUCH - I also carry a ride list with me every year which has included your very special someone for several years, now...and ALWAYS. 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛”
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Paula Berg
“You bring light to everything you do. I love you and support you. Your love has no boundaries Joe. We will be rooting you on especially Rebecca.”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Joe
“Thank you for the donation, love and support. We all "ride on". 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛”
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Rachel, Eric, Owen and Lily Curran
“Uncle Joe-This is a beautiful way to honor Rebecca. We love you guys and miss Rebecca every single day.”
$103.50Received this donation 13 days ago
Joe
“Thank you so much for your generous donation, and wonderful words of support. 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛 🫶”
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Rana and Howard Messler
“In honor of Rebecca Joy…your purpose Howard and I are honored to donate to this amazing cause. Ride this race with love and determination for the “bad ass bitch” who lives in our hearts forever as well as all the children and families that have been affected by this disease. With all our heart and much love.”
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago
Joe
“🫶 💕 Thank you!”
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Roger Deacon
“Joe: Thinking of you as you ride on for Rebecca JOY. Roger”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago
Joe
“Thank you for such a wonderful gesture, Roger. We really appreciate it 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛. Hope the fam is doing well.”
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Sheila Dochnal
“This was a passion for you that began 5 years ago. I now see this as your mission to honor Rebecca Joy's legacy. Love, Doc and Sheila”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Joe
“💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛 thank you both so much!!”
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The Ascoli Family
“Go unc!! Cheering you on with all our love and in memory of Rebec <3”
$103.50Received this donation 10 days ago
Joe
“💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛 thank you so much for the donation and words of love, support and remembrance of JOY!”
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Vivian Alvarado Rosen
“Go Papa Flesch!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago
Joe
“Thank you so much! 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛”
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Fermata Strategic Ventures LLC
“Cheering on this year's ride honoring our Rebecca JOY! Her spirit will ALWAYS ignite our inspiration and motivation. Her creative force, industry expertise, insightful writings, compassionate approach to challenging the status quo, and insistence that everyone be the best versions of themselves, will endure FOREVER. nós te amamos and te amo 💛🌻🙏🕉️🫶🕉️🙏🌻💛”
$93.33Received this donation 7 days ago
Joe
“🫶 💕 Thank you!”
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Antoine OKarma
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Joe
“Finally came through 🤷♂️😬 👊🙌. Appreciate your donation. 💛🌻🕉️🙏🌻💛”
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Marina Matthes
“I’m so proud of you! Have a safe ride!”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Joe
“🫶 💕 Thank you!”