Sue Dewar
- National: 112th
- Province: 68th in ON
I'm Riding For
Riding for anyone affected by this disease.
Who hasn't been affected, right? But I ride for the children especially.
My Story
This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because right now, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
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 support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Legacy
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668 km Ridden$635 Raised2016
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502 km Ridden$761 Raised2017
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914 km Ridden$1,161 Raised2018
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1,108 km Ridden$1,738 Raised2019
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1,115 km Ridden$2,562 Raised2020
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1,280 km Ridden$4,368 Raised2021
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1,030 km Ridden$4,146 Raised2022
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1,174 km Ridden$4,709 Raised2023
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800 km Ridden$3,994 Raised2024
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434 km Ridden$2,269 Raised2025
My Challenge
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Lazy, hazy, crazy!
8 Aug 2025Before I ramble on, want to give a HUGE shout out to Conrad, of Conrad's Mobile Bike Repair, in CP. He checked my bike (no charge), and adjusted Scott's tension (if only!), which fixed the gear problem. Super knowledgeable and helpful, and kind to old dogs who are thirsty! And to Molly! 🐕 Highly recommend him!
Yet another stinkin hot day with just enough wind to make us enjoy ride home so much more. A shorter ride, but nice to have my partner back. One thing I don't get. We both have odometers, we both do the exact same route...mine said 47km today, his said 49km. He claims he works harder.
As usual, had a song stuck in my head, Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer,
Those days of soda, and pretzels and beer...
On that note...
Posted 1 day ago -
47.0 km ride - Lazy, hazy, crazy! - Friday, August 8, 2025
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
Burritts Rapids loop, almost!
7 Aug 2025Rode south on Dwyer Hill today, despite warnings from Scott about how rough it is. Should have listened. Should change name to Cobblestone Hill, or What Were you Thinking Hill. Bike paths are in better shape. So are footpaths! However once I got to Burritts Rapids, the ride along River Rd was so lovely!
Spoke to 2 people today who had great attitudes. One man was picking up litter along the road, he was on his 2nd bag when I stopped. He said he was just trying to clean things up a bit, does this when he can. He wasn't angry or cursing, just doing something good.
The next person works for Parks Canada, at the locks in Burritts Rapids. He was running between the locks and the swing bridge, said he works 6 days/week, sometimes they're shorthanded so he has to literally run back and forth across the locks even in the heat...said it was the best job in the world! Refreshing!
I mentioned this was sort of a loop...took McCormick Rd heading north, but no easy way home from Richmond, especially with construction and bridge work. So, I called up the 'Sag Wagon' and Scotty picked me up in Richmond. 60km was enough for me! Half way done my kms, yea! Thanks Scotty!🥰
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60.4 km ride - Burritts Rapids loop, almost! - Thursday, August 7, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
Ride #5!
6 Aug 2025Sunny, windy, hot, dump-trucky, windy, hilly, windy...
Scott reluctantly opted out of a ride today, muttering something about this being my odyssey and he'd rather go grocery shopping. That's the kind of person he is, utterly selfless, always making sacrifices!
Trying to minimalize impact of wind, I chose routes somewhat sheltered. Ashton, down that hill, Appleton Side Rd, to TC trail, to CP, to Ramsey 8, down that even bigger hill on Old Perth Rd into Almonte. Delicious.
For a change I decided to reverse my route exactly, coming home. Those uphills were much bigger, I swear! I rarely ever swear, but I did. Scott texted to see if I needed picking up from some ditch somewhere...I told him I thought there was steam coming from my seat. Without missing a beat, he replies, 'I'll take your word for it'. That's what 37 years of marriage does!
Home to use both the ice pack, and hot pack together!
1 rant: going out of the hood, AND back in on Copeland, passed by a tandem dump truck. And they had just sprayed the road, magical on a bike. Really sick of construction on all sides!!!
Kudos to driver of that Manitoulin transport truck, who slowed down, completely went into far lane as he passed. Very classy!
Love messages on benches in Almonte, all different. And all tested!
More than 25% done, and still no rain in forecast!!!
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67.2 km ride - Ride #5 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
Gananoque bound (and determined)!
4 Aug 2025The dog days of August. I'll get to that. It feels/smells/sounds like late August. Is it the multitude of 'Back to School' ads we've heard? No, they started late June. The fields of corn, wheat, hay? The wildflowers, the crickets, cicadas? Even gladiolus in full bloom, which my mom had in her Sept wedding! Everything is early!
Our annual trek to Gananoque from near Butternut Bay is usually saved for later in the month, after the callouses develop. Wasn't thinking about it until somebody reminded me how we always enjoy the Parkway. 1000+ Islands to look at, but I spent most of my time looking at homes and gardens along the way. Some gorgeous flowerbeds, but what really caught my eye are the many barn quilts (for my quilting friends), the Fred Flintstone car (of my dreams), and the signs. 75.1km in this heat wasn't one of our smartest ideas, but we took it better than the dog, who was lying beside the trail, refusing to get up! His owner explained that he took off chasing a squirrel, now was paying for it. I gave him the last of my water, and listened to their conversation a bit longer, all good. Obviously not a sensible dog like Molly.
Really looking forward to babysitting toddlers tomorrow for a rest!
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75.1 km ride - Gananoque bound (and determined)! - Monday, August 4, 2025
Logged this ride 6 days ago -
3 out of 3!
3 Aug 2025If you know me, you know I'm a fair-weather cyclist. I don't do crazy wind, or rain, or worms. I always plan to get out when the sun is shining, to log my kms. Long range forecast is still no rain for the next week! I'm doomed!!! I'm icing my arse as I type!🤪 And I'll be starting a rain dance very soon!
Scotty joined me today, so we parked at the Park and Ride, headed into Carleton Place, Almonte, then checked out the new Blakeney Bridge. Rail train was so dry coming out of Amonte, of course that made me think of Dusty Bottoms and Lucky Day, 2 of the 3 Amigos. Taking a sip of water from our extremely dry water bottles...
Posted 6 days ago -
$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.
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51.5 km ride - 3 out of 3! - Sunday, August 3, 2025
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
Make Hay, right?
2 Aug 2025Another hot August day, and we've got to make hay while the sun shines, right? Hoping it rains soon!
My pit crew decided fairly quickly this morning that his other 2 wheeled ride needed some adventure, so off he went to Calabogie and Renfrew on the motorcycle, leaving me to conquer the road by myself. I didn't mind really, it means I don't have to wait for him (haha!).
It also allows time for me to compose...I apologize in advance, but I had to...
'Ode to a Dear Fly'
I try my best
to go fast enough,
so as not to be bothered by bugs and stuff.
Crickets, grasshoppers, the lovely dragonfly
are smart, it seems and don't even try.
But then,
there's that Christly deer fly!
I swat, I slap, I wobble, I swerve,
I'm tapping into my last reserve.
It circles, it darts, it’s shadow pursues,
I’m on warp speed, it’s on cruise.
I cry, I curse,
but this is worse.
That bugger has stung me on my arse.
The title should be 'Owed to a Deer Fly'
Paid in Full!!!
I said I was sorry!
63km up to Almonte and back, one of my favourite routes. Almonte deserves their 'Bicycle Friendly' rating, and then some...water fountains, washrooms, friendly people, markets, music, bike repair stations, benches, and beautiful scenes. Well worth the debt paid to that deer fly.
Posted 7 days ago -
63.0 km ride - Make Hay, right? - Saturday, August 2, 2025
Logged this ride 8 days ago -
Maiden voyage 2025!
1 Aug 202510th year doing the GCC, and still 'chuffed'! A huge shout out to my wonderful supporters, your encouragement and generosity is first class, thank you!
Parked at Beckwith, headed out Tennyson, with the lure of coffee at The Hourglass, in Perth for motivation. Oh and that date square!! A picture perfect day, despite the wind coming home, and having the song 'Pink Pony Club' stuck in my head for the ride!!! 70kms in the books to start, good job, Scotty. We really need to move to a bungalow! And either the GCC shirts are longer, or I'm getting shorter...
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70.2 km ride - Maiden voyage, 2025!!! - Friday, August 1, 2025
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
$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 118 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 127 days ago -
$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 148 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 152 days ago
My Sponsors
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Jacquie Fuller
“Sue, you have supported our great niece, Logan, for a number of years. She continues to struggle. Thank you❤️”
$155.25Received this donation 127 days ago
Sue
“Awww, Jacquie, your continued support is so kind, and very generous. Hoping for your niece, hoping for a cure, hoping... Thank you. ❤”
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Katherine Kerr
“I am really happy that you are going again this year. I wish you, and yours, the best cycle yet!! XOXO”
$155.25Received this donation 127 days ago
Sue
“Kathi! Your kindness, continued support and encouragement is so kind. Thank you for your good wishes and generosity. ❤”
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Ann Kelly
“Sue, I am so proud of you. You have raised over 25,000. dollars over the years. That is truly amazing! Thanks for your efforts for the kids at CHEO. Smooth sailing this summer. Love from Annie”
$124.20Received this donation 29 days ago
Sue
“Annie!!! Thank YOU, chicklet!!! Your support, generosity and cheery encouragement mean so much, for the kids and for me, you've made me cry. You are the best, darlin!!! Xoxo”
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Cathy Macdonald
“You go girl, again! Wow”
$124.20Received this donation 118 days ago
Sue
“Aww, Cathy, wish I could say thanks in person...someday k?! Thank you so so much for your continued support and encouragement. You are so generous and kind, it means so much. Thank you!!!💕”
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Elizabeth Cameron
“Go Sue go!”
$124.20Received this donation 152 days ago
Sue
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support and encouragement! Xoxo”
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Hermann Wallner
$124.20Received this donation 7 days ago
Sue
“Hermann and Anne!! Thank YOU both so much! Your support and generosity mean so much. Thank you neighbours! Xxx”
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Kathleen Hunter
“Wishing you another good ride.”
$124.20Received this donation 127 days ago
Sue
“Cousin Kathleen! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Very grateful for your support. Xoxo”
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Jennifer Westbrook
“Go aunt Sue!!! I’m so amazed that you continue to do this year after year!! You’re the best!!”
$103.50Received this donation 148 days ago
Sue
“Jenny Jenn Jenn, no YOU ARE the best!!!! Awww, sweetie, thank you soooo much!!! Very very kind, I'm so grateful for your continued support and encouragement, year after year. XOXO!!!”
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Joan & Kenneth Purcell
“Congratulations Sue on your efforts to help fight kid's cancer. You are a trooper!!”
$103.50Received this donation 43 days ago
Sue
“Joan and Kenny!!! Thank you both SO much! Your support and encouragement means a lot, it even helps motivate that Scott! Thank you! Xxx”
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Lynne Rochette
“As always, a WONDERFUL lady supporting a very worthy cause❣❤❣”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
Sue
“Awww, Miss Day, you are the bollocks and then some! Thank you SO so much for your kindness and support again. It means so much. Xoxo”
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MAUREEN and STEVE TOOTLE
“Way to go Sue! Have a great 2025 race!”
$103.50Received this donation 38 days ago
Sue
“Awww, Maureen and Steve, thank you both so much for your continued support and encouragement. You are so kind, it means a lot! Xoxo”
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Nhu Truong
“Wishing you all the best on your bike challenge! 🚴♂️ What you’re doing to support kids with cancer is truly amazing! You’ve got this — ride strong and know we’re cheering you on! 💛👏”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Sue
“Nhu Truong!!! You have made me laugh today, now you've made me cry! Thank you so much for your very generous donation and very kind words! Simply the best, thank you!❤”
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Deborah Creighton-Coffin
“A huge thank you, Deborah, for once again supporting this great cause, and for encouraging me. It means so much, thank you! Xxx”
$100Received this donation 23 days ago -
Nora McEwen
“Wishing you another fabulous ride, Sue!!”
$100Received this donation 66 days ago
Sue
“Nora, thank you soooo much for your continued support and encouragement. It really means a lot, you've made my day. Thank you!🚴♀️❤”
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Joanne MacDonald
“I’m a little late Sue but I’d love to contribute a little for the kids.”
$72.45Received this donation 7 days ago
Sue
“Joanne, you are so kind!! Thank you so much fir your continued support, it means so much. Thank YOU!!! XXX”
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Melanie Thomas- Kelly
“Good for you Sue, your dedication to the cause is amazing!”
$72.45Received this donation 118 days ago
Sue
“Awww, thank YOU so much for your donation and support Melanie, it means a lot! You've made my day, thank you!”
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Susan Wilson
“You’re amazing! Safe travels!”
$72.45Received this donation 105 days ago
Sue
“Susie Q!!! You're so kind, thank you for your support and encouragement, it means a lot!!! You've made my day, thank you!💕”
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Suzanne Emmerson
“You are doing great work. I'm hoping for great riding weather for you!”
$72.45Received this donation 148 days ago
Sue
“Suzanne, you are SO kind, thank you for your continued support and wishes for good weather! It means so much, thank you! 🚴♀️🌞”
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Roxanne Bailey
“Go Sue go!”
$51.75Received this donation 46 days ago
Sue
“Hey you, cuz!!! You are sooo cute, thank you so much!❤”
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Alison Tranter
“And off you go again…!♥️🚲”
$36.23Received this donation 90 days ago
Sue
“Alison, you are so kind, thank you so much for your continued support. It means a lot!😁🚴♀️”