Tom Vradelis

8years
Tom Vradelis
I am riding 300 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 132nd
  • State: 5th in NC
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $906 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

23 Jul 2026

Hi everyone,

I have been riding this event for many years to raise money for research in the fight against childhood cancer. This year I will ride at least 300 miles in the month of September for this cause. Please donate if you can in order to help learn more about how to treat and beat these cancers. I really like this charity because they are bare bones (basically a small group of people and a website) so the big majority of the money raised actually gets where it is supposed to.

My team Opa! (John Davis, Mark Bitzes, and I) are riding with the memory of our young friend Maggie in mind. She battled cancer bravely. Please keep her and her family in your heart and let's do our best to put an end to stories like Maggie's.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 622 mi Ridden
    $1,062 Raised
    2018
  • 1,278 mi Ridden
    $2,554 Raised
    2019
  • 570 mi Ridden
    $569 Raised
    2020
  • 400 mi Ridden
    $885 Raised
    2021
  • 456 mi Ridden
    $1,551 Raised
    2022
  • 520 mi Ridden
    $801 Raised
    2023
  • 492 mi Ridden
    $982 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $906 Raised
    2026
8years
4,340 mi
Ridden
$9,311
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 10, 2026
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  • 17.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 1, 2026
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, July 31, 2026
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, July 30, 2026
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, July 26, 2026
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 19 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 19 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 19 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Gregory Wagner
    “Hoping you can do more than the 300... for those less fortunate than us. This week is Ragbrai week in Iowa. The 53rd annual Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI LIII) it is taking place right now July 18–25, 2026. I did it 3 years ago when it was 500 miles in 7 days. This year features the shortest route in the event's history at 391 miles, beginning in Onawa and wrapping up at the Field of Dreams I’m thinking your goal of 300 should be raised significantly. After all you are younger than me. I would love to pay for 500 miles instead of 300. Get er done! YitB, Woody”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Tom Vradelis
    Tom
    “Wow. Thanks Woody, I have ridden RAGBRAI twice. I had a blast. I even met John Karras who was one of the founders. Thanks to you I have already met my lame goal of $500 so I will probably step it up. You can follow me in September. Or you can join the team. You were Greek in college so that could kind of count. Thanks so much for the donation. YitB TV”
  • Lori Moore
    “Tom I truly admire your dedication to this cause! You will always have my support!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Tom Vradelis
    Tom
    “Wow. Thanks Lori. I am so grateful for you and your support over the years. I'll be riding with my little Greek team again that includes my cousin John Davis (you remember him from high school I'm sure). Thanks to you I have already met my weenie little goal so I think I am going to have to step it up and try a higher one. Anyway, I appreciate it and will think of you in September. Tom”
  • Mary Battista
    “Stop by when you’re riding sometime Special Friend—we get a kick out of your bike suits!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Tom Vradelis
    Tom
    “Thanks, special friend. That is very generous of you. I'll wear my special Cycle Challenge jersey and ride by PKS in September. I appreciate the donation. I think I am going to have to raise my goal for the year. Tom”
  • John Brown
    “Keep pedaling, don't stop!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Tom Vradelis
    Tom
    “Hey thanks so much for the donation. I'm going to have to raise my goal for the year. Thanks to you and Christine. I'm hoping to get to Ohio at some point but don't have anything scheduled yet. The cancer kids thank you too. TV”
  • Mollie
    “You may not remember me but I support you anyway 😉 miss ya- happy riding”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Tom Vradelis
    Tom
    “Wow. Thanks Mollie. I wasn't sure if you had forgiven me for being mean in your dream. I guess we are OK then. Thank God. We miss you around here. Thanks for the support for the kids. V-Daddy”
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