Stuart Taylor

4years All Star
Stuart Taylor
I am riding 1,000 km in memory of My Mom, numerous relatives, friends and humanity. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 1,222.8 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 543rd
  • Province: 294th in ON
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $2,709 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My Mom, numerous relatives, friends and humanity

My Mom, numerous relatives, friends and humanity

For MOM - for all you gave us. And too every kid - we give you the best we can do!

My Story

11 Aug 2024

YEAR 4

This ride caught my attention a few years ago. I thought I would join, make a contribution, give me some time to think about my "Mom" and stay active. It is something bigger now, I never meant to ask people to support (an individual choice right), I never intended to "blog" but I started to think more about my Mom, my family members, hockey teammates and then we all have stories from friends about cancer's impact on their lives and families.

Nobody should have to deal with cancer. Cancer is one brilliant action (accidental or not) by a mind greater than mine to having a solution! Lets' crush cancer!

Check out the Team Page - "Help them be Kids"

Breathe deeply, smile often, find the "good"...

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,295 km Ridden
    $4,826 Raised
    2021
  • 1,509 km Ridden
    $3,723 Raised
    2022
  • 2,247 km Ridden
    $2,856 Raised
    2023
4years
6,273 km
Ridden
$14,114
Raised

My Challenge

  • 87.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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  • 38.6 km ride - ROUVY - Race: Challenge St. Polten | Austria 40 km - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.4 km ride - ROUVY - Cool Down - Hudson Crossing Triathlon | New York - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.5 km ride - ROUVY - Group Ride: Hudson Crossing Triathlon | New York - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.1 km ride - ROUVY - Warm Up - Hudson Crossing Triathlon | New York - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 11 days ago
  • 43.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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  • 3.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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  • Last Day for 2024 GCC Riders
    31 Aug 2024

    My best to all the GCC riders on the last km's of 2024. Safe travels for all!

    And for the kids, family, friends and all who battle cancer our GCC ride ends today but our will for all of you to keep going, keep smiling, finding the "good" whenever and in whatever moment does not end - ever.

    The rainbow picture at the top of my page is my hope that the pot of gold is the end of cancer as we know it! Never thought I would see the end of a rainbow - so never say never, life is full of possibilities.

    Last Day for 2024 GCC Riders
    Posted 16 days ago
  • THAT'S A WRAP - 1000KM+
    30 Aug 2024

    One day to spare but the weather tomorrow looks very WET! Leisurely 42km on hybrid fun bike south along Petit Trail towards Mont Blanc. In about 3 weeks the Petit Trail will be covered by the falling leaves! You can see the start of the colour change.

    To all GCC riders finish strong - trying to make life better for those kids and adults battling cancer!

    THAT'S A WRAP - 1000KM+
    Posted 17 days ago
  • 42.5 km ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
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  • August 28 Ride Petit Trail Mont Tremblant
    29 Aug 2024

    This trail is 200km long from St Jerome into Mont Laurier Quebec. It is home to various 10km, 1/2 marathon, marathons, cyclist, walkers, in-line skating and some groomed classic cross country skiing in winter.

    The section around Mont Tre.blant is paved and north into Labelle is a combination paved/ hard packed gravel (though it looks like they are about to pave all sections into Labelle).

    C'est fantastique and it is pretty much flat! 42 km ride August 28.

    August 28 Ride Petit Trail Mont Tremblant
    Posted 18 days ago
  • 52.2 km ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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  • 42.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 72.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 km ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 77.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.2 km ride - ROUVY - Cool Down - Colorado River | UTAH | USA - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.8 km ride - ROUVY - Group Ride: Colorado River | UTAH | USA - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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  • 6.7 km ride - ROUVY - Warm Up - Colorado River | UTAH | USA - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.3 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 34.6 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.1 km ride - ROUVY - Race: La Vuelta 2023 | Stage 1 - Barcelona - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.0 km ride - 22 min warm up before Rouvy 14.1km race - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 90.0 km ride - ROUVY - Gulf Coast | Florida - West Bay area - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 56.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.0 km ride - ROUVY - Race: La Vuelta 2024 | Stage 18 - Rivabellosa - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.5 km ride - TBACC Wed Evening ride - Strava did not upload - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 32 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 33 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 33 days ago
  • 26.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.0 km ride - ROUVY - Group Ride: Pacific Coast Highway No2. | California | USA - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.3 km ride - ROUVY - Christchurch warm-up (no video) - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago - View on Strava
  • Saturday, August 10
    11 Aug 2024

    300km down, 700km to go. It is called the Long and Winding Road. And i am just riding a bike, indoors/ outdoors, solo or with other cycling enthusiasts. I have that opportunity. All people/ kids deserve that opportunity - or the chance to enjoy what they love, whatever it may be.

    The photo, Monday, August 5. One of my favorites. About 90 minutes up and down, depending on how long you spend up top. It is totally mezmerizing from 3rd week in September through the end of the 2nd/ beginning of 3rd week of October. Your mind is bedazzled by the colours. A premier ski hill can be seen at the far end of the lake.

    Any ideas of location?

    Last picture/ blog with camel riders on the beach - Australia (go figure).

    Wednesday this comig week is huge for Great Cycle Challenge. All donations up to $1 million $$ will be matched. Really an amazing day!!! And very motivating for all riders.

    We all have different pathways in life, we never really know where the road will take us - but our travels would be way better without having to think about cancer getting in the way - help the kids, help all that are touched by cancer.

    Saturday, August 10
    Posted 37 days ago
  • 3.1 km ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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  • 68.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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  • 3.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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  • 20.9 km ride - ROUVY - VO2 Max Activator - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.7 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 40 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.8 km ride - ROUVY - Panama Route 60km - Monday, August 5, 2024
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  • 15.3 km ride - ROUVY - Panama Route 60km - Monday, August 5, 2024
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  • 2.9 km ride - ROUVY - Animal Kingdom - Celebration Walt Disney Word 70km - Monday, August 5, 2024
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  • Great Cycle Challenge Day 3
    4 Aug 2024

    PHOTO INFO

    I am working on my butt this month (1000km for a young old guy on a road bike) - others I know are travelling around different parts of the world. So the pic is from someone where camel rides on a beach at sunset are happening. Anyone know where?

    3 days in - 100km done. Fortunate to spin my bike wheels in Mont Tremblant. Beautiful routes here and usually do not have to worry about car/ truck traffic as Tremblant usually hosts 2-3 triathlons each year, which attracts cyclist. And the people living in the community tend to support healthy active living. Also smaller population in the area versus GTA and the people seem a lot more laid back about life.

    GTA is full of road rage drivers and the stories/ incidents of drivers purposely trying to intimidate/ hit cyclists are increasing. And this seems even to be the case on low rural roads!

    Sunday is a day off from bike - hope to get a longer ride in on Monday with a few pictures. Also joined a GCC team - Help Them Be Kids.

    Fight the good battle, help the crazy drivers stay calm and think about helping kids find a life that is cancer free.

    Great Cycle Challenge Day 3
    Posted 44 days ago
  • 40.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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  • 6.8 km ride - ROUVY - VO2 Max | Start Easy - Friday, August 2, 2024
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  • 52.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 46 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 81 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 81 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!”
    $676.35
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “To the Garron family - your support is inspiring and makes it easier for me to make a commitment to the GCC. Thank you!”
  • Stan Taylor
    “Go, Great Cycle Challenge riders, Go!”
    $414
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Thank you Dad! Appreciate your support! And am hopeful that what Mom went through and the challenges all kids and families face with cancer are solved soon. The only way that can happen is funding the research.”
  • Sharon Taylor
    “Ride on.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Thank you Sharon for your kind words, your unfailing support and all you do for the family. Nannie's determination lives on through your presence and it is fondly remembered from my younger days. And I know you are a tireless volunteer for a number of causes - your donation/ support is much appreciated.”
  • Pauline King-Taylor
    “Good job hubby!”
    $207
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Thank you. Pauline. Hopefully. it works out so you can join me on a ride as I hit the 1,000km mark! Could never do it without your support. Much love!”
  • Stan Taylor
    “Great Ride - congrats the Help Them Be Kids team!”
    $207
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • Sheryl Freeman
    “So much respect for my brother's commitment to this worthy cause”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Thank you for the donation Sheryl! Much appreciated - Mom would be happy for all of us. The Vancouver pictures were great, as was the stuff from AUS...see you later this week :-)”
  • Joan Strike
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Joan - thank you! My Mom would be so grateful. I realize you and my Mom had some very special times. And I have been so fortunate for my Mom, Dad, Sister, the extended family. We were so very lucky and at the same time shortchanged. So I ride in hopes that others do not have to be shortchanged and the fundraising will provide resources to manage/ cure cancer. Thank you and my best for you.”
  • Luis
    $82.80
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Luis - thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge and the research to stop kids' cancer! My 4th year at it and each year (though the 3rd year was a late start) it means a bit more to me to help these kids (and all the people not so much kids) to battle and face the challenges in front of them. I have the easy part...thank you. Perhaps you want to team next year? Check out "Let Them Be Kids". It really does not matter how far you ride/ what the donations are - I think the kids, famalies, organizers are encouraged by the participation and knowing the community support is present.”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Thank you for this gracious gift to the Great Cycle Challenge! I have seen the challenge of cancer in my family and friends. I watched my Mom's battle with cancer and I remember how lucky I was being a kid...so this ride motivates me because these kids deserve the opportunity to just have the joy of "being kids". I am more optimistic now than ever that the pieces to solve cancer will be found. Thank you!”
  • Marco Fillion
    “Thanks for your support Stuart! Right back at you! 🙂”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “Marco - thank you, not necessary. The donations I made to you and the other TBACC riders on this journey - just a way to say "thank you" for joining the ride. Honestly, if I had not gifted to you - it would have been money I sent to sponsor myself at months' end. Ride well, ride safe and ride with the hope that cure is just over the next hill...”
  • John Bell
    “All-Star! Well done Stuart.”
    $20
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Stuart Taylor
    Stuart
    “JW thank you! And it was great to join the "Let Then Be Kids" team as well as ride with you, Hopeful Marco puts the team together again next year and I will continue to encourage participation.”
  • Stuart Taylor
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 81 days ago
  • Stuart Taylor
    $207
    Received this donation 11 days ago
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