Tom Schultz

I am riding 73 miles in memory of Pat & Tim G & Tim C, and in honor of Scott. Please support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 40.5 mi My goal is 73 mi

My Rankings

National: 11th
State: 2nd in IL
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $17,522 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Pat & Tim G & Tim C, and in honor of Scott

Three of my longtime friends, who left us too early, will be along with me this year - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly. And riding in honor of Scott, who battled cancer in 2022.

My Story

10 Apr 2026

I am back.

This September, I am taking part again - my tenth year - in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Who am I riding for this year? In the past few years, riding along with me were three longtime friends, who passed away too early. We lost Pat M. in 2020, Tim C. in 2021, and then Tim G. in 2023. And they will be with me again in 2026.

I will also be riding in honor of another kid again this year, our son Scott. Scott started battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma in June 2022. He remains cancer free.

Again this year, I will be on Team Kahleesi. Kahleesi is now 7 and was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma when she was only 9 months old. She is currently 5 years in remission. We all want to keep her there as there are no more chemotherapy options to fight her cancer.

With the support of many over the past GCC nine years, we have been able to raise over $66k. THANK YOU!

My GCC goals for this year – continue raising awareness, funds (one more dollar than 2025), and prayers, while hoping this body allows me to ride 73 miles (as I turn 73).

Your support will change lives.

This is not just an event - it is a movement to end childhood cancer.

Onward!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

300 mi Ridden

$1,174 Raised

2017
203 mi Ridden

$1,515 Raised

2018
223 mi Ridden

$2,328 Raised

2019
206 mi Ridden

$5,163 Raised

2020
202 mi Ridden

$7,500 Raised

2021
201 mi Ridden

$9,076 Raised

2022
124 mi Ridden

$11,844 Raised

2023
144 mi Ridden

$12,215 Raised

2024
86 mi Ridden

$15,350 Raised

2025
Ridden

$17,522 Raised

2026

1,729 mi

Ridden

$83,686

Raised

My Challenge

11.6 mi ride - Not laboring on Labor Day on our favorite trail - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
16.2 mi ride - Bike the Drive - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
7.3 mi ride - Saturday with Sue around Cary with a few stops for GCC ride #2 - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
5.4 mi ride - Short before the heat but GCC ride #1 on the books - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$5,518.27
Received this donation 2 hours ago

Tom
Anonymous

“Small wheel turn by the fire and rod, Big wheel turn by the grace of God, Every time that wheel turn 'round, Bound to cover just a little more ground. Bound to cover a little more ground Get on your bike n ride!”
$750
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Tom
John Busacker

“Way to go Tom! You are an inspiration with your long-time commitment to this cause!”
$517.50
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Tom
Karen Gillespie

“Thank you for all you do - ride safe!”
$517.50
Received this donation 21 hours ago

Tom
Mark Valentine

“Congratulations Tom; happy to support you on your bike in 2026!”
$517.50
Received this donation 112 days ago

Tom

“Chris and Mark, thanks so much for the very generous donation. Year after year, you show your support and generosity for me and the kids. While helping a great cause, we also remember our good friends Pat and Tim and Tim. Onward!”

Chris and Mark, thanks so much for the very generous donation. Year after year, you show your support and generosity for me and the kids. While helping a great cause, we also remember our good friends Pat and Tim and Tim. Onward!
Mike Kelly

“Very happy to support you on this project, Tom. Well done!”
$517.50
Received this donation 110 days ago

Tom

“Kell, thanks for your very generous donation and joining my lineup again this year. It is helping out a great cause, as we also remember our good friends. Also, thanks for your ongoing support in all areas. Onward!”

Kell, thanks for your very generous donation and joining my lineup again this year. It is helping out a great cause, as we also remember our good friends. Also, thanks for your ongoing support in all areas. Onward!
Viv & Alex

“Go Papa Go!”
$517.50
Received this donation 129 days ago

Tom

“Viv & Alex, thanks for the donation from both of you to help these kids. It is so great to have you join my list again this year in support of me, the kids and this cause. And thanks for the picture of us on my page. I am looking forward to our bike rides together this summer. Make sure Mom and Dad know you did this. Papa”

Viv & Alex, thanks for the donation from both of you to help these kids. It is so great to have you join my list again this year in support of me, the kids and this cause. And thanks for the picture of us on my page. I am looking forward to our bike rides together this summer. Make sure Mom and Dad know you did this. Papa
Marc Weisenburger

“Your commitment is inspiring…as always, thanks for leading the charge for such a worthy cause.”
$489.56
Received this donation 2 days ago

Tom
Kim & Randy Syme

“Tom, What a great cause to ride for America's children. It's an honor to support you. Keep on riding.”
$310.50
Received this donation 118 days ago

Tom

“Kim & Randy, I am honored that you joined me again on this challenge. Thanks for your very generous donation, in support for me, the kids and this cause.”

Kim & Randy, I am honored that you joined me again on this challenge. Thanks for your very generous donation, in support for me, the kids and this cause.
Thomas Frost

“Congratulations on another gift of your service to those in need. 'Though much is taken, much abides.' (Tennyson) Warm regards - Boyoung & Tip”
$310.50
Received this donation 97 days ago

Tom

“Boyoung & Tip, thanks so much for the very generous donation. Year after year, you show your support and generosity for the kids and this cause. And I am very appreciative of your support for me on this, and the ongoing support of all of us through so many items. And with your reference to the Tennyson poem - yes, life does bring loss and aging but – “made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.” Onward!”

Boyoung & Tip, thanks so much for the very generous donation. Year after year, you show your support and generosity for the kids and this cause. And I am very appreciative of your support for me on this, and the ongoing support of all of us through so many items. And with your reference to the Tennyson poem - yes, life does bring loss and aging but – “made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.” Onward!
Anonymous

“Congratulations on another bike riding season Tom! KICK CANCERS BUTT”
$258.75
Received this donation 21 hours ago

Tom
CJS

“A spring loaded seat makes for a more comfortable ride.”
$258.75
Received this donation 91 days ago

Tom

“Bill & MC, thanks for the generous donation. I am honored to have you on my list again in support of this cause and the kids and families impacted by cancer. Spring loaded seat? Because I'm old and need assist getting off the bike? Or ejector seat and you have the remote? Does CJS make the seat? And yes - the music will be loud as I find the trail behind your house.”

Bill & MC, thanks for the generous donation. I am honored to have you on my list again in support of this cause and the kids and families impacted by cancer. Spring loaded seat? Because I'm old and need assist getting off the bike? Or ejector seat and you have the remote? Does CJS make the seat? And yes - the music will be loud as I find the trail behind your house.
Diane
$258.75
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Tom
Kevin Leahy

“Kick Cancer to the curb - Ride On!”
$258.75
Received this donation 13 hours ago

Tom
Lauren Amich
$258.75
Received this donation 11 hours ago

Tom
Anonymous

“Congratulations Tom! Keep riding to beat cancer!”
$258.75
Received this donation 23 hours ago

Tom
Michael Mullen

“The jerseys were just for fun. Hope this gets marched.”
$258.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Tom
Scott Schultz
$258.75
Received this donation 21 hours ago

Tom
Thomas Werner
$258.75
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Tom
William Haave
$258.75
Received this donation 23 hours ago

Tom

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I Am Riding For

Pat & Tim G & Tim C, and in honor of Scott

Three of my longtime friends, who left us too early, will be along with me this year - in my thoughts and with my music playing loudly. And riding in honor of Scott, who battled cancer in 2022.