Just abundantly grateful

🚴🏾‍♂️💛 I’M SO EXCITED!! MY NEW GCC HERO JERSEY CAME IN! 💛🚴🏾‍♂️

This means more to me than I can put into words, and it’s all thanks to each and every one of my amazing sponsors. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🙏🏾💛 Your support has helped make this journey something truly special.

Hopefully this Sunday, if I can make the time, I’m going to do my own personal photo shoot in my new Great Cycle Challenge Hero Jersey with my new bike! 📸🚴🏾‍♂️🔥

And let me say this: I WILL be riding this September. No matter what pain I’m going through, I’m still going to give it everything I’ve got.

Can I honestly say right now that I’ll complete the full 100 miles? No. But am I changing my 100-mile goal? ABSOLUTELY NOT. 💪🏾

I’m keeping that goal right where it is. Whatever I’m able to accomplish, that’s what I accomplish. If I ride 100 miles, I ride 100. If I ride 50, I ride 50. And if all I can give is ONE MILE, then that’s one mile of effort toward helping FIGHT KID CANCER! 🎗️💛

And another amazing update — Tribute Day was August 26, and YESSSS! 😂 My handsome loveliness made it onto a billboard in Times Square, New York City! 🗽📸 I’m incredibly grateful and honored to have been a part of that moment.

So stay tuned! Hopefully this weekend I’ll be posting photos from my own personal GCC photo shoot with the new jersey and the new bike. 🚴🏾‍♂️📸

The goal is still 100 miles. The mission is still the same. FIGHT KID CANCER. 💛🎗️

I’ll keep y’all updated! 💪🏾🚴🏾‍♂️🔥

OMG! I’m so honored

I am SO EXCITED and incredibly thankful! 🙏🏾🚴🏾‍♂️🎗️

I’m honored to share that the Great Cycle Challenge has chosen me to help represent Arkansas riders and fundraisers!

Our fundraising efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I am beyond grateful for the news I just received. On Tribute Day — August 26, my photo will be displayed on the BIG SCREEN in Times Square, New York City, representing Arkansas and our commitment to fighting kids’ cancer! 🗽❤️

To everyone who has donated, shared my posts, encouraged me, and supported this journey—THIS IS OUR MOMENT! Every donation, every mile, and every person who believed in this mission helped make this possible.

From Arkansas all the way to TIMES SQUARE! 🗽🚴🏾‍♂️

I’m proud. I’m thankful. I’m humbled. And most importantly, I’m even more motivated to KEEP RIDING and KEEP FIGHTING FOR THESE KIDS! 🎗️💪🏾

ARKANSAS, WE’RE HEADED TO THE BIG SCREEN! 🔥🔥🔥

#GreatCycleChallenge #FightKidsCancer #TributeDay #ArkansasRiders #ArkansasFundraisers #TimesSquare #RideForKids #GCC2026

On a more personal note

When I started this journey, my goal was to complete a 75-hour water fast. I actually missed my planned time to eat, and it gave me an idea.

Since we’ve already doubled my fundraising goal, why not double my water fasting goal too?

The Great Cycle Challenge isn’t just about raising money to fight kids’ cancer—it’s become one of the greatest sources of motivation in my life. Every donation, every encouraging word, and every sponsor reminds me why I keep pushing myself beyond what I thought was possible.

This challenge is for the kids. They fight every day, so I can certainly push myself a little further.

Thank you all for believing in me and supporting this journey. Let’s keep the momentum going and see just how far we can take this together. 💛🚴

Late night/Early morning thoughts…

Now this is getting serious… seriously unbelievable! 🎉

We are officially at $1,982 raised!

That means we’ve crushed the original $1,000 goal by $982! 👏👏👏

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of applause… and it’s all because of YOU.

To every gracious, generous sponsor—thank you. Some gave out of love, some gave because of the promotion, and others simply gave what their hearts desired. No matter the reason, every single donation brings us one step closer in the fight against kids’ cancer.

I truly appreciate each and every one of you for coming together and joining me on this incredible 2026 Great Cycle Challenge journey. Your support means more than words can express.

Be sure to keep reading my blog as this journey continues. There are still plenty of miles to ride, stories to share, and lives to impact.

While I’m incredibly proud to say we’ve nearly doubled the original goal… we’re not done yet!

You can still sponsor me.

Now it’s time to call on my heavy hitters with those deep pockets! 😁 We’ve almost doubled the goal… so let’s aim even higher.

Let’s shoot for the sky. Let’s triple it.

Who’s ready to help us make history in the fight against kids’ cancer? 💛🚴

Breakfast for champions Chick-fil-A

Some exciting news! 💙🚴‍♂️

When I signed up for the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge, I set a fundraising goal of $1,000 to help fight kids’ cancer. Today, I’m incredibly humbled and proud to say we’re almost at double that goal!

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and because of some unforeseen circumstances, I honestly don’t know if I’ll be able to complete my original mileage goal this year. While that’s difficult to accept, one thing fills my heart with gratitude: together, we’ve already surpassed the mission I set out to accomplish by raising funds for children and families battling cancer.

To everyone who has donated, shared my journey, encouraged me, or simply believed in this cause—thank you. Your generosity has reminded me that this challenge has always been about more than the miles on my bike. It’s about bringing hope to kids who are facing the toughest ride of their lives.

No matter what happens with my mileage, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together. You’ve helped prove that compassion, kindness, and community can make an incredible difference.

And if you’ve been thinking about sponsoring me… there’s still plenty of time to join this 2026 journey. Every donation, no matter the size, helps continue the fight against kids’ cancer.

Hint hint… 😁 Let’s keep this momentum rolling and make an even bigger impact together! 💙🎗️🚴‍♂️

Just a few late night thoughts

Cycling has a funny way of testing not just your legs, but your mind.

You’re grinding up a steep hill, every pedal stroke feels heavier than the last. Your lungs are burning, your heart is pounding, and you start wondering if you’re even going to make it. Then, out of nowhere, someone on an e-bike glides effortlessly past you, barely breaking a sweat. For a split second, it’s discouraging. You question yourself and wonder why you’re working so hard when they made it look so easy.

But then something changes.

You stop focusing on their ride and remember why you’re on yours. This isn’t their challenge—it’s yours. You dig deeper than your tired legs. You find that core motivation that got you on the bike in the first place. Every painful pedal stroke becomes proof that you’re stronger than the voice telling you to quit.

By the time you crest the hill, you realize the greatest victory wasn’t beating anyone else—it was refusing to give up on yourself.

And with that new fire burning inside, you drop into the next stretch, find another gear, and blast all the way to the finish line.

Because the real power isn’t in having electric assistance—it’s in discovering the strength that was inside you all along.

GCC merch is in and it’s amazing!🤩

I’m beyond excited because my Great Cycle Challenge merch finally came in! 🤩🚴‍♂️

The new shirt looks amazing, and I have to say, I’m loving the new color! Orange has always been one of my favorite colors, so this year’s design is right up my alley. 🧡

I also got to personalize my new bike by adding the awesome Great Cycle Challenge stickers, and it makes me even more motivated to get out there and ride. Every mile I pedal this September is for kids fighting cancer, and I can’t wait to do my part.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me so far. Your encouragement and donations mean the world to me. Let’s keep this momentum going and make a difference together! 💛🎗️ #GreatCycleChallenge #FightKidsCancer #100Miles #RideForACause #OrangeIsMyColor

This year has gone by in a blast, it’s already close to riding month

Two months to go until the big starting day—September 1st! 🚴‍♂️💛

This year, I’ll be riding a dedicated 100 miles to play a small part in a very big mission: helping fight kids’ cancer through the Great Cycle Challenge. Every mile ridden is for the kids and families facing battles far tougher than any ride I’ll ever take.

As I count down the days, I want to take a moment to give a huge THANK YOU to all of my incredible sponsors for 2026. Because of your generosity and support, I’ve not only reached my fundraising goal of $1,000, but we’ve blown right past it and are now over $1,600! WOW! 🤩🎉

Your donations are helping fund life-saving research and support programs for children battling cancer. It truly means the world to me to have so many people standing behind this cause.

September 1st can’t get here soon enough. The excitement is building, and together we’re making a difference—one mile and one donation at a time.

Thank you for believing in this mission and helping me turn 100 miles into something much bigger than a bike ride. 💛🚴‍♂️🎗️

#GreatCycleChallenge #FightKidsCancer #100MilesForTheKids #ThankYouSponsors #MakingADifference #September1stCountdown #Over1600Raised #KingCollinsRidesForACause