Mercedes Arias
- National: 28th
- Province: 14th in ON
I'm Riding For
MANINA, IRMA, MOM and many more loved ones
My Story
For the seventh year, I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids’ cancer.
What began as a simple way to give back has become deeply personal. Cancer has touched the lives of people I love, and I ride because no child should have to face this disease.
This year, my goal is to cycle 500 km and raise $10,000 to support SickKids Foundation and the life-saving research they fund.
If you can, please support my ride with a donation. Every dollar helps give children the brighter future they deserve.
Thank you for your support. 💛🚴
Por séptimo año consecutivo, participo en el Great Cycle Challenge para ayudar a combatir el cáncer infantil.
Lo que comenzó como una forma sencilla de aportar mi granito de arena se ha convertido en algo muy personal. El cáncer ha tocado la vida de personas que quiero, y creo firmemente que ningún niño debería tener que enfrentar esta enfermedad.
Este año, mi meta es recorrer 500 km y recaudar $10,000 para apoyar a SickKids Foundation y la investigación que salva vidas.
Si está en tus posibilidades, te agradecería mucho una donación. Cada aporte, sin importar el monto, ayuda a brindar esperanza y un futuro más brillante a los niños y sus familias.
Gracias por tu apoyo. 💛🚴
My Legacy
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877 km Ridden$3,120 Raised2020
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532 km Ridden$4,754 Raised2021
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502 km Ridden$9,393 Raised2022
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623 km Ridden$8,093 Raised2023
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501 km Ridden$8,553 Raised2024
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586 km Ridden$11,777 Raised2025
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504 km Ridden$11,183 Raised2026
My Challenge
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THANK YOU - GRACIAS - MERCI
31 Aug 2026And just like that, August has come to an end. ❤️
A month ago, we started this challenge with an ambitious goal: to raise $10,000 and ride 500 kilometers. Today, I’m incredibly proud to say that we achieved it—and went far beyond what we set out to do! 🚴♀️💪
But the most meaningful part of this challenge isn’t just the numbers. It’s seeing so many people come together once again to support a cause that can make a difference in the lives of so many children and families.
Thank you to everyone who donated, rode, joined us, shared, encouraged, and supported us in any way. Every kilometer, every message, and every dollar was part of this achievement. ❤️
After seven years, I’m still convinced that together, we can go so much further. And you are the reason I keep getting back on that bike every year.
Thank you for making it possible once again. 💛🚴♀️
See you next year!
Y así, sin darnos cuenta, llegamos al final de agosto. ❤️
Hace un mes comenzamos este reto con una meta ambiciosa: recaudar $10,000 y pedalear 500 kilómetros. Hoy podemos decir con muchísimo orgullo que lo logramos… y fuimos mucho más allá de lo que nos propusimos. 🚴♀️💪
Pero lo más bonito de este reto no son solo los números. Es ver cómo, una vez más, tantas personas se unieron para apoyar una causa que nos importa y que puede hacer una diferencia en la vida de tantos niños y familias.
Gracias a todos los que donaron, pedalearon, acompañaron, compartieron, animaron y estuvieron presentes de una u otra manera. Cada kilómetro, cada mensaje y cada dólar fueron parte de este logro. ❤️
Después de siete años, sigo convencida de que juntos podemos llegar mucho más lejos. Y ustedes son la razón por la que cada año vale la pena volver a subirse a esa bicicleta.
Gracias por hacerlo posible una vez más. 💛🚴♀️
Nos vemos el próximo año!
Posted 12 days ago -
26.1 km ride - VICTORY LAP 🥳 500km - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava -
40.0 km ride - 40k - Thursday, August 27, 2026
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30.4 km ride - Ride - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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4.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 24, 2026
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45.3 km ride - Closer to 500k - Saturday, August 22, 2026
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35.6 km ride - Welcome back ride - Friday, August 21, 2026
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Small Goals Build the Big Goal
17 Aug 2026Ya alcancé mi meta de recaudar $10K+ y voy en camino hacia la otra meta: los kilómetros. 🎉
Voy a los 500 km y aunque se nos han atravesado varios obstáculos, seguimos…. Por qué? Porque no me he quedado viendo solo ese número gigante al final. Me he enfocado en las metas chiquitas: los kilómetros de hoy, la salida de esta semana. Y así es la vida, ¿no?
A veces nos abrumamos cuando nos ponemos metas grandes. Vemos el número final y tan solo de verlo tan lejos, ya perdimos las ganas aveces inclusive antes de empezar. Pero esa meta gigante está hecha de cientos de mini metas, y son esas las que vamos logrando cada día, las que nos dan la energía para seguir pedaleando poquito a poquito hasta llegar a la meta grande.
No dejemos que la meta grande se vea tan lejos que no nos deje celebrar las pequeñas metas del camino. Cada kilómetro cuenta, cada logrito merece su aplauso, porque al final es la suma de esos pasitos la que se convierte en la gran meta cumplida.
Hoy celebro lo que ya logré, y sigo pedaleando con gratitud, paciencia, y seguridad de que cada paso me acerca más a la meta.
**¿Cuál es tu gran meta? ¿Qué pequeña meta puedes celebrar hoy?** 🚴♀️
I've already hit my goal of raising $10K+, and now I'm on my way to the next one: the kilometers. 🎉
I’m heading toward 500 km and even with a few bumps along the way, I’m still on track. Why? Because I haven't been focused only on that big number at the end. I've been focused on the small goals: today's kilometers, this week's ride. And isn't that just how life works?
Sometimes big goals overwhelm us. We look at the final number and, just from seeing how far away it is, we lose our motivation before we even start. But that big goal is actually made up of hundreds of mini goals — and those are the ones we hit every day, the ones that give us the energy to keep pedaling, little by little, until we reach the big goal.
Let's not let the big goal feel so far away that it keeps us from celebrating the small goals along the way. Every kilometer counts, every little win deserves a cheer, because in the end it's the sum of those small steps that adds up to the big goal accomplished.
Today I'm celebrating what I've already achieved, and I keep pedaling with gratitude, patience, and the certainty that every small step brings me closer to the goal.
**What's your big goal? What small goal can you celebrate today?** 🚴♀️
Posted 25 days ago -
30.0 km ride - Always come home ❤️ - Sunday, August 16, 2026
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40.2 km ride - $$$ 10k ✅ - Thursday, August 13, 2026
Logged this ride 29 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!”
$3,512.05Received this donation 29 days ago
Mercedes
“THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME REACH MY GOAL! BUT THIS CHALLENGE IS NOT ABOUT ME .. IT IS ABOUT THE CHILDREN AND KICKING KIDS' CANCER BUTT.”
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Jenaye Moss
$517.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Deno and Jenaye, thank you so much for your incredibly generous support! ❤️ It means so much and gives me even more motivation to keep pedaling for this important cause. 🚴♀️💗”
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Anonymous
$500Received this donation 31 days ago
Mercedes
“Wow!! Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support. I’m truly touched. Donations like yours make a real difference and help fund critical research and support programs, which is what makes every kilometre worth riding. 🚴♀️Your generosity means so much and gives me even more motivation to reach my 500 km goal.”
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Carlos Escobar
$258.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“BFF gracias por apoyarme siempre!! 🤗”
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HDD North York
“Keep it up and keep making it happen!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼”
$258.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you so much for your support and generosity. Every contribution gives me the strength to keep going and supporting those affected by this disease. And because today is Match Day, every donation will be matched, making your support go even further! ❤️”
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Anonymous
$258.75Received this donation 37 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you SO MUCH for your generous donation. means the world to me and the kids fighting cancer. I truly appreciate it.”
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Patricia Lewis
$258.75Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Wao amiga, ¡gracias por estar siempre ahí! ❤️ Tu apoyo significa muchísimo y me da fuerza para seguir pedaleando por esta causa. ¡Eres lo máximo! 🚴♀️💗”
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S Vyas
“Happy to support such an important cause. Jennifer speaks highly of your dedication — 7 years of riding for the kids is incredible. Good luck reaching your 500 km!”
$258.75Received this donation 29 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you so much for your generous donation! ❤️ Jenny is the best CO-GCC rider and the best cycling partner ever! 🚴♀️ Your support means so much and helps make a difference for the greater good. 💗”
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Todd Chalmers
$258.75Received this donation 25 days ago
Mercedes
“Todd, thank you so much for your generous support! ❤️ Your kindness means a lot and helps make a real difference for this important cause. 🚴♀️💗”
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Matthew Stewart
“Let’s go Jennifer!!”
$207Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Team work makes the dream work !! Gracias Matthew atte, Mercedes & Jenniffer”
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Mauricio Canjura
“Proud of you, Mercedes!! <3”
$207Received this donation 37 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you Mau!!!!! your every year support means a lot to me, and to this beautiful cause”
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Anonymous
“Thank you for your big heart and for supporting such and important cause! Xoxo”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you in the name of the many children and families that will benefit from this generous donation”
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Andrew Taylor
“Amazing! Abrazo!”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Gracias Andrew !!!! Seguimos con todo !”
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Annete
“Apoyándote con un granito de arena.”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Gracias por apoyarme siempre … cada vez somos más y más fuertes apoyando a esta causa tan valiosa. Abrazo 🤗”
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Aryan Mohandas
$103.50Received this donation 29 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you Ary! Your support will help make a real difference for the greater good”
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Daniel Meneses
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Muchas gracias Daniel ! Cada aporte cuenta y ayuda a marcar una diferencia. ¡Gracias por ser parte de esta causa!”
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Anonymous
“Eres una inspiración. Seguro lograrás tu objetivo”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Muchísimas gracias ! Cada aporte me da fuerza para seguir adelante y continuar haciendo la diferencia. ❤️”
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Grace Vidal-Ribas
“Have a good ride! It's such a special cause and a terrific organization that has brought innovation and exceptional care for kids w Cancer! Grace VR”
$103.50Received this donation 37 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you so much Grace! Your kind words and support mean so much for me. I'm proud to ride for such an incredible cause 💝”
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Grace Vidal-Ribas
“Your dedication to Childrens Cancer Ride is impressive and no doubt greatly appreciated by SK. Thanks for making the effort to support the MIRCLE Teams that work tirelessly Beat cancer everyday.”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Thank you for always being there and supporting me year after year. Your generosity and continued support mean more to me than you know. ❤️”
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Irma Quelquejeu
“Eres una crack!!! Mi admiración total ❤️❤️❤️”
$103.50Received this donation 30 days ago
Mercedes
“Amiga bella, gracias por estar siempre ahí para mí, en todo. ❤️ Tu apoyo y cariño me dan mucha fuerza para seguir pedaleando por esta causa. ¡Te quiero! 🚴♀️💗”