Derek Boan
- National: 270th
- Province: 11th in SK
- My Team: 2nd
I'm Riding For
Bob, aka Sandy, Phillips
Sandy was an avid global cyclist & although he survived tongue cancer, the aggressive treatment likely contributed to his early demise, almost a decade ago, at age 58 . . .
My Story
For the 9th consecutive year, I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I am riding again with Team Sandy’s Sidekicks, in memory of our good friend Sandy Phillips, who had tongue cancer as an adult.
I am leading the way by donating CDN$90 ($10 for every year of participation)! A couple of years ago, I upgraded my mode of transportation to a peddle-assist electric bike & have set a more realistic goal of 500 km. I have set a $ goal to $2000, but keep in mind, that $2500 would put me into the Hero level.
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 consider matching my lead with this link: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DerekBoan.
If you are interested in donating to a tax-deductible, worthwhile cause, please consider supporting me by matching my donation, either on line or by messaging me, to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Or, even better, consider participating yourselves!
Thank you & keep safe.
My Legacy
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592 km Ridden$1,658 Raised2018
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1,006 km Ridden$3,225 Raised2019
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1,006 km Ridden$5,354 Raised2020
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1,006 km Ridden$3,910 Raised2021
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307 km Ridden$1,946 Raised2022
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465 km Ridden$1,471 Raised2023
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501 km Ridden$3,322 Raised2024
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1,001 km Ridden$4,251 Raised2025
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511 km Ridden$3,804 Raised2026
My Challenge
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50.5 km ride - Final 50 km ride for an ice cream cone! - Monday, August 31, 2026
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10.5 km ride - CFCA on my non-electric Marin - Saturday, August 29, 2026
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39.1 km ride - Smoove Ice Cream Bar makes riding worthwhile! - Saturday, August 29, 2026
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45.7 km ride - Joined the snail-paced Saskatoon Critical Mass Ride . . . - Friday, August 28, 2026
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$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.
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27.1 km ride - Another gorgeous, sunny day at CFCA, but a fair SE wind . . . - Thursday, August 27, 2026
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32.7 km ride - Checking progress on Dakota Dunes Spa. - Thursday, August 27, 2026
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20.3 km ride - Beautiful, sunny, calm afternoon at CFCA. ☀️😎🇨🇦 - Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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34.4 km ride - Ice cream & apple fritter - Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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29.5 km ride - Around the neighbourhood . . . - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
$1,035Received this donation 7 days ago
Derek
“W-O-W! That’s most generous! Thank you!”
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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!”
$790.36Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Incredible! Thank you for your generous support.”
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Bernard Laplante
“Great bike ride over the last few weeks!”
$250Received this donation 3 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Bernard & Sharon! Appreciate the support!”
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Donna Burlingame
“Way to go Derek! Proud of you!!”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Donna! You're sweet.”
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Anonymous
“Good luck, Derek! We are cheering you on to greater heights!”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, so much! Exceeded my goal of $2,000! ☺️”
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Elizabeth Jones
“Keep up the good work. Cheering you on.”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Elizabeth! Appreciate the support!”
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Elizabeth Moxley
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Beth! I'm at Lumsden Beach, today, but will get back on the back soon!”
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Erroll Simington
“Brovo Derek”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Erroll! Hope to see you soon.”
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Kelly Faber
$103.50Received this donation 1 day ago
Derek
“Thanks, Kel! A truly worthwhile cause! Thanks for the support.”
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Ken Etcheverry
“Get in those miles for this worthy cause Derek. I will try to join you for a few.”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Ken . . . I look forward to it!”
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Laurie Stardom
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Laurie! Another sweet sister-in-law!”
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Mary Holtby
$103.50Received this donation 73 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, so much, Mary! Hope to see you soon, if you’re down from Lloydminster.”
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Shirley Miller
“Way to go Cuz!”
$103.50Received this donation 7 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Shirley! I think I’ll make my 500 km goal by the end of the month!”
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Annabelle Hryniuk
“Proud to support your ride Derek”
$100Received this donation 32 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Ann & Bob!”
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Dave Smith
$100Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Dave! I'll be back on the bike soon to get the rest of the 500 km done by the end of the month.”
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Alanna Danilkewich
“Way to go, Derek Good luck in making your 500 km goal Maybe some of the funds that are donated could be directed to the Saskatoon paediatric hospital for Kid's with Cancer. Alanna”
$93.15Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Alanna! I wouldn't count on it, but the knowledge may be shared?”
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Alan Montain
$51.75Received this donation 108 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, cuz! Join the cause . . .”
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Dean Weninger
$51.75Received this donation 23 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Dean!”
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James Haaland
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Jay & Bonnie!”
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Karen Rodrigue
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Karen!! I needed some encouragement. 🤪”