STORIES FROM THE ROAD
We invite cyclists on our Adventures to share their stories — including why they support our ministry, what a day on the road is like, how it feels to help families on a Build Day, and the inspirational people they meet and friends they make along the way. Here’s what they have to say.
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Randi Topps: Missouri’s remarkable Katy Trail
St Louis, MO to Herman, Mo. 82.5 miles — mostly on the Katy Trail along the Missouri River. Fortunately the heavy storms were over before we rode today, and they left us with gorgeous , cool riding weather! ...
Tony Drake: From headwinds to tailwinds
I’m feeling the fatigue from today’s hot century ride and the consistently strong 15-20 mph head and cross winds. After setting my phone alarm for 0415, I retire early. It’ll be a back to back century tomorrow and I want to get as much rest as possible. ...
Randi Topps: A break from the heat to save a turtle
FCBA day 20. June 18, 2021. We mad it to Illinois! This is a special place to me becauseI grew up in Illinois and developed my love for cycling in the corn fields of Dekalb, where I went to college (NIU). ...
James Dire: A new friend … with treats!
Today the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure team cycled 106 miles from Evansville, Indiana to Mount Vernon, Illinois. We left Diane Bies behind in Evansville at her house where she hosted us overnight. ...
Suzanne Stack: Hard to top this day
Our day started with members of the Calhoun Baptist Church coming in at 5 a.m. to make us biscuits and gravy. The little church that could the first and only to serve us breakfast, lunch, AND dinner. And leave us with a very generous donation for the Fuller Center’s work. ...
Diane Bies: Singing in the sunshine
Oh the sun shine shines bright on “My Old Kentucky Home” (I grew up in Kentucky and it is still home in so many ways) Yes, I sang that song to myself numerous times today as we rode from Russellville, Ky. to Calhoun, Ky. ...
Susan Kruse: Support role has been a great escape
I was nervous as I headed off to Amelia Island on May 28 not really sure what Jim had gotten me into this time. Each day I feel more comfortable and confident with my duties as a SAG driver. I have finished two weeks and been blessed in so many ways. ...
Neil Mullikin: Adding friends along the way
The day started off with the illusion it was going to be a cool, cloudy, and foggy day, but it turned out to be anything but. The fog was thick and the air dense as we made our way out of Monteagle heading towards Murfreesboro. ...
Anna Little: No shortcuts, more perspective
Today we had our longest ride of the trip so far -- 94 miles from Tallapoosa to Lafayette, Georgia. It was a beautiful day of riding through the rural Georgia countryside. ...
Jeff Gabriel: Climbin’ time
Today’s ride had about 4,000 feet in elevation gain over the 76 miles we rode. As such, it was the hilliest day we have faced thus far. ...
Diane Bies: First dose of rain
Well we had our first spot of rain today. Actually, we had a huge amount of rain for most of the ride. But thankfully it was warm so I didn’t need my rain jacket. We just got very wet. Then the sun cane out for the last 20 miles or so. Nice! ...
Neil Mullikin: Celebratory look fits this Adventure
Saturday was a remarkable day. As a group we had the opportunity to work on a home and partner with a family here in Americus. ...
