Richard Bone

I am riding 500 km for The Kids. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 147.4 km My goal is 500 km

My Rankings

National: 1916th
Province: 231st in AB

I've raised $1,048 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

The Kids

For ALL the kids! For my Granddaughter Kylie. "The Bug" does not have cancer, she has my heart, my soul, and every fiber of my life held in her little smile. (When she isn't being a terrorist) She is the Granddaughter I was never supposed to have met having been handed a terminal diagnosis in 2013.

My Story

5 Feb 2025

In Dec 2012 I was first diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer w/mets to liver. FolFox failed causing more spread to lymph nodes, including a cluster around aorta in the posterior peritoneum. My prognosis then went "Terminal" with a 5% chance living beyond a year.

That was June 0f 2013. I'm still here......

I May Have Cancer, But Cancer Doesn't Have Me!

In the 12+ years I have been fighting the various, sometimes repeating forms of cancer, I have learned a lot about myself, and how Strong a person can be when it is really needed. That is why I dedicate my riding to helping the kids who are forced to fight this terrible disease in hospital instead of playing outside with their friends.

It's been a long, long, long decade......

2012 Stage IV Colon cancer mets to liver, lymph nodes - Removed 2/3 large intestine, 2 large chunks from liver, appendix and gall bladder

2013 June Terminal with 5% chance making it past 1 year.

2015 Bladder cancer

2016 Bladder cancer

2017 Squamous Cell carcinoma throat, mouth, tongue - 19.5 hour surgery to remove L&R tonsils, part of tongue, left side of throat, soft pallet, 348 lymph nodes from neck, 6 weeks daily radiation, 1 1/2 years learning how to eat, lifetime swallowing issues with almost daily episodes of choking on simple meals. A lifelong hazard that will only get worse as I age and weaken.

2018 bladder cancer, 2.5 years BCG Therapy

2022 May, bladder cancer, kidney tumor

2022 August 16, removed kidney, ureter, and small piece of bladder

2023 September - New tumor found in my urethrae.

2023, October - Trans-urethral tumor resection (Friday 13th.)

2023 November - Update from urologist re: pathology......

2025 - Continued schedule of chemo for bladder/urethra into 2026......

Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your support. It really does mean the world to me, and so many others.

Read my story, and much more... https://linktr.ee/richardbone

#IAmBone #NobodyFightsAlone #iwontbackdown #TomorrowsCoffee

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

$212 Raised

2021
Ridden

$2,538 Raised

2022
1,188 km Ridden

$5,827 Raised

2023
296 km Ridden

$1,447 Raised

2024
Ridden

$1,048 Raised

2025

1,675 km

Ridden

$11,072

Raised

My Challenge

6.9 km ride - Quick Fernie ride with @Lisa and our Granddaughter. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
26.9 km ride - North Star Rail Trail Ride! - Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
31.1 km ride - Saturday Morning Grind! - Saturday, August 16, 2025

Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
$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 36 days ago
Will The Sun Come Out?

13 Aug 2025

*DONATIONS Matched Today!!!*

Unfortunately I wont be able to ride today due to weather. As I am scheduled to do my own cancer treatment next week, I simply can’t risk getting sick. (Unless it clears up)

This month, I am riding 500km in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

And today is Kick Cancer's Butt Day, where ALL donations will be MATCHED by supporters of the charity (up to $1,300,000) - so it's the best time to support my challenge to help these kids.

Please sponsor me now and your donation will be MATCHED - but hurry, it's for today ONLY!

I may have cancer, but cancer doesn’t have me!

Link In BIO!

https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/RichardBone

#IAmBone

#8XandCounting

#NobodyFightsAlone #iwontbackdown #CancerJourney #cancerwarrior #TomorrowsCoffee #warrior #survivor #KFG #cancersurvivor #GCCC #GreatCycleChallengeCanada

Posted 36 days ago
9.6 km ride - Morning ride! - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
14.9 km ride - Family Ride! - Monday, August 4, 2025

Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
3.4 km ride - Quick Pup Run - Sunday, August 3, 2025

Logged this ride 46 days ago - View on Strava
Behind The Rider

3 Aug 2025

As "participants", we often look at ourselves, and others as the ones making the sacrifices, putting out the effort to be part of something, create something, change something, or in general, MAKE A DIFFERENCE in something.

I would like to introduce my wife Lisa.

Lisa has been the behind the scenes participant in each and every year of my Great Cycle Challenge involvement. She has encouraged me, ridden with me, and put up with my whining about weather, or waking up with leg cramps in the night. She has made sure I keep on track.

Not only support for the riding, she has been at my side through my own battles with cancer. As I am sure you have read the "My Story" section above, Lisa has been at my side through more than any wife should ever have to. From simple bloodwork, to 20 hour reconstructive surgeries that almost went completely sideways, she was always there for me to wake up to. Bewteen Lisa, and the rest of our family, and close friends, I am certainly not the lone "participant" in these yearly endeavours. Whether a collection of local rides combined to reach my goal, or that EPIC ride through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver, Lisa leads the pack with her continued support. (and patience)

So next time you're looking to thank one of the riders, please keep their loved ones, and their entire support teams in mind, without them we simply couldn't do any of this.

Thank You Lisa.

Thank you family.

Thank You friends!

Posted 46 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 46 days ago

My Sponsors

Remax Real Estate Central Alberta- Jane Wierzba

“Wishing you all the best Richard, as you continue to raise funds for a very worthy cause. Keep on biking!”
$200
Received this donation 36 days ago

Richard

“Your continued support means the world to me, and the kids were doing this for! Thank You so much Jane!”

Your continued support means the world to me, and the kids were doing this for! Thank You so much Jane!
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!”
$180.25
Received this donation 36 days ago

Richard
Chris Levangie
$124.20
Received this donation 36 days ago

Richard

“BIG THANKS my man! Your continued support means a lot.”

BIG THANKS my man! Your continued support means a lot.
Csaba Hollo

“Keep riding, buddy!”
$103.50
Received this donation 89 days ago

Richard

“Csaba! Thank you so much for your continued support! The repeated encouragement means so so much sir!”

Csaba! Thank you so much for your continued support! The repeated encouragement means so so much sir!
Shelly James

“You are such an inspiration and incredible fighter. I am proud to know both you and Lisa!!! Keep fighting the good fight my friend 😊”
$72.45
Received this donation 46 days ago

Richard

“Aw, Thank so much Shelley!”

Aw, Thank so much Shelley!
Faye Mock
$51.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Richard

“Thanks again for being such an AWESOME, and consistent supporter!”

Thanks again for being such an AWESOME, and consistent supporter!
KAREN PHIPPS

“You've got this!”
$51.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Richard

“Thank you so very much for your continued support and encouragement!”

Thank you so very much for your continued support and encouragement!
Rebecca & Tango

“You inspire so many!”
$51.75
Received this donation 96 days ago

Richard

“Woohoo! Thank you so, so very much! #NobodyFightsAlone!”

Woohoo! Thank you so, so very much! #NobodyFightsAlone!
Jennifer Haines

“Keep on trucking. Your perseverance motivates the world!”
$36.23
Received this donation 48 days ago

Richard

“Thank You so much! Your encouragement and support are part of what keeps this all moving forward!”

Thank You so much! Your encouragement and support are part of what keeps this all moving forward!
Miguel Gosano

“You are the trooper, i wish i had more to give.”
$36.23
Received this donation 44 days ago

Richard

“Woohoo! Thanks for your support buddy!”

Woohoo! Thanks for your support buddy!
Robert Buisson
$36.23
Received this donation 44 days ago

Richard

“Thank you for your awesome support!”

Thank you for your awesome support!
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 36 days ago

Richard

“Thanks so much for your support!”

Thanks so much for your support!
Norm Levangie
$25.88
Received this donation 36 days ago

Richard

“Thanks Norm! Your daily support means an incredible amount to me.”

Thanks Norm! Your daily support means an incredible amount to me.
Anonymous

“This Donation collected from a supportive neighbour who has been very supportive of my fight, and these rides over the years.”
$41.40
Received this donation 35 days ago

Richard