Rowan Balfour

Rowan Balfour
I am riding 2,000 km in memory of my grandfather, Ralph Balfour. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 1,911.5 km My goal is 2,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 2338th
  • Province: 1270th in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $803 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ralph Balfour

Ralph Balfour

My grandfather was diagnosed with cancer before I was really old enough to know what that was and why it was so serious. I remember being upset that he wouldn't talk to me because i thought he was giving me the silent treatment. I must have just thought that he had just finally come around when he got his mechanical voice box, also probably that he had just gotten really into imitating robots. All of this is to say I could not imagine if I was the one who had cancer in that situation when I didn't even know what that was and hadn't grasped the concept of death yet. So I'm riding in his honor to help save little lives because they should be living life, not fighting for it.

My Story

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.

Rowan

My Challenge

  • 9.6 km ride - Zwift - HWBTWTDWH on The Big Ring in Watopia - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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  • 49.3 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 39.5 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.3 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 58.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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  • 159.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.4 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.3 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.3 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.8 km ride - Zwift - Big Flat 8 in Watopia - Monday, August 18, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 101.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 90.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.3 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • Jersey received!
    15 Aug 2025

    The jersey has arrived! They said it would take 7-8 days to arrive so I was very surprised to see it only 3 days after when I was about to head of to time trial. Thank you to the sick kids foundation people for the jersey, setting up this amazing event, and of course the important part, the pediatric cancer research.

    Also thank you once again to all of you guys that have donated and or shared this page, this also wouldn't be possible without you.

    Jersey received!
    Posted 14 days ago
  • Halfway there!
    15 Aug 2025

    I've reached the halfway point after only 14 admittedly very long days. Honestly I wasn't completely sure I could finish this when I started the challenge so it's very nice to see it progressing above pace. Not sure if I'll keep riding after I hit 2000 or just fall apart and go into a coma, but I guess we'll see what happens then. Once again thank all of you for supporting this amazing cause in your very generous donations, the riding doesn't really mean much without your support so thank you so much, together we're saving little lives!

    Posted 14 days ago
  • 50.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • YAAAAAY AGAIN!
    14 Aug 2025

    We've surpassed our second goal of 750 Dollars in only 13 days! Because of this I've updated my goal again to 1000, let's hope we can do it again. Thank all of you for your very generous donations!

    Posted 15 days ago
  • 50.2 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • 160.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • Thank you
    11 Aug 2025

    We reached our goal! It's crazy to think that it only took 10 to reach 500 dollars. Because of the pace we're moving at I've decided to move the goal to 750, let's hope we can reach it! Also Wednesday (Aug 13) is "kick cancers butt day" where all donations are matched up to 1.3 million dollars total, so if you plan on donating soon Wednesday is a good day.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • Mechanical
    10 Aug 2025

    I was going to go for a ride this morning but my rear shifter cable slipped. I had to finish the distance in two very exhausted indoor rides(because I woke up at 4:30 for the ride) after we went to decathlon and got the part, so that's fun.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • 43.4 km ride - Zwift - Coast Crusher in Watopia - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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  • 51.1 km ride - Zwift - The Mega Pretzel in Watopia - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • YAAAAAY and AHHHHH!!!
    9 Aug 2025

    We reached our 500 dollar goal, thank all of you for your support of this very stupid challenge I set for myself! In semi related news I blew a hole in my tire going 65 kmh trying to avoid a bear today.

    Posted 20 days ago
  • 84.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • $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
  • 52.2 km ride - Zwift - Eastern Eight in Watopia - Friday, August 8, 2025
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  • 55.9 km ride - Zwift - Spiral into the Volcano in Watopia - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.4 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.9 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.4 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 50.4 km ride - Zwift - The Big Ring in Watopia - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 102.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 104.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 27 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 27 days ago
  • 52.5 km ride - Zwift - Deca Dash in Watopia - Friday, August 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 28 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 29 days ago
  • Recovering
    26 Jul 2025

    I crashed a few days ago and it took me out for two days, nothing serious and I'm back on the bike now but I just thought I should update you. The challenge is still on!

    Posted 34 days ago
  • Almost time!
    23 Jul 2025

    The time has almost come, the challenge begins in 9 days! I've been training hard all month to give myself a shot at completing the 2000, but the start finally being in sight is still nerve wracking. Good luck to myself and my fellow GCCer's in completing their monetary and distance goals.

    Posted 37 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • William Dalton
    “Love your commitment Rowan. Stay hydrated!!”
    $200
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation!!!”
  • Sam P (fellow OBC rider)
    “Great job Rowan! Keep going.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thanks for the donation! We're over the 500 dollar mark!!!”
  • Anthony Casilli
    “GOOD LUCK!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you!”
  • 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!”
    $71.17
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you to the garron family for their incredibly generous 1.3 million dollar donation!”
  • Anonymous
    “Bon Courage!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you for your donation mysterious stranger!”
  • Linda Boisvenue
    “Good seeing you at the time trials Rowan and wishing you all the best to reach the 2000 km goal! You can do it! 😃🙌🏼”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you for your donation!”
  • Rowan Balfour
    “Thank you Aunt Melissa for the Birthday money, and to the generous Garron family for matching donations today!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • Shauna Tessier
    “Good luck Rowan!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you auntie Shauna!”
  • The Art of Leslie Casilli
    “Rowan, Goodluck and have fun! This is such a great cause and I am so impressed by your commitment and dedication. You got this!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you auntie Leslie!!!!”
  • Anna Contini
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you Anna!”
  • Cheryl Dalton
    “Stay safe out there Rowan, I am very proud of you and your desire to help others”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you nana!”
  • Catherine Castillo
    $25
    Received this donation 23 days ago
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