Tony Bowen

7years
Tony Bowen
I am riding 300 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 310.5 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2016th
  • State: 17th in IA
I've raised $1,010 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

13 May 2024

This year will be my 7th year taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge: Fight Against Kids' Cancer. This is a cause that I'm passionate about. Being an elementary teacher and having seen firsthand how Cancer impacted the lives of two of my former students and their families. 

The official ride for this year takes place in September, however, I'm starting my rides in June and continuing into September, as once the school year starts I don't always have the free time to ride. 

As I look ahead to this year I will have several opportunities this summer and into fall to get out on the trails and gravel backroads to ride. I may also have the opportunity to ride with family members and friends as well. 

If you have supported my Great Cycle Challenge rides in the past, I hope you will consider supporting me again this year as my goal is to earn $500.00 towards Cancer research.  If this is your first time supporting me as I take part in the Great Cycle Challenge, thank you. 

I look forward to taking part in my 7th year in the Great Cycle Challenge to Fight Against Kids' Cancer!  

Online Donation link: www.greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen

If you want to make a check donation please make them out to: Children's Cancer Research Fund.  I will send in check donations once a month (June, July, August & September).

Thank you, Tony

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 266 mi Ridden
    $1,138 Raised
    2018
  • 365 mi Ridden
    $777 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    $304 Raised
    2020
  • 306 mi Ridden
    $532 Raised
    2021
  • 257 mi Ridden
    $735 Raised
    2022
  • 367 mi Ridden
    $583 Raised
    2023
7years
1,914 mi
Ridden
$5,079
Raised

My Challenge

  • 15.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 54 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 55 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 58 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 59 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 60 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 61 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 68 days ago
  • 14.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • 37.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.0 mi ride - Cedar Rapids - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • $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 74 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 74 days ago
  • 29.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 75 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 76 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.0 mi ride - Evansdale - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 77 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 77 days ago
  • 8.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 80 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 81 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago - View on Strava
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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!”
    $346.22
    Received this donation 73 days ago
  • Connie Holub
    “Thank you for doing this, and caring! You are a great role model, and what you do makes a difference!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 83 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Connie and the rest of the Holub Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony”
  • Michelle Dudley
    “Thank you for doing this for kids!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    ““Thank you, Michelle and the rest of the Dudley Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony””
  • Mitch Bowen
    $51.75
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Dad, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony”
  • Steven Hart
    “Good Luck Mr. Bowen! Moira & Bryna”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Hart Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Anonymous Donor, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 74 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 68 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $50
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Lisa Caston
    “Go Tony!!!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Lisa, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony”
  • Robert Williams
    “A very just caused to donate to.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 72 days ago
  • The Voss Family
    $36.23
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, VossFamily, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support this year. Thank you, Tony”
  • Jim Price
    $35
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Jim and the rest of the Price Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen”
  • Vickie Bowen
    $25.88
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Vickie, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen”
  • Ashley Zumbach
    “Good luck, Mr. Bowen! -The Zumbachs”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Zumbach Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen”
  • Good Luck Mr.Bowen. ~ Jamison
    $20.70
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Meeker Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support this year. Thank you, Tony https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen”
  • Hoover family
    $20.70
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Hoover Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen”
  • Jen Haughenbury
    $20.70
    Received this donation 79 days ago
    Tony Bowen
    Tony
    “Thank you, Haughenbury Family, for supporting my bike rides this fall and for supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund. I greatly appreciate your support again this year. Thank you, Tony https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/TonyBowen”
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