Rick Bowlus

5years All Star
Rick Bowlus
I am riding 100+ mi in honor of my neighbor and friend, Bill Feist. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 203.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 247th
  • State: 22nd in FL
I've raised $3,776 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

William "Bill" Feist

William "Bill" Feist

William "Bill or Wild Bill" Feist is fighting throat cancer with great courage and the help and love from his beautiful wife, Diane, and many prayer warriors. Bill became a good friend when I moved to Florida and was lucky to be across-the-street neighbor. Bill and Diane are seasonal residents and spend half of their time in their home state of Minnesota. Bill is quite the dragracer - racing from northern to southern United States in his 4-speed, 428 Cobra Jet,1969 Mustang, Bill has been racing for almost 50 years in the same street modified mustang. Through faith, having a fighting spirit, and lots of prayer warriors alongside him, we are praying he will soon be shifting gears going down the track of life. God bless him and Diane!

My Story

9 Sep 2025

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. Let's see what this almost 77-year-old guy can pull off this year - especially with your wonderful, generous support.

I've had some health challenges this past few months, but the good Lord willing, I plan in putting in some bicycle rides for the cause.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 598 mi Ridden
    $3,559 Raised
    2021
  • 312 mi Ridden
    $2,526 Raised
    2022
  • Ridden
    $519 Raised
    2023
  • 432 mi Ridden
    $2,502 Raised
    2024
  • 203 mi Ridden
    $3,776 Raised
    2025
5years
1,545 mi
Ridden
$12,882
Raised

My Challenge

  • 26.1 mi ride - #16 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 21 hours ago
  • 12.8 mi ride - Ride 14 - Monday, September 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 1.1 mi ride - Monday, September 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 15.8 mi ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 15.3 mi ride - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 12.7 mi ride - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 15.4 mi ride - Ride #10 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 20.7 mi ride - Ride #9 - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 17.4 mi ride - Monday, September 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 7.4 mi ride - Monday, September 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $1,090.95
    Received this donation 21 days ago
  • Shirley & Gary Bittner
    “Rick you are the best and you are fearless good luck🇺🇸🫡”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “You two are unbelievable! THANK YOU for your very generous donation for the CAUSE and supporting me in this fight I believe we will win against childhood cancer. Your friendship through the years has been a blessing. God bless you and continue successful recovery, Gary. Love your TWOgetherness and love you two!”
  • James Meiers
    “Rick thanks for your involvement in such a GREAT CAUSE. Caring people like you make this world a better place. Jim & Vicky Meiers”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “You two are the best! Thank you so much for your generous donation for the cause and supporting me to make others aware of childhood cancer. Hopefully the $s will bring us closer to the cure for some of the cancers. God bless you!”
  • Vicki Bowlus
    “Love what you are doing for the kids in need❤️. Even though your health issues you are determined to bring happiness to everyone else. Love you💕”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 21 days ago
  • Diane Feist
    “Thank you Rick!! You're the best!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “YOU, TWO! Your news today is fantastic! Praise the Lord! I appreciate your generous donation - you surely didn't have to do that. Taking care of my Buddy is the most important thing and we know he has the best in-home nurse there. God bless both of you and keep making progress on Bill's health comeback. Miss you guys. Thank you so much! Love from Florida!”
  • David Moretti
    “Gob bless you Rick. Kick cancers butt...”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation for the CAUSE! What a great surprise that I greatly appreciate, but more than that, truly a miracle maker contribution for kids and their families. THANK YOU!!!”
  • Diane Smith
    “So so proud of you.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “Thank you, thank you! What a wonderful surprise and greatly appreciated. I will ride a few extra miles for you. Sure miss you!”
  • Michael Podowski
    “Thank you Rick! Awesome job!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “Mike! WOW - Thank you so much for your generous donation! What a wonderful surprise for the CAUSE this morning. Hope all is good with you. We need to catch up!”
  • Nita Arents
    “Keep peddling, you are doing a great job for a worthy cause! Nita & John”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “Thank you two so much for your generous donation to help the CAUSE! It means a LOT to me, but can you imagine what it means to the families of children affected by this dreaded array of cancers. It means hope to them and hopefully your contribution will help find a cure. Thank you, again and being good friends to boot! Miss you guys in the hood!”
  • Patty & Joe Smith
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “THANK YOU, Patty and Joe! You two are the BEST and I am so appreciative of your support on this CAUSE (lots of other things, too). You two are always there for me and Vicki! Your generous donation will help families cope with their children having cancer and by finding ways to rid the world of this disease.”
  • Dave Phillips
    “What a wonderful cause to donate to!! Thank you for your hard work and helping out with this Rick !!😊❤️”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “WOW! Thank you so much Dave for your generous donation and thanks for always checking up on me! Wish we could turn back the clock and catch up together.”
  • James Wiant
    “Rich, you are a true Iron Man! Thanks for helping cure a devastating disease. We are so proud of your effort!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “THANK YOU for supporting me in my effort to make other aware of this dreaded disease, especially to our children and for you donation that is helping support the research to cure all cancers. Miss you two so much - best neighbors! God bless and thank you!”
  • Joan Holmes
    “Go Rick Go! ♥️”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “You and Rich are the BEST! Thank you for supporting me for the kids and their families that face such heartache. (((Hugs))) and THANK YOU for caring.”
  • Kevin Zinkand Sr
    “Good luck Rick!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “W O W !!! Thank you for your generous donation for the CAUSE! This was a wonderful surprise and so much appreciated. I think of you and Andy often and miss the times we shared. Your friendship and fun times were certainly a great part of living in Maryland.”
  • Rene Foust
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “THANK YOU, Rene (sister)! Your generous donation means so much to me and I know how much it will help and mean to the families and their children affected by this dreadful "C" word. Thank you, thank you! Miss you and the family dearly! (((Hugs)))”
  • Cherie Lueneburg and Gary are so proud of all your energy and support!
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “You TWO rock! Thank you so much for the generous donation for the CAUSE and supporting me in making others aware of childhood cancer and helping with research $s to find cures for all the variety of cancers the kids and their families face every day. Thank you from the bottom of my "healed heart" and for your fantastic friendship. God bless.”
  • Frank Gilmartin
    “... pedal it ~ but "don't push it" Rick! ~ you have to take care of yourself - if you want to take care of others! ENJOY!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “Thank you so much, Frank! This really means a lot to me and the support of curing this dreaded disease (which comes in so many forms). Your wise words are priceless and I am going to take it easy. I've ridden many miles for the CAUSE and it isn't the miles that count as much as the awareness and the support given for the children and their families. I have been blessed with healthy daughters and the grandchildren and pray we can help others realize their own blessings. Thank you again for caring!”
  • Kevin Irwin
    “Good luck Rick! Your determination through adversity is inspiring!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “You are the Man! Thank you so much for your generous donation! I so appreciate donating today, as you know your amount is being matched. Every dollar is so important to do the research to find a cure for all the types of childhood cancers that families are dealing with. It breaks my heart that this world is struggling to find a cure, but my faith and hope is strong and my determination to make people aware is endless. Thanks again for supporting me - it truly means the world to me.”
  • Maggie Harter
    “All the best Rick!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “Thank you so much for donating to the cause! What a wonderful, generous surprise. Every dollar does so much to help find hope for families and their children. THANK YOU!!!”
  • William Henning
    “Ride on, Rick, for those in greatest need”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Rick Bowlus
    Rick
    “THANK YOU, Bill and Deb! Your donation is greatly appreciated and a wonderful surprise. Miss you two and so thankful the game of football brought us together. God bless.”
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