Richard Shelmerdine
I’m riding 400 miles to fight kids’ cancer and support life-saving research. Please donate — your support will help change little lives.
I've Ridden
303.8 mi
My goal is
400 mi
My Rankings
- National: 1547th
- State: 30th in WA
- My Team: 2nd
My Story
14 Jul 2025
This September, I’m riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to help beat kids’ cancer — and I’m doing it on all kinds of bikes - mountain, gravel, road. I love cycling in all its forms, and I’m channeling that passion toward a cause that truly matters.
Right now, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the U.S. Over 15,700 kids are diagnosed every year, and 38 die each week. That’s heartbreaking — and unacceptable.
I’m raising funds to support the Children’s Cancer Research Fund as they work to develop better treatments and, ultimately, find a cure. Every mile I ride and every dollar you give helps make that future more possible.
Please consider donating. Together, we can give these kids the chance to grow up, dream big, and ride their own bikes someday — cancer-free.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you,
Richard
My Challenge
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16.2 mi ride - Zwift - Watopia's Waistband in Watopia - Monday, September 22, 2025
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28.6 mi ride - Kooks Only, No Locals - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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29.9 mi ride - NBD! - Friday, September 19, 2025
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24.1 mi ride - WNR - the one with the tail of the vole (narrowly missed) - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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4.7 mi ride - “Running” errands with the big Little - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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9.2 mi ride - Zwift - Innsbruckring in Innsbruck - HALF WAY THROUGH THE MONTH, HALF WAY TO MY TARGET - Monday, September 15, 2025
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7.9 mi ride - Knee Appt. - Monday, September 15, 2025
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22.9 mi ride - Zwift - Sugar Cookie in Watopia - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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9.3 mi ride - Zwift - Rolling Highlands in Scotland - Saturday, September 13, 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 10 days ago
My Sponsors
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Dave Pringle
$124.20Received this donation 15 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Dave! I'm thinking of this as a pre-CX season training block; I'm sure it's going to be helpful come December :o)”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched 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 kick cancer's butt!”
$111.49Received this donation 12 days ago -
Chad Warren
$72.45Received this donation 22 days ago
Richard
“Thanks so much, Chad! I hope we can squeeze in a ride before you head to Europe!”
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Dave Cookie
“Proud of you buddy. Go for it”
$72.45Received this donation 21 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Cookie! If it starts getting hard, I'll hear you in my ear: "Toughen up"”
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Calvin Collander
$70Received this donation 15 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Calvin! Really appreciate you digging out this link. Glad to have already shared some (race!) miles with you this month!”
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Ali Riecke
$51.75Received this donation 13 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Ali! "Shut up legs" :o)”
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ANN HOFFMANN
“Riding for a cause--great job!!”
$51.75Received this donation 10 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Ann!!! Really appreciate it - and I agree”
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Flannel Media
“Go Richard!”
$51.75Received this donation 13 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Mr. Media! Hoping to join Wednesday for another episode of 'getting my miles the hard way'.”
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Rik Allen
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Richard
“Thanks so much, Rik! Appreciate your generosity. Hope to get some miles in with you soon.”
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Daniel Martin
“I hope this fuels you over all sorts of gravel.”
$36.23Received this donation 22 days ago
Richard
“Gravel, roads, singletrack! Thanks DTM!”
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Eric Troili
$36.23Received this donation 21 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Eric, really appreciate it! Looking forward to riding with you this month at some point.”
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Glenn Powell
“What a great cause. Go Richard!”
$36.23Received this donation 22 days ago
Richard
“Thanks Glenn, I appreciate it! I hope we can share some miles this month :o)”
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Michael Jaquish
“Make one of these rides a Wednesday Nighter so we can ride together!”
$36.23Received this donation 21 days ago
Richard
“I solemnly pledge to do just this! Thanks for your donation, Michael!”
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Greg Barnes
$35Received this donation 17 days ago
Richard
“Thank you so much, Greg! I hope you are well.”
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Julia Tellman
$20.70Received this donation 5 days ago
Richard
“Thanks so much Julia! I appreciate your donation! Hope to share more miles with you soon.”
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Kayleigh Kendrick
“So proud of you, getting behind something so important and doing one thing you love to raise money for it, pedalling... A lot! X”
$20.70Received this donation 21 days ago
Richard
“Thanks sis!!! xxx”
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Lindsey Kendrick
“Hope your rides are fabulous”
$20.70Received this donation 10 days ago
Richard
“Thanks so much Mum!! x”
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Stuart Shelmerdine
“Great cause Bro. Am sure you'll smash it!! Xx”
$20.70Received this donation 21 days ago
Richard
“Thanks bruv!!! xxx”
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Amy Campbell
$20Received this donation 13 days ago
Richard
“Thank you Amy!!!! My legs aren't used to this mileage - wish me luck for the rest of the month!”
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Vikki Francis
“So proud of you little bro xxx”
$14Received this donation 13 days ago
Richard
“Thank sis, appreciate it!!!! xxx”