Kevin Bowler

- National: 33rd
- State: 5th in IL
I'm Riding For
Scott Sinotte & Joan Oosterbaan

Five years ago, I was introduced to the GCC by a childhood friend, Scott Sinotte. We were neighbors and classmates growing up, and both loved the outdoors, whether it was biking, swimming, playing street hockey, pickup baseball games, you name it. The GCC connected with me as a lifelong fan of bicycling and also as cancer survivor who witnessed kids and their families also dealing with cancer. So I followed Scott's lead and joined the challenge. I considered not riding in the GCC this year. However, as Scott and another dear friend/classmate Joan Oosterbaan (Buczkowski) passed earlier this year, I decided to ride on. Both Scott and Joan lived active lifestyles and have wonderful families with whom they shared their passions of outdoors and sports. I will honor them both as I ride this September. Please help me support the fight against children's cancer. Give thanks each day to those who have impacted your lives and make it better.
My Story
This will be my 5th year participating in the September month-long Great Cycle Challenge. In the first 4 year's, I've been able to ride over 1600 miles and raise almost $36K. As a cancer survivor myself, it is an opportunity for me to give back doing something I enjoy. It is a way to honor those who supported me in so many ways throughout my cancer journey. Kids fighting their own battles, along with their families, need support too.
My Legacy
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532 mi Ridden$10,486 Raised2021
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532 mi Ridden$7,849 Raised2022
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354 mi Ridden$8,353 Raised2023
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203 mi Ridden$8,411 Raised2024
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107 mi Ridden$10,510 Raised2025
My Challenge
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34.6 mi ride - Fox River Trail - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava -
30.6 mi ride - Chicago North Branch Trail - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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15.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025
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15.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 6, 2025
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11.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava -
Sept 1 GCC Kicks Off
1 Sep 2025Today marks the kickoff to the month-long Great Cycle Challenge to raise money in the fight against children's cancer. I cannot give enough thanks to the tremendous support many have given already.
A couple weeks ago, members of our Hackett Catholic Central Class of '85 gathered in Kalamazoo MI to celebrate our 40th reunion and lifelong friendships and blessings. We also took time to honor classmates who sadly are no longer with us, including Scott Sinotte and Joan Oosterbaan (Buczkowski), for whom I am riding this year. They will always be with us in spirit and are missed by many.
I look forward to some great weather ahead, getting away from the golf course (just a bit), and getting in some great bike rides in the weeks ahead.
Thanks you all so much, and I'll post an update later in the month.
Posted 26 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 43 days ago -
$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 55 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 55 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 56 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kathy Scherer
$1,035Received this donation 55 days agoKevin
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Margaret Bowler
$1,035Received this donation 36 days agoKevin
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Mary Bowler and Joe Greenberg
$1,035Received this donation 36 days agoKevin
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$890.90Received this donation 16 days ago -
JP Oosterbaan
$517.50Received this donation 55 days agoKevin
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Matching Gift from Davidson Companies on behalf of Stephen Nelson
$517.50Received this donation 24 days agoKevin
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Paul Manghera
$517.50Received this donation 32 days agoKevin
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Anonymous
$517.50Received this donation 47 days agoKevin
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John and Anne Madden
$310.50Received this donation 44 days agoKevin
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Brian Brees
$274.28Received this donation 17 days agoKevin
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Tim Cole
$274.28Received this donation 17 days agoKevin
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Kevin Bowler
$265Received this donation 56 days agoKevin
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Irwin and Wendy Steinberg via the Steinberg Family Fund
$250Received this donation 30 days agoKevin
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Alex & Janeen Paul
$207Received this donation 55 days agoKevin
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Chris Oosterbaan
$207Received this donation 52 days agoKevin
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Ed & Mary Buczkowski
$207Received this donation 48 days agoKevin
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Elliot Kulick
$124.20Received this donation 56 days agoKevin
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Eric Mantel
$124.20Received this donation 16 days agoKevin
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John Bielefeld
$124.20Received this donation 16 days agoKevin
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Bert and Terri Cooper
$103.50Received this donation 51 days agoKevin