Rich Murphy
- National: 771st
- State: 64th in CA
I'm Riding For
Mark Conover
Mark had a wonderfully dry and witty sense of humor .... usually delivered with that understated timing that made it even funnier. But beneath that wit was a guy who cared deeply about people. He loved coaching, and he especially loved the athletes he coached. He believed in them, challenged them, and took genuine pride in watching them grow. And not just as athletes, but as young adults. That was Mark: funny, competitive, caring, and completely invested in the people around him.
My Story
This September, I’m riding 500 miles in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids’ cancer, and I’m carrying two people with me: my brother Chris and my friend Mark Conover.
Chris passed away a year ago. If he were here, I’m pretty sure he’d tell me, “You’ve got a bike. Go do something worthwhile. Make the time”
Mark was an Olympian, a great coach, a good friend, and one tough guy. He fought cancer three times with that same determination.
Kids facing cancer deserve the chance to be all in on life too - playing ball, riding bikes, laughing with friends, driving their parents crazy, and making memories.
So I’m riding for them, for Mark, and for Chris, and raising money for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
If you’d like to support my ride, I’d be grateful... OR..if you’d rather make your donation directly to a local organization helping children and families in our own community, please consider Jack’s Helping Hand. They do wonderful work supporting local children facing cancer and other serious illnesses, and their families
https://www.jackshelpinghand.org/
While we’re here and able, we ought to do some good. Just do it, right?
My Challenge
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$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.
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22.0 mi ride - Work to Home via Stenner Creek Rd - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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7.5 mi ride - home to morro - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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23.0 mi ride - Work to Home via O'Conner - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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23.0 mi ride - Home to Work - Monday, September 28, 2026
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8.5 mi ride - SLO TO CUEASTA - Monday, September 28, 2026
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7.5 mi ride - Home to Morro - Sunday, September 27, 2026
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14.8 mi ride - Home to Morro via Torro Creek - Sunday, September 27, 2026
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9.5 mi ride - Backdoor SLO to Dairy Crk - Friday, September 25, 2026
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9.5 mi ride - Dairy to SLO Backdoor - Friday, September 25, 2026
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My Sponsors
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Maureen McMahon
“Enjoy your rides and memories as you pedal! Awesome job and happy trails❤️ Love from your east coast cousins - Mo, Kara, Beth& Dave- and Magnus🍀”
$310.50Received this donation 20 days ago
Rich
“Oh my!! Thanks for the support guys!! Best East Coast West Coast connection evah!”
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Michael Murphy
“Wheelin n healin baby!”
$258.75Received this donation 22 days ago
Rich
“Wheelin' n eFfffin' Healin' baby! Thanks son!”
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Sean Murphy
$258.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Rich
“"Wheeling n healing", as your big bro would say. Thanks son! Let's ride Bob Jones with the kids soon!!”
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Brian Erbach
“Proud of you Brother! Might have to pick up the pace a little :-)”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Rich
“Hey mate! Thank you!! The next bagel and cream cheese at Jazzy's will be on me!! Thank you!!”
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Christina Dorn
“You’re doing a great job babe! Keep up the good work.”
$103.50Received this donation 7 days ago
Rich
“Thank you for supporting the good fight honey!! It's for the children, right?”
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Anonymous
“Way to take action Rich! May pedaling heal us all!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago
Rich
“Thank you anonymous human! Very kind and generous. Cheers!”
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Pete Rodgers
“Mark was a warrior. He was a huge inspiration and a leader, especially after diagnosed with a horrible disease. Way to carry the flag Murf.”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Rich
“A flag to be hoisted down at McCarthy's perhaps!! Thanks boss!”
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Sarah Dains
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Rich
“Thank you beautiful daughter of mine! Now get those grandbabies out there on two wheels!!”
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Lori Murphy
“well done rich”
$100Received this donation 29 days ago
Rich
“Thanks sis!”
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Anthony Blum
“Love this!!”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Rich
“Hey hey Anthony! Thanks for donation bruddah!”
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Brett Roseberry
“Good job, Murph!”
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Rich
“Rosie!! Thanks for the support mate!”
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Jack Tibb
“The Con Mon was one of the greatest SLO ever had! A tremendous athlete, father and friend! Always think about him when the Olympic marathon is on!”
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Rich
“The "CON MAN"! Cheers Tibbs!”
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Kim Batchelder
“You Da Man!!”
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Rich
“I'm the man? You da man! Thanks Kim. See you this fall!”
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Larry Allen
“Great cause Murph!”
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Rich
“Cheers! Thanks Larry!”
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Patrick Finch
“You’re doing Gods work. Good job!”
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Rich
“Pat. It takes a Mid-West man to donate twice!! Thanks mate!!!”
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Timothy Gillham
“Ride like the wind my friend. And take a flat repair kit on your rides for Christ’s sakes!”
$51.75Received this donation 10 days ago
Rich
“Ha! Maybe after my Surly flats - knock and wood. Good day to donate! You've been matched 1:1 by donating on Sept 23rd. Thanks Timbo!”
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Matched Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$32.51Received this donation 9 days ago
Rich
“Wow. Cool. Cheers!”
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Jose Luis Caceres
$30Received this donation 19 days ago
Rich
“Thank you colleague and friend!”
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joseph van thyne
“That is a great cause rich. I lost my brother Jim at age 58 two years ago due to heart issue. You can think of my brother James cal Polly Slo graduate on your next ride”
$26.79Received this donation 29 days ago
Rich
“JoMomma! Will do! Thanks mate!”
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Sara Sanders
“Way to go, Rich!”
$25.88Received this donation 3 days ago
Rich
“Sara S.!!! Thank you for your generosity. Fighting the good fight! Cheers!”