Tammy Taylor
- National: 98th
- State: 7th in NC
I'm Riding For
Thomas Rouse
This year I am riding in honor of all of the kids in the fight and for my dear friend, Thomas Rouse. He was diagnosed in April 2024 with angiosarcoma, a very rare form of cancer. Since his diagnosis, he has undergone multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. He continues to fight courageously, and I am proud to ride in honor of the kids and him.
My Story
I am excited to ride again in the Great Cycle Challenge! This is my seventh year participating, and this year I will attempt my highest GCC mileage goal...475 miles! Thank you to all who have supported me over the years! Together we have raised $20,782.42 and ridden 2,373.8 miles! I'm excited to see what we achieve in 2025!
Cancer has impacted many of my friends and family and is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Funds raised through my challenge support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support my challenge to give all the kids the brighter futures they deserve. Your support will change little lives. Thank you!
My Legacy
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302 mi Ridden$2,539 Raised2019
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351 mi Ridden$4,133 Raised2020
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378 mi Ridden$2,551 Raised2021
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406 mi Ridden$2,918 Raised2022
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467 mi Ridden$4,201 Raised2023
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471 mi Ridden$4,440 Raised2024
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476 mi Ridden$6,525 Raised2025
My Challenge
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Ride #18 - The Finish Line 🚴♀️🙌
26 Sep 2025I am overwhelmed with gratitude today! God has shown me such favor all month long in completing my Challenge! 🙌 Since I had ridden four times all summer, I wasn’t sure how much strength I would have to make it. I claimed 2 Corinthians 12:9 this month…”My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” To God be all the glory, honor, and praise! 🙌❤️
I am so blessed to have such a supportive husband and riding group of friends to have shared the miles with me! The Big Wheels showed me so much support and encouragement the entire month! They are some of the strongest riders I know! I am so thankful for all of them! 🤗🙌
Today’s ride literally started with a bang, as Bob blew a back tire after a warmup lap and the replacement wheel/tire didn’t fit so he wasn’t able to ride. Isaac, Lou, Ken, Lynn and I had a hot, humid and windy ride, but I got in 27 miles to finish! 🙌🚴♀️✅ When we got back, they surprised me with a certificate of recognition from the Big Wheel Club for my efforts this month! I admit it made me shed some tears!
Thank you to all of my prayer warriors for your prayers all month long! I appreciate every one said on my behalf!🙌
Thank you to all who have donated to support my fundraising efforts, too! 🙌 Since I am not using social media, I wondered how the fundraising would go. Thanks to all of your support, I have exceeded my goal and reached an all-time high this year! 🙌
Please continue to remember all the kids and my friend, Thomas, as they are fighting this awful disease. I pray a cure will soon be found. 🙏
I am already looking forward to next year’s GCC! 🙏🙌🚴♀️❤️😕
Posted 15 days ago -
27.0 mi ride - Ride #18 - The Finish Line! 🚴♀️🙌❤️ - Friday, September 26, 2025
Logged this ride 15 days ago -
Ride 17
25 Sep 2025Today was another Big Wheel ride. Isaac, Ron, Ken, Lou, Garland, Lynn, and I had a good ride in spite of southern Windy Gail showing up again.💨 The headwinds were tough, but we prevailed! I wore my new GCC superhero jersey, and it gave me some extra motivation! 💪🚴♀️
I added another 29 miles to my total! I have 26 miles left to reach my 475-mile goal! 🙌 Lord willing, we will ride again tomorrow and cross the finish line! 🚴♀️
Keep the prayers and support coming! We are in the home stretch now! 🙏🙌🚴♀️❤️
Posted 16 days ago -
29.0 mi ride - Ride #17 - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Ride #16
24 Sep 2025Yesterday I woke up not feeling well so I took the day to rest. Thankfully, whatever I had left as quickly as it came!🙌
This morning, Kelly and I had a good spin and chat! It was good to have her back out on the road again! Of course we observed all of God’s creation along the way! We have a mutual love for birds, butterflies, and plants, and today’s ride didn’t disappoint! 🙌🐦🦋🌸😊❤️ It’s amazing what God has waiting to show you if you would just pay attention and take the time to look! 👀 🙌
I added another 22 miles, and now I have 55 miles remaining! I hope to finish my miles on Friday if the weather permits.
Keep the prayers and donations coming! I’ve almost made it! 🙌🙏🚴♀️❤️
Posted 17 days ago -
22.0 mi ride - Ride #16 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Logged this ride 17 days ago -
Ride #15
22 Sep 2025Today’s Big Wheel group ride was a retro/vintage ride celebrating 40 years of riding! Everyone rode their oldest bike and wore their oldest jersey. They have been big supporters of my Challenge so I wore my Big Wheel jersey in their honor.
We had a great ride, and I am 30 miles closer to my goal! 🚴♀️
Keep the support and prayers coming! I hope to finish my miles this week. 🙏🚴♀️🙌❤️
Posted 19 days ago -
30.0 mi ride - Ride #15 - Monday, September 22, 2025
Logged this ride 19 days ago -
Ride #14
20 Sep 2025We had another great group ride this morning! Isaac, Garland, Lou, Bob, David, Ron, Lynn and I took advantage of a beautiful day! I wore my new 2025 GCC jersey today! 😊 I added another 27 miles to my total! With 10 more riding days left, I only have 107 miles remaining to reach my goal of 475 miles! 🙌🚴♀️
Keep the prayers and support coming! Lord willing, I will reach my goal next week! 🙏🚴♀️❤️
Posted 21 days ago -
27.0 mi ride - Ride #14 - Saturday, September 20, 2025
Logged this ride 21 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$2,688.99Received this donation 30 days ago
Tammy
“Thank you so much for your generous donation to match the fundraising efforts for the GCC yesterday! I greatly appreciate your help to kick cancer’s butt!🙌❤️”
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Anonymous
“Keep Pedaling Hard! So Proud Of You!”
$776.25Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Thank you so much for your donation to my Challenge! I am so thankful for all of your support! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Anonymous
“Wishing you the best with this project!”
$517.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Thank you so much for supporting my Challenge! I greatly appreciate your support! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Anonymous
“So proud of you, Tammy! I believe you're the most thoughtful and kind person I've ever met, and your generous support of this cause reflects that to everyone. Wishing you safe rides as you press on toward your goal. You can do it!!!”
$517.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Thank you so much for supporting my Challenge! I greatly appreciate it! 🙌🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Anonymous
$300Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Thank you so much for your donation to my Challenge again this year! I greatly appreciate your support! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Sylvia Taylor
“Tammy keep pedaling for all the children fighting cancer and also Thomas Rouse. Proud of you and love you.”
$207Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Ms. Sylvia, thank you so much for supporting my Challenge! I will keep pedaling the miles away! Please keep me in your prayers! Love you too! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Lou Friend
“You got this Tammy”
$150Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Lou and Bob, thank you so much for your donation to my Challenge! I greatly appreciate it! Thank you for sharing my miles, too! I look forward to the finish and the ice cream ride! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Jared & Ashley Taylor
“We’re so proud of you momma! Keep it going and kick cancer’s butt! ❤️🚴”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Jared and Ashley, thank you so much for your donation! I greatly appreciate it! Please keep me in your prayers! 🙏🚴♀️🤗❤️”
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Kenney & Tracy Mcilwean
“So proud of you!! Love you!”
$103.50Received this donation 32 days ago
Tammy
“Kenney & Tracy, Thank y’all so much for your donation, encouragement, and support for my challenge! I really appreciate it! Keep the prayers coming! 🙏🚴♀️❤️”
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Marc Taylor
“Kick some butt.”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Marc, thank you so much for your donation! I greatly appreciate it! I am giving it my best effort! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Susan Long
“Way to go Tammy!!”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Susan, thank you so much for your donation! I greatly appreciate your support! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Anonymous
“Thank you for what you are doing!! I tip my hat 🧢”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Thank you so much for your donation! I greatly appreciate your support! 🚴♀️❤️😊”
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David Aycock
“Go Tammy. Big Wheel Cyclists are with you all the way!!”
$100Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“David, thank you so much for your support! I greatly appreciate it. I look forward to sharing more miles this month! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Ron and Rachel Gray
$100Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Ron and Rachel, thank you so much for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge! I greatly appreciate it! Ron, I look forward to sharing more miles this month. 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Anonymous
$100Received this donation 23 days ago
Tammy
“Thank y’all so much for supporting my Challenge! I greatly appreciate your prayers and support! 🙏❤️🚴♀️”
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Bonnie Kornegay
“Tammy, I know that you will reach your goal! Prayers for your friend who is battling this rare form of cancer and to all those who struggle with this terrible disease. Gods bless you for having such a servant’s heart.”
$72.45Received this donation 30 days ago
Tammy
“Bonnie, thank you so much for your donation! I greatly appreciate your support! Keep the prayers coming! 🙏🚴♀️❤️”
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Nick & Lynsey Cornatzer
“We are so proud of you and the big heart that you have for others. Keep pedaling! We love you!! ❤️”
$72.45Received this donation 42 days ago
Tammy
“Nick and Lynsey, Thank y’all so much for supporting my Challenge! I greatly appreciate your support! Please keep me in your prayers! 🙏 🤗 🚴♀️❤️💚”
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Bobby Cox
$60Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Bobby, thank you so much for your donation to my Challenge! I greatly appreciate it! I look forward to sharing more miles this month! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Ken & Joy Deal
$51.75Received this donation 31 days ago
Tammy
“Ken and Joy, thank you so much for your support! I greatly appreciate your donation! Ken, I look forward to sharing more miles this month! 🚴♀️😊❤️”
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Marlena McCrimmon
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Tammy
“Marlena, thank you so much for your support! I greatly appreciate it! Keep the prayers coming! I’m halfway there! 🙏🚴♀️❤️”