Barbara Steers

Barbara Steers
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 357.3 km My goal is 400 km
My Rankings
  • National: 1729th
  • Province: 79th in QC
I've raised $1,077 My goal is $1,250 Donate Now

My Story

4 Aug 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Barbara

My Challenge

  • 20.1 km ride - To Burnett - Monday, August 25, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • Meech Creek Valley
    23 Aug 2025

    Although it’s now known as Cross Loop I prefer the old name - Meech Creek Valley. Apparently at evening it’s quite common to spot black bears foraging for berries or checking out the old apple trees where once farm houses used to stand.

    But at midday we didn’t see bears, just field after field of Goldenrod.

    Meech Creek Valley
    Posted 4 days ago
  • 20.8 km ride - Meech Creek Valley - Friday, August 22, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • Juniper Farms
    21 Aug 2025

    The birds are loving the sunflower maze at Juniper Farms

    Juniper Farms
    Posted 6 days ago
  • 17.4 km ride - To Juniper Farm - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 20.3 km ride - Towards Farrelton - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • An Ebike Milestone
    18 Aug 2025

    Actually saw the odometer tick over

    While this may look impressive I have to confess I’ve had my Ebike since 2021 and this is the total kilometres after 4 years. Not quite so impressive.

    An Ebike Milestone
    Posted 8 days ago
  • 17.0 km ride - Cascades via GCB - Monday, August 18, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • Chelsea Community Trail
    16 Aug 2025

    The trail begins a couple of kilometres from my house and I feel so lucky to have it close enough that I can get out on it whenever the mood strikes me.

    Most of the trail runs beside the Gatineau River, sometimes viewed full on and sometimes appearing through a veil of trees. This morning when I stopped to take a photo a float plane had just taken off from the water and was flying just above this sailboat before lifting higher above the river.

    The Queen Anne’s Lace which was lining either side of parts of the trail like a bridal path is almost done but what’s left has been joined by Goldenrod, Purple Loosestrife and Joe Pye Weed

    Chelsea Community Trail
    Posted 11 days ago
  • 24.7 km ride - Chelsea community trail - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • $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 11 days ago
  • 22.0 km ride - Ottawa River parkway to Dows Lake - Friday, August 15, 2025

    From Bate Island to Bate Island

    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • New Jersey
    13 Aug 2025

    Yesterday, inspired by the arrival of my new Great Cycle Challenge jersey, which incidentally I love, so lightweight and comfortable, I took to the Chelsea Community trail once again. At one point, near Gibson’s farm a fox shot out of the undergrowth and raced along the road parallel to me before turning back into the bush and disappearing from sight. I wasn’t sure whether to feel thrilled or slightly alarmed at the appearance of this unexpected companion.

    Posted 13 days ago
  • 29.1 km ride - Home past Rue Burnett - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - To Cascades Club - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • Sunday Morning thru Wakefield village
    10 Aug 2025

    At 7:30 am Wakefield was almost deserted. The weekend visitors yet to arrive, the restaurant patios yet to raise their umbrellas, and even too early for most morning dog walkers. It was already hot at my place when I started off but air rushing by as I cycled made it very pleasant riding.

    I went up Mill road beside the La Peche creek, past the mill and towards the entrance to Gatineau Park but I’m nervous to go into the park by myself in case I met a mamma bear. So I came back into the village, up Burnside, down Elmvale, through the Harbourfront condos, across the bridge and to the end of the

    paved road before returning home.

    15.2 km

    Posted 17 days ago
  • 15.2 km ride - Wakefield village and surrounds - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 15.6 km ride - To Cascades Club - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • Friday bike with Faye and Marilyn
    8 Aug 2025

    Parked at P4 and biked towards Orleans alongside the Ottawa River. Lunch at Rockliffe boat house.

    Friday bike with Faye and Marilyn
    Posted 18 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Along Ottawa River towards Orleans - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 11.2 km ride - Home to Fox Run - Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 20 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 20 days ago
  • East side of Gatineau River
    6 Aug 2025

    Heading north towards Alcove but on opposite side of the river. Partially paved, partially gravel

    August 6

    East side of Gatineau River
    Posted 21 days ago
  • 14.9 km ride - Home to opposite Alcove - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 21 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 21 days ago
  • 12.2 km ride - Riverside to Cascades Club - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 21 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 22 days ago
  • Chelsea Community Trail
    4 Aug 2025

    August 4

    Chelsea Community Trail
    Posted 22 days ago
  • 14.2 km ride - Chelsea Community Trail - Monday, August 4, 2025

    From Home

    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 34.2 km ride - Morning ride 14 k Afternoon ride 20.2k - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 27.0 km ride - With Faye across river - Thursday, July 31, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Lynda Naveda Consulting Ltd
    “Amazing!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Lynda, thank you so much for your support and assistance for kids with cancer. I’m excited to feel that I’m helping, even if just a little bit compared with some.”
  • Nick Steers
    $124.20
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thank you Nick. In light of the generosity of folks I had just upped my target from $500 to $1000 but wasn’t sure that I would get there. You have tipped me over the line and made me a member of the Peloton Club.”
  • Adelle Fruman
    “Wonderful effort to support such an important cause. Adelle and Alan”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Adelle and Alan, thank you very much for helping me support this cause. I remember the worrying time when our dear Joel was in hospital and I just can’t imagine what some of these children and their families are going through so I’m pleased to be able to show support for them and to have family and friends lend their support. Many thanks.”
  • Christian Gachignard
    “Great to be almost 80 ...”
    $100
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Holy smoke. Who is this donor who more than doubled my contributions? Thank you so much, Chris.”
  • Devlin Steers
    “Way to go mum! Let your bionic hips guide you to victory! - Best Son”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “You might be receiving this thank you twice since the App is telling me I haven’t sent it, but that’s ok. I thank you twice: once for me and once for the family with a sick child!”
  • Judy Charles
    “You are a real inspiration Barb!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thank you so much for your donation to the cause, Judy. It encourages me to keep cycling even on the days I’m feeling lazy. See you soon.”
  • Marc Morrissette
    “Go, Barb, Go! Marc, Morgan, Edie and Iris ❤️”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thank you Marc and family. I’ve never been part of anything like this before and it’s really thrilling when friends and family choose to participate, so many thanks.”
  • Mary Bowen
    “Go Barb go!!! Ride like wind!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Mary, thank you so much for your support. It gives me such a lift when I see generous contributions from family and friends. And this settled weather helps the cause also.”
  • Dave and Faye Edwards
    “Keep pedaling!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thank you Dave and Faye. It’s easy to add kilometres when I have such good company, as I did today. Maybe we should make a team next year Faye, although it’ll take me a couple of years to figure out how that works!”
  • Linda Gorka
    “Good Luck”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Wow. Thanks Linda. As grannies we hope our grandkids and their families will never experience the heartbreak of cancer”
  • Crofton Steers
    $36.23
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thank you very much. It’s a cause I’m very pleased to support and I appreciate your help.”
  • Marilyn Smith
    “Well done, Barb and who can't get behind this cause? A pleasure to join you on some of these rides.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Many thanks Marilyn, and yes, how wonderful to be out enjoying ourselves and helping a great cause at the same time.”
  • Sasha Crighton
    “Well Done My Friend!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Anne & Jeep Picher
    “Awesome 🤩 Go Barb Go !”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thanks very much, Anne and Jeep. This morning I’m being a bit of a wimp because of the heat but your support will motivate me to get out on my bike this evening.”
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation made possible by the generosity of long-time SickKids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $24.91
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Thank you so much Garron family. What a wonderful way to give back to the community and specifically to help fund research to find the answers to fight cancer.”
  • Barbara Steers
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Barbara Steers
    Barbara
    “Just my first donation. More to come.”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 14 days ago
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