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STORIES FROM THE ROAD

Our blogs spotlight the experiences of our Adventurers, from the rhythm of a day on the road to the reasons they support our ministry. Glimpse ordinary days of the grind, extraordinary Build Days, rides of triumph and challenge, and the friendships formed along the way. 

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Recent blog posts

GLORIA MESICK: Through the clouds

GLORIA MESICK: Through the clouds

Through the clouds September 22, 2026 By Glorida Mesick Today we rode 81 miles from Fancy Gap to Roanoke, Virginia...
SUSAN SPENCER: God’s beautiful creation on display

SUSAN SPENCER: God’s beautiful creation on display

God’s beautiful creation on display September, 20, 2026 By Susan Spencer We started our day in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. ...
LIBBY BIRKY: On the road again

LIBBY BIRKY: On the road again

On the road again September 19, 2026 By Libby Birky Today was the first cycling day of the BR26! The morning certainly had a different rhythm...
JACQUELINE ROUSE: Easy to “see” Jesus here

JACQUELINE ROUSE: Easy to “see” Jesus here

It’s easy to “see” Jesus here September 17, 2026 By Jacqueline Rouse It has been another beautiful day here in Montreat, North Carolina!...
BECKY MITCHELL: A dusty day of thankful service

BECKY MITCHELL: A dusty day of thankful service

A dusty day of thankful service September 15, 2026 By Becky Mitchell There was something in the air today. And our hair, clothes, skin and shoes. It was our first dusty day: the mudding drywall being sanded to become a fine white dust...
CINDY HEPP: The Blue Ridge kickoff

CINDY HEPP: The Blue Ridge kickoff

The Blue Ridge kickoff September 14, 2026 By Cindy Hepp Last night we attended the kickoff pasta dinner before our week of volunteering with Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders here in Black Mountain, NC.  We are one of two teams each working on a brand new home. ...
MARK KINZER: Reflecting upon the journey

MARK KINZER: Reflecting upon the journey

Reflecting upon the journey August 8, 2026 By Mark Kinzer 2 Timothy 4: 7 – “I have fought the good fight. I have finished . I have kept the faith.”...
MARK KINZER: Reflecting upon a 4,000-mile journey

MARK KINZER: Reflecting upon a 4,000-mile journey

Reflecting upon a 4,000-mile journey August 8, 2026 By Mark Kinzer 2 Timothy 4: 7 – “I have fought the good fight. I have finished . I have kept the faith.”...
SUE P: The final week begins as we hit Vermont

SUE P: The final week begins as we hit Vermont

Last week begins as we hit Vermont August 3, 2026 By Sue P Another new state today (Vermont) as we start our last week of the Northern Tier; hard to believe we are almost done!...
MARK HANCE: Cruising the Canal Trail

MARK HANCE: Cruising the Canal Trail

Cruising the Canal Trail July 31, 2026 By Mark Hance Today was Day 50 of our Fuller Center Bike Adventure across the Northern Tier, and the weather could not have been better for riding. We spent most of our 69.5 miles cruising along the Erie Canalway Trail and passed right through downtown Syracuse...
MARK HANCE: Entering the Empire State

MARK HANCE: Entering the Empire State

Entering the Empire State July 27, 2026 By Mark Hance We rolled out with a beautiful sunrise from Luther Memorial Church & Academy under early morning skies, leaving Erie behind as we mapped our way northeast along the shore. The cool morning air made for great riding conditions as the team gathered at the support...
MARK HANCE: Crossing into The Keystone State

MARK HANCE: Crossing into The Keystone State

Crossing into The Keystone State July 25, 2026 By Mark Hance Day 45 brought us a smooth, picturesque 43.2-mile stretch as we made our way out of Ashtabula, Ohio, and officially crossed the state line into Pennsylvania! With around 1,100 feet of rolling elevation gain, the route treated us to balanced terrain, gentle lakeshore views...