Our pastor told a funny story this weekend. A while back our church had a staff/team mountain retreat. As a fun activity they shuttled bikes (and themselves) to the top of Vail Pass (10,600 ft) and cruised down the bike trail 16-17 miles to Vail (8,000 ft). It’s a popular tourist thing to do, an […]
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Oh That Magic Shortcut!
Last Friday our team took a shortcut. Triple digit heat, just finished a long climb at the end of a 55 mile day, and they could see the destination right over there. Why ride an extra couple of blocks around neighborhood road construction when there’s a shortcut through the park? So they cruised along the sidewalk, celebrating the […]
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Reckless Generosity
We cycle on the shoulders of reckless generosity. About 250 individuals and organizations donated (so far) to FREEDOM TOUR ’18. “Thank-you” doesn’t begin to express our gratitude for every contribution to support the kids at the HOME OF HOPE. Sponsors are the foundation of any fundraising effort. We’re blessed with the support of numerous generous […]
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When You Look Past The Hurdles
Daryl’s determined. We met him at Elephant Rock through a series of contacts. He’s a ride-a-lot-of-miles kind of cyclist who resonated with the notion of connecting those miles to a bigger story. Daryl really wanted to join the FREEDOM TOUR ’18, but short notice and prior commitments created logistical hurdles. 2018 just wasn’t a possibility. A few […]
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A lot happens behind the scenes. Before we climb on the bikes, all sorts of details must be addressed. One of the most important, and most easily overlooked, is loading and unloading the trailer that hauls our stuff down the road. And there’s quite a bit of stuff. Here’s a look at a 6:30 am […]
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