William Templeton
- National: 2818th
- State: 19th in DE
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find 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.
William
My Legacy
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213 mi Ridden$781 Raised2022
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321 mi Ridden$1,581 Raised2023
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308 mi Ridden$1,326 Raised2024
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260 mi Ridden$669 Raised2025
My Challenge
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And the final numbers are
31 Oct 2025Good morning to everyone that donated the final numbers are in for a total collection of hard work and efforts:
The results are in for the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge...
Together, we have raised $7,198,581 to fight kids' cancer! š
Not to bad at all! āThank you allā
Bill
Posted 2 days ago -
“The Ride Ends, But the Mission Rolls On”
1 Oct 2025So the goal was 250 milesā¦ and I ended up riding 260. Apparently, I donāt understand the concept of āstop.ā Guess my legs decided, āHey, while weāre here letās tack on a bonus 10.ā
But hereās the real kicker ā today the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge comes to a close, and together all the riders managed to rack up some absolutely crazy numbers:
š“ 1,608,489 miles ridden (for reference, thatās basically circling the Earth about 65 times, or just trying to find a parking spot at Costco).
š° $6,800,096 raised (which, in todayās economy, buys about 12 gallons of gas or a dozen eggsā but in the fight against childhood cancer, itās priceless).
Letās be clear: those numbers arenāt just impressive, theyāre life-changing. Every dollar, every pedal stroke, every time I got off my bike looking like Iād just got trampled at the all you can eat buffetā it all mattered.
So from the bottom of my tired legs and grateful heart: Thank you to everyone who donated, cheered, tolerated my whining, and believed in this mission. You helped turn a crazy bike challenge into real hope for kids who need it most.
Mission complete. Heart overflowing!
Thank you all,
Already looking forward to next year š
Posted 33 days ago -
8.7 mi ride - Day 24 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Logged this ride 33 days ago -
9.2 mi ride - Day 23 - Monday, September 29, 2025
Logged this ride 34 days ago -
9.8 mi ride - Day 22 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
Logged this ride 35 days ago -
19.1 mi ride - Day 21 - Saturday, September 27, 2025
Logged this ride 36 days ago -
9.0 mi ride - Day 20 - Friday, September 26, 2025
Logged this ride 37 days ago -
205 Miles of Sweat, Snacks, and Sore Spots”
26 Sep 2025Well, here we are, folks ā 205 miles into this 250-mile ride for childrenās cancer. Let me tell you, my legs now communicate exclusively in curse words, and my bike seat and I are no longer on speaking terms.
Iāve got 5 days left, which means Iāve been doing math in my head like a Tour de France dropout: āIf I ride X miles per day while eating Y amount of granola bars and praying Z number of times for a tailwind, I might just cross the finish line upright.ā
The truth is, every single mile hurts in ways I canāt explain without a medical diagram, but every single mile also matters. This ride isnāt about me whining over sore quads ā itās about kids and families who fight a battle way tougher than a few days on a bike. They donāt get to coast downhill or shift into an easier gear, and thatās why I keep pedaling.
Iām thankful for everyone whoās cheered me on, donated, or just refrained from yelling, āHey, Tour de France reject!ā as I wobble past. Your support keeps me going ā that and the promise of a celebratory cheeseburger the size of my helmet when this thing is over.
So hereās to the last 45 miles. Five days, one tired rider, and a whole lot of heart left to give. Stick with me, keep cheering, and if you see me on the road, maybe toss a Gatorade my way. Just donāt aim for the helmet ā my balance is sketchy enough already.
Posted 37 days ago -
9.2 mi ride - Ride 19 - Thursday, September 25, 2025
Logged this ride 38 days ago -
7.6 mi ride - Ride 18 - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Logged this ride 40 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
$258.75Received this donation 89 days ago
William
“Thank you very much for the generous gift and keeping this going …”
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Bernie Templeton
“Love you honey!!”
$103.50Received this donation 43 days ago
William
“Thank you ❤️”
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Scott Clouthier
$72.45Received this donation 53 days ago
William
“Thank you very much for the generous donation and words of encouragement!!!”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$58.74Received this donation 52 days ago
William
“Thank you”
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Cecilia Kelly
“Yay Bill!!!”
$51.75Received this donation 56 days ago
William
“Thank you very much for the generous donation and the support…”
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Ricke Smith
“Scripture tells us, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." ~Psalm 23:6 Not just the big days. Not just the milestone moments. All the days. Even the ordinary ones. God's goodness is not on hold until your life looks perfect. It is not waiting until every prayer is answered or every problem is solved. It is here. Right now. Following you into this very moment. Look for it. Celebrate it. Let joy meet you where you are. Much Love & Blessings Bill! Ride On! Godspeed!”
$51.75Received this donation 55 days ago
William
“Very nice thank you for the generous donation and words of support and wisdom!!”
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Edward Templeton
“Love you Dad! Keep on riding! You got this! 💪”
$36.23Received this donation 43 days ago
William
“Thank you ❤️”
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ELYSA WEISS
“Go Bill!”
$36.23Received this donation 43 days ago
William
“Thank you very much for the kind words and donation….🙏”