I Did It – And I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You!

I still can’t quite believe it… but WE DID IT! 💙🧡

With your love, support, and generosity, I didn’t just meet my goals for this year’s Great Cycle Challenge – I absolutely obliterated them. Together, we raised over $3,000 this year alone for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, and in doing so, I crossed a milestone that means the world to me: $10,000 total raised over the past four years of riding.

When the notification came through while I was at work, I’ll admit—I got teary-eyed. It was one of those moments where pride, gratitude, and deep emotion all hit at once. I felt such overwhelming thankfulness for every single person who supported me, shared my posts, donated, and cheered me on. I thought of the kids we ride for, the families impacted, those who are currently fighting, and the loved ones I’ve lost—their memory riding with me every mile.

This journey has always been about more than just cycling. It’s about hope. It’s about showing kids battling cancer that they’re not alone. It’s about taking action in the face of something heartbreaking and turning that grief into purpose.

I finished my final ride today, but the challenge remains open through the end of the month. If you're still considering a donation, it's not too late to make an impact.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Whether you gave, shared, or simply encouraged me—you’ve made a difference. You’ve helped bring hope, one ride at a time.

Here’s to the next ride, the next kid we fight for, and the belief that together, we can change the world for those little lives. 💪🚴‍♂️🎗️

With gratitude and much love,

Erin

Can I do it?

What began as a goal of $1,000 and 150 miles has grown into something truly remarkable. I’m now over 200 miles and aiming for $3,009. WHY $3,009? Because that would bring my total to an incredible $10,000 raised over my 4 years of riding! 🎉

This journey hasn’t been easy. There are tough rides, early mornings on the trainer, and long outdoor excursions. Balancing fundraising and cycling with my other training—swimming and running—has been demanding (and yes, I get tired!). And life, well, enough said!

But what keeps me going in this Great Cycle Challenge? Gratitude. I’m grateful for the ability to ride, my employer’s support, and the chance to do what I love while making a difference.

I draw inspiration from those who have supported me—thank you! I owe it to my amazing team, Zebra Technologies, and most importantly, to those kids who should be living life, not fighting for it. Special signs from my parents remind me to persist. They didn’t raise a quitter. 💪

This journey is also about personal growth. As an introvert, fundraising isn’t easy, but I’m pushing through the challenges physically and mentally. I'm borrowing from David Goggins in that I'm taking a “cookie from the cookie jar” to get me through some of the tough parts. I'm asking myself “What if” and pushing through the hard. WHAT IF I can make it to the $10,000 fundraising milestone this year?! I'M ONLY $151 AWAY!! 🌟

As the challenge wraps up at the end of the month, I want to finish strong! The support means the world! 🌍

Thank you for being part of this incredible ride through September. Together, we are making a difference! 💙🧡

Riding Together, Making a Difference: Team Zebra Takes on the Great Cycle Challenge

There’s something powerful about a group of people coming together—most of whom have never met before—and riding for a shared mission. Last Friday, Team Zebra Technologies did exactly that.

Over 50 miles on our bicycles.

Winding wooded trails and dusty paths.

Laughs about eating bugs, gritty water bottles, and moments of teamwork (yes, including a flat tire fix!).

It was my first time riding 50+ miles on a mountain bike, and it pushed me in all the right ways. But what made this ride truly special wasn’t just the distance—it was the connection.

We weren’t just logging miles. We were riding for a cause.

For the Great Cycle Challenge, to fight kids' cancer. 💙🧡🚴‍♀️

Seeing our team come together—supporting one another, encouraging every pedal stroke, and solving problems mid-ride—was a reminder of why I signed up for this in the first place. This is about more than fitness, fun or networking. It’s about meaning. It’s about showing up. It’s about making an impact, together.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or riding for the first time—know this: every mile matters. Every rider matters. And every moment like this is worth it.

Here’s to more rides, more connections, and more reasons to keep going. 🙌🦓

Riding with Purpose

Every cyclist rides with a purpose.

Some have been pedaling since childhood; others discovered the freedom of two wheels later in life. For many, it’s about health—nurturing the body, healing the mind. For others, it’s the sheer joy of the ride—whether it’s the rush of a fast-paced sprint or the peace of a slow, scenic cruise.

The beauty of cycling lies in its versatility.

Paved roads or rugged trails. Solitary moments of reflection or the energy of a shared journey. It offers something for everyone. That’s what makes this challenge so powerful—people from all walks of life coming together to ride, grow, and give back.

Yesterday reminded me of that.

Looking forward to a ride with a friend was exactly what I needed to get through a tough day. We hit the trails, soaked in the fresh air, reconnected, and did something great for our health—and our spirits. The icing on the cake? Spotting another cyclist out there proudly wearing a GCC jersey. It reminded me we’re part of something bigger.

Let’s keep riding. For ourselves. For each other. For the cause. 💪🚴‍♂️💙🧡