Kurt William Smith

3years
Kurt William Smith
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 201.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 275th
  • State: 7th in CO
I've raised $3,750 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Michael

My Story

29 Jul 2024

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.

Kurt

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 256 mi Ridden
    $1,077 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2020
3years
457 mi
Ridden
$4,827
Raised

My Challenge

  • Final entry
    30 Sep 2024

    I really didn't think anyone was reading my blogs so I have been a bit slack. I'll try to make up for it now. The weather has been spectacular allowing for great rides and facilitating the end of the event. The Central City ride was difficult but very rewarding. Dostal Alley was a great refuge, not for the gambling, but for the beer! On the way home I saw the largest Moose I've ever seen. We talked a while, he meandered off and I dropped down Two Brothers back to Idaho Springs. I should have taken Virginia Canyon. It's 3x as long but a smoother road.

    Many of my rides are somewhat short but every thing here is steep. I put in 3 vertical miles for my 200 lateral. And I can feel it. I'll take time to tune up my bike and recuperate.

    Thanks to all my awesome Sponsors and the support from everyone in all different ways. No one can beat this alone, I couldn't have done it without help. It has been a very emotional experience with intimate interactions throughout.

    Thanks to Neil Myers for making my shirt . It was crucial for my effort. I can't wait to take it off. People would see my "Cancer Sucks" and Bee-line to me and tell me about their journey. I have had long discussions, sometimes with total strangers, but ending with love, hope, and positivity.

    Thanks again to everyone.

    Posted 54 days ago
  • 0.3 mi ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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  • 0.7 mi ride - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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  • 2.2 mi ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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  • 9.9 mi ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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  • 2.3 mi ride - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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  • 0.5 mi ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
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  • 36.1 mi ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
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  • 1.6 mi ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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  • 5.9 mi ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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  • 3.1 mi ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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  • 3.6 mi ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
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  • 2.5 mi ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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  • 0.6 mi ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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  • 3.6 mi ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    From home to home

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  • Gps
    18 Sep 2024

    Gps has not been working efficiently this year. I just rode 4.5 miles and it's saying .9

    Posted 66 days ago
  • 0.9 mi ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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  • Georgetown
    17 Sep 2024

    13 miles 1200 vert. Great sponsorship from Cabin Creek. Very accommodating great food, great Pilsner. Made it home with no rain! 13 miles down is easy on the map. Woooo!

    Thanks to Katie for the shirt and the welcome!!

    Side note: All my elevation gains begin at 7500.

    Posted 67 days ago
  • 22.3 mi ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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  • 2.3 mi ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
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  • Halfway
    15 Sep 2024

    Well over 6000 vertical now. Rode Little Bear to Echo today.

    Posted 69 days ago
  • 9.1 mi ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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  • 1.3 mi ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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  • 7.7 mi ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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  • 4.0 mi ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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  • 3.0 mi ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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  • 3.0 mi ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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  • 0.5 mi ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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  • 4.0 mi ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024

    From home to home

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  • 0.9 mi ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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  • 2.3 mi ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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  • VCMP
    10 Sep 2024

    8 miles on the new Virginia Canyon Mountain Park. 1000 vert. With Roxy. Park is developing. Gondola coming. Next year I'll be able to just coast downhill.

    Posted 75 days ago
  • 6.6 mi ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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  • 0.5 mi ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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  • 4.0 mi ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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  • 3.3 mi ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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  • 4.5 mi ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
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  • 1.3 mi ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
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  • Day 5 recap
    5 Sep 2024

    The first few days were chaotic. Holiday weekend brought a lot of traffic. Past couple days brought a lot of rain. Bike issues, etc. Keeping up miles though. Roxy has run around 18 miles which is good. Last night rode 5 miles in the pouring rain. Gonna be a big weekend. 2300 ft total elevation gain so far.

    Posted 79 days ago
  • 3.0 mi ride - afternoon - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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  • 4.0 mi ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024

    From home to home

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  • 1.5 mi ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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  • 0.5 mi ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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  • 4.6 mi ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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  • 7.5 mi ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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  • 7.8 mi ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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  • 6.2 mi ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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  • 1.2 mi ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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  • First day!
    1 Sep 2024

    Tons of traffic. Rode to Hidden Valley. Forgot to un pause on way back.

    Posted 83 days ago
  • 4.1 mi ride - first day! - Sunday, September 1, 2024

    From Hidden Valley to Home

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  • 4.1 mi ride - First day! - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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  • 1.5 mi ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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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 89 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 90 days ago
  • Getting ready
    14 Aug 2024

    Thanks to all you sponsors. Neil Myers and Mad Graphics for supplying crucial stickers and my custom shirt.

    Getting ready
    Posted 101 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 103 days ago
  • Training
    12 Aug 2024

    Bikes are all tuned up. Maintaining training schedule.

    Posted 103 days ago
  • Test ride
    5 Aug 2024

    Last time Roxy ran about 175. This year will be less. Bikes tuned up!

    Posted 110 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 113 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 113 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 120 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Lisa B
    “Looking forward to our downhill ride.”
    $714.86
    Received this donation 90 days ago
  • Erica Canon
    $310.50
    Received this donation 113 days ago
  • John & Dee Lersch
    “May the sun rise in front of you, the rain fall behind you and the wind follow you and help you along.”
    $301.19
    Received this donation 89 days ago
  • Big Bs soup and grilled cheese
    $274.28
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    Kurt William Smith
    Kurt
    “Thanks Brother!!”
  • Ken Graves
    “Kick ass on your ride!!!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • The Vintage Moose
    “Go Kurt go!! Pedal faster! Good job buddy!”
    $207
    Received this donation 90 days ago
  • James Conlin
    “Cancer sucks!!! Thank you Kurt for your effort to help with the battle to fight cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 107 days ago
  • Megan Kane
    $124.20
    Received this donation 88 days ago
    Kurt William Smith
    Kurt
    “Thanks so much!! I'm offering anybody who sponsors gets to ride with me. So you got that going for you!!! Tons of positive energy coming from here to all you guys. I start on Sunday!!! You can follow my blog on my page”
  • Dee Lersch
    “We are reading your blog. Ride on and post, The Lersch Family”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 52 days ago
  • Kyle Reiszner
    “Go Kurt! Tree Squid”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Mary Boker
    “Your compassion for others is a true inspiration and blessing, one mile at a time.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 88 days ago
  • Mike Gracey
    $100
    Received this donation 93 days ago
  • Aurelia DeNasha
    $72.45
    Received this donation 77 days ago
  • Mac Jitta
    $72.45
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Mary Jane Loevlie
    “great cause - good job Kurt!!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 55 days ago
  • Paul Webster
    “Keep riding!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 62 days ago
  • Aldora Nail
    “Good job Kurt. The children need all the support they can get.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 84 days ago
  • Carla Boucher
    “Your awsome”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 110 days ago
  • Carlos Ramirez
    “Ride fast!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • Gretchen Hudson
    “Thank you Kurt for supporting such a wonderful cause! ❤️”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 113 days ago
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