Julia Viinikka

Julia Viinikka
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 104.8 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 4205th
  • Province: 2230th in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $279 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ann Wirch

My Story

2 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.

Julia

My Challenge

  • 5.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • Day 8 - Lakeshore Trail
    8 Aug 2025

    Short ride this morning (errand) and a longer ride along the lakeshore. Beautiful day. We saw a heron in one of the Bays and found an awesome splash pad. Wasn’t expecting to get soaked!

    Fun time!

    You can see the heron on the lake between us.

    Day 8 - Lakeshore Trail
    Posted 19 days ago
  • 15.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • Day 7 - No ride today
    8 Aug 2025

    Had a killer workout with Andrea G-C yesterday and today, so taking a short break from cycling. Had a nice walk with a friend and sent my son on a cycling/camping trip (photo of bike below).

    I Have a good ride planned for tomorrow, down by the waterfront. Maybe there will be a splash pad on route…. Will take a pic. ….’til then.

    Day 7 - No ride today
    Posted 20 days ago
  • Day 6 - quick ride around the hood
    7 Aug 2025

    Quick after dinner ride with Tai. Had to get back to spray the wasp nest - Best done at dusk or late at night.

    Day 6 - quick ride around the hood
    Posted 21 days ago
  • 7.8 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • Day 5 - the quest for wasp spray
    6 Aug 2025

    Decided to ride to the closest hardware store. Unfortunately it was closed when we got there. Have to wait another day to tackle the paper wasp nest… not too upset about delaying that activity!

    Posted 22 days ago
  • Day 4- First Solo Ride
    6 Aug 2025

    20k ride to and along the BeltLine out past the Allen expressway. Such a nice ride… next time I will remember to bring earbuds. Tunes would be a great addition to that ride!

    Day 4- First Solo Ride
    Posted 22 days ago
  • 5.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 km ride - First Solo Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 24 days ago
  • Day 3 - 12km
    4 Aug 2025

    Got a little more comfortable with the backroads around our neighbourhood. Finally got my left hand gears to work a bit better and now know my back vs front break….

    Day 3 - 12km
    Posted 24 days ago
  • 12.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2nd and 3rd rides to Brickworks and back
    2 Aug 2025

    Downhill then uphill… only walked twice on really steep parts! 27 km total!

    2nd and 3rd rides to Brickworks and back
    Posted 25 days ago
  • 12.8 km ride - Back from Brickworks! Mostly uphill! - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 26 days ago
  • 13.6 km ride - To the market at Brickworks - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • First Ride
    2 Aug 2025

    Today is Aug 1 and Tai and I rode 6.4 km today into Glendon College.

    First Ride
    Posted 26 days ago
  • 6.4 km ride - Glendon College - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Ride image
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Myriam Roux
    “Go Julia Go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 26 days ago
  • Tai Viinikka
    “Thanks for getting me riding again JL!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 24 days ago
  • Veronika VYDRA
    $72.45
    Received this donation 24 days ago
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