Michael Payne
- National: 1541st
- State: 1st in AE
I'm Riding For
Heidi Payne
My Story
I heard about this opportunity from a co-worker in Florida over 7 years ago and thought it would be an excellent chance to combine my love for riding and an extremely important and worthy cause. Because whether for children or adults, advancements toward this cause affects EVERYONE that has been touched by this terrible disease! 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.
NOBODY should have to live with this disease!
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 save lives!
This year, and every year, I am riding for my wife and love of my life, that I lost on 30 October 2020 to Metastatic Breast Cancer. 💔
Thank you.
My Legacy
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894 mi Ridden$1,581 Raised2019
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555 mi Ridden$1,788 Raised2020
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238 mi Ridden$2,675 Raised2021
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368 mi Ridden$3,081 Raised2022
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537 mi Ridden$2,816 Raised2023
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446 mi Ridden$2,567 Raised2024
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190 mi Ridden$1,054 Raised2025
My Challenge
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25.3 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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21.1 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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23.4 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, September 19, 2025
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12.7 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025
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38.9 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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22.1 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Friday, September 12, 2025
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20.3 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Saturday, September 6, 2025
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$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 20 days ago -
25.8 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
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$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 42 days ago
My Sponsors
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Audre and Georg Binder
“Cycle on!”
$124.20Received this donation 42 days ago
Michael
“Wow! Thanks again Audre and Georg for supporting such a worthy cause this year and all the previous years as well. ❤️❤️❤️🍺🍺🍺🍺”
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Anita Payne-Landgraf
$103.50Received this donation 42 days ago
Michael
“Thanks Mom!!!! I love you! Thanks for always being there to support me and the cause. ❤️❤️❤️🍺🍺”
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Randy Lambert
$103.50Received this donation 54 days ago
Michael
“Thank you my friend for supporting year after year! ❤️”
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Kerstin Leighty
“Thank you for cycling!”
$72.45Received this donation 21 days ago
Michael
“Thanks you so very much Kerstin!! ❤️❤️❤️”
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Kristi Wolfe
“We love your giving spirit. Good luck on the ride.”
$72.45Received this donation 55 days ago
Michael
“Thank you both so much!! ❤️❤️”
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Mariana and Delon Hope
“Your dedication is truly inspiring! Thank you for riding for such a beautiful cause. Keep going strong!”
$72.45Received this donation 20 days ago
Michael
“Thank you both SOOOO much! You guys are the best. Thanks helping me finally reach my goal this year. ❤️”
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Mary Fobell
$70Received this donation 41 days ago
Michael
“Thank you SO much my friend! Hoping all is well with you and the family in sunny Florida! ❤️”
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Karl & Johanna Salisbury
“That’s a loooooong cycle but for a great cause! ❤️ Good luck Michael!! Not that you need it :) I couldn’t do 5 miles on an E-Bike myself! Hat’s off to you.”
$52.79Received this donation 26 days ago
Michael
“Thanks you both so much! Hoping all is well. LG ❤️❤️”
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Hal Snyder
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Michael
“Thank you my friend!!! Much appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️”
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Joel Hoy and Daniel Epley
“Love you Michael!”
$51.75Received this donation 19 days ago
Michael
“Thank you so much my dear friend!! Love you! ❤️”
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Michael and Beth Payne
$51.75Received this donation 60 days ago -
Phil Boedeker
“Thanks for riding!”
$51.75Received this donation 55 days ago
Michael
“Thank you my dear friend!!!!”
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Shelley Easler
“Glad to support this worthy cause in memory of Heidi!”
$51.75Received this donation 53 days ago
Michael
“Thank you so much Shelley and Jim! Love you both!”
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Trevor Fisk
“Thank you Michael for continuing to make a difference!”
$51.75Received this donation 58 days ago
Michael
“Thank YOU Trevor for always supporting the cause my friend!!!”
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 59 days ago
Michael
“Thank you so much for generous donation!”
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Kelly Wonsetler
“So proud of you Michael and I know Heidi is too! ❤️ I wish I could give more!”
$36.23Received this donation 21 days ago
Michael
“Thank you so much my friend!!!! Love you! It’s very generous! ❤️”