Does injustice make you angry? When I see kids abused and abandoned, I feel angry. When I see people homeless and hungry, or imprisoned unjustly, or oppressed because they look or think differently, when I see kids in cages, when I see a legal system that filters folks based on financial means – I feel […]
Continue readingAre You Religious?
Yes, you are. Someone said, “I’m not religious.” I understand the meaning, but it’s not really true. Whether they realize it or not, each person is engaged in a two-way conversation. God is speaking, revealing Himself through scripture, through other people, and through His creation. Religion is simply our response. How we respond indicates what […]
Continue readingThe FREEDOM TOUR made a quick trip to Iowa. Bike World is an enormous Trek bike dealer with amazing personal service. Owned and operated by two generations of the Ridgeway family, they’ve been a great friend to the FREEDOM TOUR. So Becky’s cruising around the Des Moines bike trails getting her new bike all dialed […]
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Don’t Be George
George Costanza had a strategy. Actually, Seinfeld’s quirky sidekick had many strategies. George was constantly spouting a philosophy of life, dating, or friendship. He spent most of his time explaining why his life was in chaos. George was more interested in rationalizing his incompetence than in addressing it. George’s overarching strategy, I think, might be […]
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What’s Possible?
Two ways to assess an opportunity. I told you a few days ago I fussed about buying my new bike for a couple of years. Put it off, looked for every excuse to say NO, all the reasons it wouldn’t work. That’s the fear side. What will it cost? What are the obstacles? What could […]
Continue readingImmediate Solutions Of ROMS Games Uncovered
When it comes to computer game emulation, people are broken into a couple of campements, one particular for the real, hands-on steps in addition to an additional for any playability within the video games. There are numerous things really need to contemplate purchasing a RANGE OF MOTION belonging to the most current game titles, which […]
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What About Those Guys?
Two blocks in thirty minutes. I’ve told the story of my first handcycle ride many times, but Jerry Schemmel asked a great question during our interview for his radio show. “What about the guys who helped you?” He’s absolutely right. Like everything else about Rich’s Ride and the FREEDOM TOUR, this was never about Rich […]
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Ordinary
Last week I told you about our interview with Jerry Schemmel. On his show “Amazing Americans,” Jerry talks to incredible people who’ve done some remarkable things. I encourage you to check out the lineup and listen to some past episodes. I’m humbled, and actually a little embarrassed, to be included in such a group. Jerry’s […]
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Fear Of…What?
I certainly didn’t need my new bike. My old bike was fine. I could have kept cranking it for a long time. So what’s the deal? Was it just about buying a shiny new toy? I hope not. I bought this bike for a specific purpose. It’s similar in many ways to the previous version, […]
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On Hiding Out
I enjoy doing tech stuff. I know, it’s odd. I like figuring out how to build web pages, edit video, create spreadsheets. All the stuff the makes most folks’ eyes glaze over is my idea of a fun challenge. It’s all useful, too. We need a high-quality website and compelling video to spread the word […]
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Heard It On The Radio
We get to do some fun stuff. This week we visited the studios of KOA Radio in Denver. Jerry Schemmel, radio voice of the Colorado Rockies, interviewed me for his Sunday morning show. We had a great time telling the story of Rich’s Ride, the FREEDOM TOUR, and the HOME OF HOPE. Jerry’s an avid […]
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Good Brakes
I got a new bike. I’m excited. It’s really cool. I’ll tell you more later about the details. Today’s sort of a teaser. My new bike, once I get it all adjusted and dialed in, will be faster than the old one. And it has much better brakes. So I’ll be able to be a […]
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