Final Week of my 2026 Great Cycle Challenge

Today I rode a little over 10 miles, bringing my September total to 104 miles.

That means I have officially reached my original riding goal of 100 miles.

And thanks to an incredible group of friends, family, clients and supporters, I’ve also reached my $3,000 fundraising goal.

But with seven days still left in September, I’m not quite ready to stop.

This is my fourth year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge, and over time riding has become much more than simply collecting miles. Mountain biking has taught me that 10 miles on dirt — climbing, descending, navigating rocks, roots and technical terrain — can be a pretty big day. I can’t ride every day, but I still have two rides planned this weekend and hope to add another 20–25 miles before September comes to an end.

This final week also has a very special meaning.

Earlier this week I learned that one of my clients, Shelly, is fighting pancreatic cancer. I told Shelly and her husband, Art, that I wanted to dedicate these final rides to her.

So I’m not setting another mileage goal or another fundraising number.

No new finish line.

I’m simply going to keep riding, keep raising what I can, cross my fingers… and say **pretty please**.

If you’ve been thinking about making a donation, I would be hugely grateful for one final push.

Every additional dollar supports research and better treatments for children fighting cancer — giving them more chances for birthdays, bike rides, school days and all of the ordinary moments that become incredibly precious when cancer enters a family’s life.

We’ve already reached the goals.

Now let’s just see how strong we can finish.

For Shelly. ❤️