Derek Boan
- National: 573rd
- Province: 18th in SK
- My Team: 3rd
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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203 km Ridden$2,312 Raised2026
My Challenge
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11.7 km ride - Cranberry Flats ride - Saturday, August 22, 2026
Logged this ride 15 hours ago - View on Strava -
31.5 km ride - Back on the saddle to Stonebridge & back (after a few days of illness) - Saturday, August 22, 2026
Logged this ride 21 hours ago - View on Strava -
17.5 km ride - Mail run via Grasswood & Cranberry Flats - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava -
26.8 km ride - Around the neighbourhood - Monday, August 17, 2026
Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava -
$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 11 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.
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29.5 km ride - Lynne's for Blueberry Scones - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava -
17.4 km ride - Mail run & home via Grasswood - Saturday, August 8, 2026
Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava -
24.2 km ride - Race against the clock (darkness & chilly evening temp) - required Boost mode on the e-bike! - Friday, August 7, 2026
Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava -
28.4 km ride - Mail, ice cream & Furdale - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
My Sponsors
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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 10 days ago
Derek
“Incredible! Thank you for your generous support.”
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Donna Burlingame
“Way to go Derek! Proud of you!!”
$103.50Received this donation 10 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 11 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 10 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Elizabeth! Appreciate the support!”
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Elizabeth Moxley
$103.50Received this donation 10 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 11 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Erroll! Hope to see you soon.”
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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 11 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Ken . . . I look forward to it!”
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Laurie Stardom
$103.50Received this donation 10 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Laurie! Another sweet sister-in-law!”
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Mary Holtby
$103.50Received this donation 60 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, so much, Mary! Hope to see you soon, if you’re down from Lloydminster.”
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Annabelle Hryniuk
“Proud to support your ride Derek”
$100Received this donation 20 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Ann & Bob!”
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Dave Smith
$100Received this donation 11 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 11 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 96 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, cuz! Join the cause . . .”
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Dean Weninger
$51.75Received this donation 10 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, Dean!”
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James Haaland
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Jay & Bonnie!”
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Karen Rodrigue
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Karen!! I needed some encouragement. 🤪”
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Paul Harland
“Way to go, Derek!”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, cuz! I have a ways to go yet . . .”
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Shawn Antosh
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Derek
“Thanks, cuz!”
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Derek Boan
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$90Received this donation 101 days ago