Rich's Ride

Accurate. And Wrong

Tommie and Hank Aaron hold the MLB record for career home runs by two brothers. They averaged 384 career homers. That’s a lot. Hank Aaron was the greatest home run hitter in baseball history. His career total (755) set the major league record (*see note below). Tommie Aaron played for several years and hit 13 […]

What Will They Remember?

These words haunt me. None of us can know how we’ll be remembered. I pray for wisdom, because I do not want to be remembered as a silent friend. “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless.Not to speak is to speak.Not to act is to act.” ― Dietrich […]

But Wait!

Don’t you love those ads? The guy yells at you, and just when you think he’s FINALLY done, he raises his voice a notch to announce the really-super-extra-special deal. This is sorta like that. When we act in the name of justice we believe God uses every mile, every drop of sweat, every act of […]

We Did It!

When we launched the HOPE & FREEDOM CHALLENGE, Becky said our goal should be 50,000 miles. I’m all for big dreams, but I didn’t think we’d accumulate more than three round trips to and from the HOME OF HOPE in south Asia. All summer we’ve watched the miles pile up. Folks ran through mid-western heat […]

Pollution (And S’mores)

Our friend Mary took a walk. Might not seem like a big deal, but Colorado is currently experiencing several nasty high-country wildfires. As smoke from those fires drifts onto the Front Range, it feels like we’re living 24/7 around a campfire – minus the s’mores. Local news now includes a “smoke forecast.” The usually stunning […]

“Our” Wine

Last time I talked about my vineyard. I traced a personal response to Jesus’ story about a vineyard owner. It’s the way Americans tend to view most lessons, because we’re an individual-oriented culture. As I learn more about Jesus, I’m not sure it’s the best perspective. He spoke frequently in the context of community. The […]

I’m Not Making Wine

But I’ve been thinking about my vineyard. No, I don’t have a plot of land with vines and grapes. I’m not planning my custom vintage. Jesus told a story about a vineyard owner who hired some day workers for a certain wage. Throughout the day – at 9 am, at noon, at 3 pm, and […]

Outside The Spotlight

Every production needs a spotlight. One or two big, flashy stories get center stage. But the production succeeds because lots of people work unselfishly, often unnoticed, outside the spotlight. A great production happens when all parts work together to create a story bigger than any of its pieces. HOPE AND FREEDOM CHALLENGE is at nearly […]

Goals And Journeys

I probably won’t reach my HOPE & FREEDOM CHALLENGE goal. I committed to ride 2000 miles, and I’m not going to get there by August 31. So, I failed, right? Goals matter. Goals motivate and inspire. Goals provide a finish line, a chance to celebrate, reflect, reset. But the goal isn’t the point. We change […]

Off The Hook?

We tend to think about courage related to big events. Superhuman acts of bravery. John Lewis crossing the Edmund Pettis Bridge. Soldiers storming the Normandy beach on D-day. You and I could never do that, right? It’s a bit like watching an elite professional cyclist who trains 24/7 and deciding I could never ride like […]

A Fun Ride

Smiles are a big part of the FREEDOM TOUR. Yeah, there’s sweat and struggle and sacrifice involved in cranking all those miles. But I’m always struck by the big, broad smiles. Some will remember PROLOGUE 2020 for COVID – masks, social distancing, and all the flexibility people offered to make it happen. I’ll remember the […]

(Sort Of) Done

We’re done! One-day Prologue. Front Range Tour. Colorado Mountain Tour. 140 riders cycled 11,000 miles and climbed 400,000 feet. A year of plans and COVID revisions, all the training, and FREEDOM TOUR 2020 suddenly ends. Except, that’s not how it works. The quest for justice doesn’t end. Bringing hope and freedom to the kids at […]

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