Philip Clark

I am riding 555 km for All people who have been touched by Cancer. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 605.6 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 671st
Province: 365th in ON

I've raised $2,491 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

All people who have been touched by Cancer

My Story

31 Jul 2025

This August 2025

Next month, I am riding 555km in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer...

And my challenge starts TOMORROW!

Right now, over 1,700 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer every year... and 4 children die every week.

Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it.

Please make a donation and support my 555km challenge to end childhood cancer and save little lives.

https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/PhilipClark/a

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,120 km Ridden

$1,451 Raised

2018
1,114 km Ridden

$2,535 Raised

2019
1,285 km Ridden

$3,253 Raised

2021
1,122 km Ridden

$3,027 Raised

2022
887 km Ridden

$3,412 Raised

2023
470 km Ridden

$2,247 Raised

2024
606 km Ridden

$2,491 Raised

2025

6,603 km

Ridden

$18,416

Raised

My Challenge

48.1 km ride - Thursday, September 11, 2025

Logged this ride 9 days ago
A Three hour tour ;)

1 Sep 2025

My last blog, I’m not sure if anyone reads them , I know Elizabeth does but I encourage her to read them ;)

One of my favourite rides of the year was also my longest both in kms and time .

I decided to slow down and enjoy ,

get off my bike take some pictures.

When I finally arrived home Liz is kind of anxious, annoyed and asking the question where have you been?

I was getting worried something happened..

“ I sent you a message, Elizabeth said “

“ but I was live streaming , I said and didn’t get it “

If I could insert a picture here it would be of a babbling brook that I was live streaming from… get it , live streaming, , I was listening and watching the babbling brook…

Ok, let’s keep going. another favourite location not far from the brook.

there’s some land for sale..note to self check out the price when I get home it feels so good down here. ( $1.4 million for the land, no house, no barn, but it does have the babbling brook, so I’ll think about it )

I’m taking pictures, of the journey, so much to see, I wish I could share them all but I’m more attached to the feeling and as a viewer you probably wouldn’t see them the same way ..

When you slow down and take the time to appreciate where you are, who you’re with , what you see when you really look and listen, then you’ll reap the rewards Trust me they’re worth the time invested in your life .

We’re all different that’s what makes life interesting, find your passion!

Not everyone will stop and talk to horses but what if you did give a horse a nay or two and he responded back with a few to you and all of a sudden I’m rhyming too.

This could happen to you , hahaha, sorry just a bit of comic relief to lighten the mood.. ( FYI, I did talk to the horses )

Needless to say I had a great ride , and was fortunate enough to raise some money for a very worthwhile cause TheGreatCycleChallenge

Thank You, to all my Family and Friends for your wonderful support,

I sincerely appreciate your kindness.

Until the next time

Phil , Philip , Flip, Flipper

Posted 19 days ago
Madi and I, both completed our ride goals today, together

31 Aug 2025

One month , and many hours of rides later we did it !

We don’t do it for the glory, we do it for children we’ll probably never meet.

Without the support of all our family and friends we are just out there riding our bikes.

Thank You everyone for your kind words and financial contributions.

In these economic time it still surprises how generous everyone has been over the years I’ve been riding in TheGreatCycleChallenge.

Posted 20 days ago
4.1 km ride - Saturday, August 30, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago
9.0 km ride - Saturday, August 30, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago
54.0 km ride - Friday, August 29, 2025

Logged this ride 22 days ago
2Swans a swimming, there was 4 but that doesn’t sound as good

29 Aug 2025

Another windy ride and my first time caught in the rain.. seems I’m a fair weather rider

It was another quiet ride today with more time for inner reflection.

I’ve noticed while riding there are spots, places that I ride through that feel good.

It’s hard to describe , but yesterday while riding, it’s windy, a bit cool, misty rain and as I round the corner the sun comes out, the fresh cut field is golden.

I feel the warmth from the sun on my face and I find myself smiling ;)

I start to purposely turn my bike and for a moment I’m lost in the feeling.

Just like life itself I’m quickly brought back to reality by a big truck quickly passing me and the clouds and wind start blowing again…

Like a golfer with the perfect hit , I’ll be out there again chasing that euphoric riding experience ;)

Posted 22 days ago
45.4 km ride - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Logged this ride 23 days ago
The day of the Monarch Butterfly

28 Aug 2025

Today I felt blessed to see so many Monarch Butterflies.

In late August, the Monarchs are emerging from their cocoons and beginning their migration south to Mexico.

The Monarchs fly thousands of kilometres on their trip to Mexico, makes my biking goal of 550 look small ..

( but they aren’t sitting on a bicycle seat )

I thought today I’d bike a little farther and investigate the Tom Thompson trail.

I’d decided today to stay on the road , no rough trails, lots of hills, and lots of wind !

In saying that I was excited to find this park but it prohibits bikes on the trail.

As I continued southeast I encountered 4 young lads on small dirt bikes and it took me back to my youth.

My friends and I all had mini bikes, we never wore helmets back then and we’d ride the backroads like we owned them.

I wanted to stop the young lads and tell them to enjoy every moment of this day the ride , the friendships they shared

That they were living their best lives at this moment.

As I pedalled on I started appreciating the amazing views from this elevation the valleys the cloud filled sky with Georgian Bay in the background, it was spectacular!!

By the time I found the next part of the trail my battery had dropped a bar and I still needed to ride back home .

When my battery dies it’s like pedalling an elephant so I don’t want to be far from home if that happens;)

Pretty happy I made it home before my bike died completely and just shy of 60 kms…

Posted 23 days ago
58.7 km ride - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Logged this ride 24 days ago

My Sponsors

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!”
$771.69
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“On behalf of all us riders and our generous families friends , and supporters. A huge shout out and Thank You to the Garron family we are so fortunate to have you on TheGreatCycleChallenge Team”

On behalf of all us riders and our generous families friends , and supporters. A huge shout out and Thank You to the Garron family we are so fortunate to have you on TheGreatCycleChallenge Team
Michael Stewart

“Great job Phil.”
$124.20
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Mike for your generosity for another year. We really appreciate your support for the ride. I miss the trails at Sauble, many fond memories . Thank You again for the support”

Thank You Mike for your generosity for another year. We really appreciate your support for the ride. I miss the trails at Sauble, many fond memories . Thank You again for the support
Bonnie Hutchinson
$103.50
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“Thank You so much Bonnie for your generous donation and support for TheGreatCycleChallenge. We really appreciate it and it goes along way in helping kids fighting cancer.”

Thank You so much Bonnie for your generous donation and support for TheGreatCycleChallenge. We really appreciate it and it goes along way in helping kids fighting cancer.
Elizabeth Clark

“So very proud of you and your annual effort to support such a great cause. Keep up the ride!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Elizabeth for supporting TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year .. Sometimes my rides and times affect what we’re doing but you’ve always supported my efforts and it is encouraging to know you always have my back ..”

Thank You Elizabeth for supporting TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year .. Sometimes my rides and times affect what we’re doing but you’ve always supported my efforts and it is encouraging to know you always have my back ..
Heather Gardiner

“Great job, Phil!”
$103.50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Heather your support for another year is greatly appreciated. Great timing on the double day as well.Together we are making a difference!!”

Thank You Heather your support for another year is greatly appreciated. Great timing on the double day as well.Together we are making a difference!!
LYNN Beaton

“Keep on riding”
$77.63
Received this donation 47 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Lynn , I really appreciate your support for another year of TheGreatCycleChallenge. I’m so lucky to be able to ride and with the help of friends like you and family make a difference for the kids fighting cancer.”

Thank You Lynn , I really appreciate your support for another year of TheGreatCycleChallenge. I’m so lucky to be able to ride and with the help of friends like you and family make a difference for the kids fighting cancer.
Joyce McIntosh

“Keep riding Phil, happy to support TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year”
$75
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Joyce , we have enjoyed so many wonderful trips on bikes . My personal favourite in Holland, so it’s pretty rewarding to bike with a purpose and support kids fighting cancer, Thank You for supporting for another year”

Thank You Joyce , we have enjoyed so many wonderful trips on bikes . My personal favourite in Holland, so it’s pretty rewarding to bike with a purpose and support kids fighting cancer, Thank You for supporting for another year
Adrienne Clark

“Congrats Dad, so proud, way to go”
$72.45
Received this donation 11 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Adrienne, for another year of your support for TheGreatCycleChallenge. It is a wonderful organization and I’m always grateful to be able to ride with a purpose.. it’s the generosity of family and friends that allows us, together to make a difference for the kids fighting Cancer ♋️”

Thank You Adrienne, for another year of your support for TheGreatCycleChallenge. It is a wonderful organization and I’m always grateful to be able to ride with a purpose.. it’s the generosity of family and friends that allows us, together to make a difference for the kids fighting Cancer ♋️
BOB Wilkie
$72.45
Received this donation 46 days ago

Philip

“Thank You my friend, I appreciate your support for another year. Next time I’m at the Beach I’ll be sure to pop in .. thanks again my friend”

Thank You my friend, I appreciate your support for another year. Next time I’m at the Beach I’ll be sure to pop in .. thanks again my friend
Brian Hepburn

“Keep up the great work Phil”
$72.45
Received this donation 38 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Brian , I really appreciate your support for another year.. your awesome my friend”

Thank You Brian , I really appreciate your support for another year.. your awesome my friend
Cathy McCoy

“Way to go, Phil!”
$72.45
Received this donation 35 days ago

Philip

“Thank You for supporting TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year Cathy it is very much appreciated. I really have to focus on riding my biked instead of driving my Miata . . Ken would understand ;)”

Thank You for supporting TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year Cathy it is very much appreciated. I really have to focus on riding my biked instead of driving my Miata . . Ken would understand ;)
Carolyn Ruiz

“Way to go Phil. I enjoyed reading your diary!”
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Carolyn, for your financial support for TheGreatCycleChallenge, it’s a wonderful organization that makes a big difference in children’s lives. I’m glad you enjoyed the diary, now I know I have at least one more avid reader of the blog ;)”

Thank You Carolyn, for your financial support for TheGreatCycleChallenge, it’s a wonderful organization that makes a big difference in children’s lives. I’m glad you enjoyed the diary, now I know I have at least one more avid reader of the blog ;)
Jason Clark

“Way to go dad!!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“Hey Jay, Thank You are you guys just getting home. It was so great to see you guys I can’t believe how much the kids have grown. You may have some riders next year”

Hey Jay, Thank You are you guys just getting home. It was so great to see you guys I can’t believe how much the kids have grown. You may have some riders next year
Kathy Quinn

“Happy cycling Phil! Glad to sponsor you!”
$51.75
Received this donation 38 days ago

Philip

“Thank You so much Kathy for supporting TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year. One of my supporters questioned how much of the money went to the cause and my research shows that almost all of the funds raised go directly to help kids .. I think it was 90% or higher many volunteers make it possible so that’s pretty amazing.!”

Thank You so much Kathy for supporting TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year. One of my supporters questioned how much of the money went to the cause and my research shows that almost all of the funds raised go directly to help kids .. I think it was 90% or higher many volunteers make it possible so that’s pretty amazing.!
Styn Furness

“You are a great sport to be riding for a wonderful cause. I wish you all the best.”
$51.75
Received this donation 38 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Styn, we’ve had some wonderful rides and bike trips together. Biking for a purpose in TheGreatCycleChallenge is very rewarding and having your support means a lot”

Thank You Styn, we’ve had some wonderful rides and bike trips together. Biking for a purpose in TheGreatCycleChallenge is very rewarding and having your support means a lot
Adam Clark

“Keep being awesome Dad! Madi is looking forward to riding with you soon!”
$50
Received this donation 38 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Adam for your support for another year . You and Meg must be so very proud of Madi as she continues to help and grow as a giving human being.”

Thank You Adam for your support for another year . You and Meg must be so very proud of Madi as she continues to help and grow as a giving human being.
Bette Mcmillan

“So happy to support TheGreatCycleChallenge Ride Phil ride”
$50
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Bette , we sure do appreciate your support. I lost your information and reached out to Jeff. I will email you the tax receipt but it does have my address ( I don’t think it should matter) I forwarded the information to my granddaughter ( Meg / daughter in law) so she sent the receipt to your correct email. Thanks again Bette , sorry we missed you! !”

Thank You Bette , we sure do appreciate your support. I lost your information and reached out to Jeff. I will email you the tax receipt but it does have my address ( I don’t think it should matter) I forwarded the information to my granddaughter ( Meg / daughter in law) so she sent the receipt to your correct email. Thanks again Bette , sorry we missed you! !
Cheryl Lyons

“Thank you for riding for this cause. You got this!”
$50
Received this donation 37 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Cheryl, for supporting the greatcyclechallenge and kids fighting cancer. I’m proud to be part of this movement and together we are making a difference.”

Thank You Cheryl, for supporting the greatcyclechallenge and kids fighting cancer. I’m proud to be part of this movement and together we are making a difference.
Peter Stewart

“I don’t see you racing around on your bike through Oliphant like previous years.. I imagine most your rides are closer to Owen Sound”
$50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Pete , great to have your support for TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year. Only 2 trips to Oliphant this year and I found you home once .. Thanks Pete”

Thank You Pete , great to have your support for TheGreatCycleChallenge for another year. Only 2 trips to Oliphant this year and I found you home once .. Thanks Pete
Brad Clark

“Ride Brother Ride”
$40
Received this donation 15 days ago

Philip

“Thank You Brother, really appreciate the support for another year .. maybe next year you could ride and I’ll donate to you, think about it”

Thank You Brother, really appreciate the support for another year .. maybe next year you could ride and I’ll donate to you, think about it