Vanessa Ross

My 5th year riding and my heart is just as committed. Together we ride for hope, courage, help create a future where kids live cancer free!

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I've Ridden 107.3 mi My goal is 150 mi

My Rankings

National: 2853rd
State: 70th in CA

I've raised $1,618 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

8 Aug 2025

Hello friends,

Hope you’re all doing magnificently!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported me during my 4th and final AIDS/LifeCycle ride this past June. Together, we raised nearly $5,000 to support vital HIV/AIDS services—thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏾

Now, looking ahead…

On September 1st, I kick off my 5th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to help kids fight cancer. This is a cause close to my heart, and I need your help to reach my goal.

Let’s ride for the kids. Let’s make impact together.

With gratitude,

Vanessa

aka Lady V

Team: Movin' Groovin'

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

121 mi Ridden

$686 Raised

2021
223 mi Ridden

$1,000 Raised

2022
111 mi Ridden

$700 Raised

2023
296 mi Ridden

$503 Raised

2024
107 mi Ridden

$1,618 Raised

2025

859 mi

Ridden

$4,507

Raised

My Challenge

16.2 mi ride - Another SFO to DOGPATCH 🚴🏽‍♀️Commute - Sunday, September 21, 2025

Logged this ride 20 hours ago - View on Strava
3.3 mi ride - San Bruno Caltrain to SFO - Sunday, September 21, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
1.7 mi ride - A Ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
2.8 mi ride - Third Street Boxing Gym - Walk/Run Treadmill - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
Two Week Update

18 Sep 2025

Hi guys,

Happy September 17th! I’m halfway through the month and wanted to share where things stand in my 5th year of the Great Cycle Challenge.

So far, I’ve clocked 83 miles out of my 150-mile goal — and knowing me, I may just raise that target (I am a beast, remember? 😄). Your encouragement and donations keep me rolling every single mile.

I also took a little mini break in San Diego this past weekend to soak up beach weather and catch up with friends — sunshine therapy before hopping back on the bike!

But beyond the numbers (and sand), I’m reminded why I ride.

Zander is just six years old and has already kicked cancer’s butt twice in his young life. Kids like him are the reason I put my heart (and legs!) into this challenge. Every mile I ride and every dollar we raise helps fund research and provide hope for children facing cancer.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve now raised $1,249, more than double my original $500 goal! You all are super amazing as you all know I couldn’t do this without you! Every contribution brings us closer to better treatments and a cure.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in this cause and for supporting me in the saddle.

Together, we’re making a difference!

I will return in two weeks with my final update as we reach the end of September.

With gratitude and determination,

Vanessa 🚴🏽‍♀️ 💨 💛

Posted 5 days ago
6.1 mi ride - Ride Back Home - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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6.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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4.6 mi ride - Ride to On sight Job and back Home - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
15.8 mi ride - Another One in the Books - Sunday, September 7, 2025

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
3.2 mi ride - Bonus Weekend Commute to Work - Sunday, September 7, 2025

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Armand Del Medico

“Armand and Carolyn thank you for your efforts”
$258.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Vanessa

“Hi Armand and Carolyn, so grateful I met you both, it was a gift. And even more grateful for your support. With heart and gratitude, Vanessa”

Hi Armand and Carolyn, so grateful I met you both, it was a gift. And even more grateful for your support. With heart and gratitude, Vanessa
Nick Lopez

“One of the most inspiring and selfless friends I have! 🤘🏼🖤”
$155.25
Received this donation 5 days ago

Vanessa
Rick Shaw

“Go, Vanessa. Go!”
$155.25
Received this donation 42 days ago

Vanessa

“I so appreciate you Mark! You Rock! With heart and gratitude, Vanessa”

I so appreciate you Mark! You Rock! With heart and gratitude, Vanessa
Kenneth Johnson

“You are on a roll and for all the right reasons. Big hugs for what you are doing !!”
$124.20
Received this donation 5 days ago

Vanessa
Kenneth Johnson

“You inspire us all through your unwavering commitment to those in need.”
$124.20
Received this donation 43 days ago

Vanessa

“Ken!! Hi my friend. Thank you so much for your support. I couldn't do this with out your continuous support. With heart and gratitude, Vanessa”

Ken!! Hi my friend. Thank you so much for your support. I couldn't do this with out your continuous support. With heart and gratitude, Vanessa
Gary

“Hey Vanessa!! I Hope this helps you!”
$103.50
Received this donation 46 days ago

Vanessa

“Hey Gary, Thank you so much! Your support is greatly appreciated. It will help the kids’! With gratitude, Vanessa”

Hey Gary, Thank you so much! Your support is greatly appreciated. It will help the kids’! With gratitude, Vanessa
RC James

“Go For It!! You've got the spirit, and the wind at your back R”
$62.10
Received this donation 46 days ago

Vanessa

“R James, You’re my inspiration, my heart, and my everything! I appreciate you always and to infinity! With love and gratitude, Vanessa”

R James, You’re my inspiration, my heart, and my everything! I appreciate you always and to infinity! With love and gratitude, Vanessa
Hilda Pegueros

“I'm keeping tabs on you! You're amazing!! Keep going!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩”
$53.82
Received this donation 5 days ago

Vanessa
Christopher White

“Go Vanessa! I love how much you leverage your passion for biking to raise money to help people!”
$51.75
Received this donation 42 days ago

Vanessa

“Hi Christopher, Thank you again for your support for a great cause! With much heart and gratitude, Vanessa”

Hi Christopher, Thank you again for your support for a great cause! With much heart and gratitude, Vanessa
Erik Aquino

“Proud of Sis”
$51.75
Received this donation 42 days ago

Vanessa

“Thank you Erik! You rock! With love and gratitude, Vanessa”

Thank you Erik! You rock! With love and gratitude, Vanessa
Hilda Pegueros

“Go Vanessa!! Good luck and may God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. Love you! Hilda”
$51.75
Received this donation 45 days ago

Vanessa

“Hilda, I thank you for your encouragement and support you’ve given me over the years! With love and gratitude, Vanessa”

Hilda, I thank you for your encouragement and support you’ve given me over the years! With love and gratitude, Vanessa
Leonard James

“Keep up the good work.”
$51.75
Received this donation 45 days ago

Vanessa

“Leonard, Your continuous support means the world. With gratitude, Vanessa”

Leonard, Your continuous support means the world. With gratitude, Vanessa
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 46 days ago

Vanessa

“OMG! Who is this, please? I appreciate your support. You just made my day! I am feeling loved! Please tell me who you are, it will be our own little secret. LOL With gratitude, Vanessa”

OMG! Who is this, please? I appreciate your support. You just made my day! I am feeling loved! Please tell me who you are, it will be our own little secret. LOL With gratitude, Vanessa
Wanetta Doty

“Go GIRL!! Great to see you’re active while saving children’s lives!! Great success!”
$51.75
Received this donation 45 days ago

Vanessa

“Hi Wanetta!!! I miss seeing you! I so appreciate your support. Thank you. Let’s do lunch soon. With gratitude, Vanessa”

Hi Wanetta!!! I miss seeing you! I so appreciate your support. Thank you. Let’s do lunch soon. With gratitude, Vanessa
Bruce Agid

“Go get em Vanessa!!! 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️”
$50
Received this donation 46 days ago

Vanessa

“Bruce!! Thank you for your support and always being an amazing community leader! With gratitude, Vanessa”

Bruce!! Thank you for your support and always being an amazing community leader! With gratitude, Vanessa
Julie Lynn

“Looking great!!!! :)😊”
$50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Vanessa

“Julie!! Thank you for your support!”

Julie!! Thank you for your support!
Cynthia Jones

“Thank you for riding!”
$36.23
Received this donation 23 days ago

Vanessa

“Cynthia, thank you as always. You’re awesome and I appreciate you.”

Cynthia, thank you as always. You’re awesome and I appreciate you.
Donovan Lacy

“You Rock, Vanessa!”
$36.23
Received this donation 42 days ago

Vanessa

“You Rock Donovan! I appreciate your support! Thank you. With heart and gratitude, Vanessa”

You Rock Donovan! I appreciate your support! Thank you. With heart and gratitude, Vanessa
Maile Sandridge
$36.23
Received this donation 44 days ago

Vanessa

“My dearest Maile, Thank you for your love and support! I appreciate you always. With gratitude, Vanessa”

My dearest Maile, Thank you for your love and support! I appreciate you always. With gratitude, Vanessa
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 4 days ago

Vanessa