This is my 8th year in the Great Cycle Challenge and the need to support Children's Cancer research continues.
As it has been every year, for me, one of the most important parts of the Challenge for me is the, financial and moral support I receive in preparation for and during the GCC from supporters.
This year that support is more important than ever as in Feb, I was given May 1st, as the date for back surgery that I had been long awaiting. The surgery went well as did the follow up visit last week. What remains now, is getting the bones and nerves to heal enough for me to return to riding outdoors by August. If not, I will be able to ride on a stationary mount indoors. That approval will come at the of July.
Either way I will ride for the Great Cycle Challenge in August this year. The distance traveled may be substantially less than previous years, but the effort and desire to help will be there. Please help this important effort by donating to my ride and supporting Children's Cancer research as you can.
For more detail on the 2025 GCC this link to my page has all the detail you may need.
[ ] https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DanaCoulombe