Lynne Lavery
- National: 419th
- Province: 17th in QC
I'm Riding For
Alison Gerow
To my beautiful daughter, who has overcome many challenges in her life, but still continues to shine throughout it all. I love you to the moon and back!
My Story
This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? 43 years ago, my little 18 month old daughter, Alison, was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma; this is the disease that Terry Fox had and died from. For the next two years it was an intense regimen of hospitals, chemo and surgery. Part way through, I feared that we would lose her. Thankfully, she was one of the lucky ones, and is now 45 years old with three beautiful children.
However, still today, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year; it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
My goal is to support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Thank you.
My Legacy
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53 km Ridden$670 Raised2019
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200 km Ridden$3,003 Raised2025
My Challenge
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GCC Ride #12 Friday, August 29, 2025
31 Aug 2025Last Friday was my final ride of the challenge, where I was able to clock 38 km with my friend, Elaine Gaudet, who loaned me her husband's "electric assist" bike (you still have to pedal--it won't go unless you pedal--but it just makes it easier!).
It was a great ride, and my first experience using an electric bike. Although they are heavy they do make a difference when you are going up hills, which there were on this ride! And, we covered more ground, which was important, after my week's break due to the camping trip I had just returned from.
We started at Elaine's house on the Steele Line, just north of the village of Quyon. Heading west then south into Quyon, we stopped at the newly re-opened Egan Mill and checked out what they had in their store. We then carried on towards Indian Point, which is known for cottages, the Tim Horton's summer camp but also as a historic place where local acheologists have been doing some recent digs. It was a well used stopping point for the peoples of the Algonquin nation before first contact.
Headed back to Quyon and took a break by the Ottawa River (see photo below) then returned to the Mill to make a couple of purchases before heading back to Elaine's. Rain was threatening and we actually had to take refuge under some trees during one shower on the way back, but after that we rode hard and managed to avoid getting wet again.
A great ride, a great introduction to e-bikes and a great way to end my challenge.
Thank you to everyone who has followed me and supported me. Such a good cause. I will likely be back next year! Watch for me, then.
Posted 12 hours ago -
38.0 km ride - GCC 2025 Ride #12, Friday, August 29, 2025 - Thursday, August 28, 2025
From 2830 Steele Line, Quyon, QC to Returned to 2830 Steele Line, Quyon, QC
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GCC 2025 Ride #11 Monday, August 18, 2025
19 Aug 2025Yesterday's ride is the last one until I return from camping on August 27th. That leaves me just 3 days to wrap up my personal challenge of 200 km. But, I am confident I can do it!
The ride was a cooler.one..temperatures had dropped to 10 degrees overnight and even with three layers and gloves it was cool..But smooth..I know that route really well now and am happy to stick to it. The photo below is of some of the many wildflowers you see along the trail.
When I got home I felt tired and as the day progressed I realized I was getting sick. My throat was sore and I felt out of sorts. The good news is today I am no worse, in fact feel like it will be a very short lived cold. Lots of vitamin C and gargling etc.
So, this is it until August 28th, when I hope to get back.in the saddle and get at least another 25 km under my belt.
Thanks everyone for your support..
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15.1 km ride - GCC 2025 Ride #11 - Monday, August 18, 2025
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GCC 2025 ride #10 --20.12 km todsy
18 Aug 2025Today was my longest rde to date and puts me just under 150 km.
Was a cooler day after a bit of rain this morning making riding conditions pleasant despite some wind.
The main attraction today was the close encounter with two Wild Turkey hens and about 20 chicks of various ages, spread across the trail.
They were pretty funny, running back and forth. Got some photos but then decided it was time to continue. I ran my tinny little bell and they just scattered like a bomb had dropped. Some ran off the road, some took immediate flight into a near by tree and the larger mama hen took off down the trail as if pursued by the devil. She finally got airborne. It was quite funny to watch; kinda wished I had a video going to catch all the action. I'm sure no bird was injured in the excitement, or I sure hope not
(although these turkeys are quite a nuisance to farmers).
The rest of the ride was nice..covered some new ground and may try to do it again. But, tomorrow is a work day, so maybe Tuesday.
Posted 14 days ago -
20.1 km ride - GCC 2025 Ride #10 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Day 9--August.25, 2025. Another 15km in the books!
16 Aug 2025With today's ride I am up to 125k km. I am finding the ride creates it's own energy. I will be taking tomorrow off but will be back on Sunday to start my final series of rides for the last 75km. I am quite hopeful I can make it happen!
The photo below was taken today from the trail....I love the recently harvested fields and the tree standing sentinel, in the distance!
Posted 16 days ago -
15.1 km ride - GCC 2025 - Ride #9 - Friday, August 15, 2025
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15.3 km ride - GCC 2025 Ride #8--110 km total to date! - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 19 days ago -
GCC ride #7--a wet one
13 Aug 2025Teased the rain gods this morning and lost..got wet due to some long overdue rain. But that's OK...the ride was great.
I feel I'm finding my stride..did 15km in just an hour..which included a couple of stops for photos and to hide under some trees to dry off my phone! Close to 100 km..tomorrow should do it!
Posted 19 days ago -
15.0 km ride - GCC 2025 - Ride #7 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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GCC Ride #6--Things are rolling again!
12 Aug 2025After the great bike tire repair yesterday I headed out around 8:00 am, with a temperature of around 24 C, and within slightly over an hour clocked another 15 km. It was a great ride! Felt very good and not too tired. Hope to do it again tomorrow, heading towards 100km!
Posted 19 days ago -
15.0 km ride - GCC Ride #6 - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Bike fixed thanks to Mark Killoran
11 Aug 2025After I had posted on FB that I suffered a flat tire on Sunday, just as I was leaving the house, Mark, a friend who shares the same birthday as me, contacted me and offered to save me driving to Renfrew (30 minutes away) and to come today and fix it. As promised he came and in a little over an hour, in extreme heat, got the job done. (See pic.) Thank you Mark! I hope to ride again tomorrow to get a bit closer to my km goal.
Posted 20 days ago -
Progress made--more to go!
11 Aug 2025Just posting an update to my km count...as of last Sunday before my bike needed a new tube in the front tire~
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10.0 km ride - GCC #5 2025 - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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15.3 km ride - GCC#4 2025 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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GCC ride #4
6 Aug 2025After a two day break from riding, because of work, I got back in the saddle and put in 15.34 km this morning. This puts me at 56km total..1/4 of my goal, and it's not even been a week, yet.
And, the good news is that the MRC trail maintenance guys have cleared the trees that had fallen across the PPJ trail. So nice to just ride along without having to over or around obstacles.
Beautiful day..stopped and took a couple of pics that I'll post later. .
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Progress so far!
3 Aug 2025
Posted 28 days ago -
Day 3 down
3 Aug 2025I might have hit my stride, today! This is good, especially after yesterday's brutal ride, coming back to town along the PPJ from Moffat Rd.
Multiple tress down..had to drag / lift my bike over and under the downed trees..I was exhausted by the end.
Today, I went east from town, again..there are trees down that way too but you can easily get over or around them. All this damage is from the huge wind storm on July 24th.
AnywY, it was a good ride and I clocked 15km within the hour..so that will be my route, until the trees get cleared west of town.
Thanks everyone, for your support!
Posted 29 days ago -
15.2 km ride - GCC #3 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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13.5 km ride - GCC Ride #2 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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$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 29 days ago -
Day 1 completed!
1 Aug 2025Hi, everyone. I rode 12.3 km today.....a good start to my challenge. Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far--you guys are awesome!
More km to go and more money to raise, but we can get this done, together!
Posted 30 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.
Posted 31 days ago -
12.6 km ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 31 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 93 days ago
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!”
$461.44Received this donation 18 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you to the Garron family for doubling what I raised on Matching Wednesday. It really boosted my donation total, and for such a good cause!”
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Fred Ryan
“You're an inspiration!”
$258.75Received this donation 19 days ago -
Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 27 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you so much for your donation. It means a lot and brings me closer to my goal.”
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Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 30 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you so much! Every donation brings me closer to my goal...your support is greatly appreciated!”
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Marguerite Marsh
“Nice work Lynne!!”
$124.20Received this donation 19 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you so much Maggie. It means a lot. And, you know I'm doing this for not just the kids but for Terry, too. I think of him lots as I'm pedalling along. Lots of love. Lynne.”
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Blaise T. Ryan
“Good luck Lynne!”
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you so much, Blaise. Your support means a lot to me. And, to the cause!!”
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Anonymous
“So Impressive Lynne. You set a high bar for everything you decide to tackle. A great example.”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you very much. I hope to succeed in my personal challenge and appreciate your support.”
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Hugh Lavery
“Way to go, Lynne! So proud of you! (And awesome picture, by the way!!)”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks, Hugh! You are my inspiration for riding..if you can do it, so can I! ( Although nothing will match the ride you did earlier this summer..also for cancer research!) Love you!”
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Joanne Cooke
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks, sis. It means a lot. It's a big challenge but it's so worth the effort. Your support means the world to me. Lots of love. L.”
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Anonymous
“Way to go Lynne!”
$103.50Received this donation 29 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you so much for your support. Such an important cause.”
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Mark Killoran
“Such a worthy cause. Go Lynne, go!”
$103.50Received this donation 28 days ago
Lynne
“Wow, Mark and Carol.. Thank you so much! It is a worthy cause, and every donation helps with the research to better understand and treat this terrible disease. This is much appreciated..”
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Matt Lavery
“Go Auntie Go!”
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks, my wonderful nephew! I know I can't compare with you are your amazing father but every little bit helps against this dreadful disease. Love you lots!”
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Valerie Bridgeman
“Both you and Alison are fighters and survivors Lynne. So happy about this.”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks, so much, Val. Your support means a lot to me.”
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Cathy Fox
“Keeping up the good work on our precious bike trail is so needed. Hope the trail gets maintained !”
$72.45Received this donation 29 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks for your donation, Cathy. It means a lot. And, yes, I will always advocate for the trail!”
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Élaine Gaudet
“Go Lynne Go! Thank you for helping kids with cancer!”
$72.45Received this donation 25 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks, Élaine, for your support. It means a lot....and, I am determined to get as close to 200 km as possible. Riding with you on August 29th will certainly help!”
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Grant Cooke
$72.45Received this donation 27 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks for your support, Grant! It means a lot. Hope you're having a great summer. Lots of love from Lynne.”
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Leila Nulty Senf
$72.45Received this donation 31 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks for your support, Leila. I'm going for my first official ride today!”
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Sharon Brinkworth
$72.45Received this donation 20 days ago
Lynne
“Thank you, Sharon. This means a lot to me personally, and to the cause. Much appreciated!”
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Bonnie Tubman
$51.75Received this donation 31 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks for your support, Bonnie; it means a lot! Wanna ride with me one day this month?”
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Dale Shutt
“Go Lynne!”
$51.75Received this donation 31 days ago
Lynne
“Thanks, Dale. Today is day 1 for riding -- plan to do 10 km this morning!”