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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MARK HANCE: Historic landmarks and lakeside views
Historic landmarks and lakeside views July 23, 2026 By Mark Hance The Fuller Center Northern Tier team set out today feeling truly blessed by the conditions. The air was cool when we started out from Bay Village, the sky was a deep, brilliant blue, and the sunshine was a companion, providing a perfect backdrop for...
SUE P: Clear skies return
Clear skies return July 20, 2026 By Sue P What a terrific last full day in Michigan! Much of the wildfire smoke has cleared, cooler weather, and clear skies made for a wonderful riding day...
MARK HANCE: The smoke lifts
The smoke lifts July 18, 2026 By Mark Hance After several days of challenging air quality, we have some fantastic news to start Day 40: The weather significantly improved today! The thick haze and high smoke levels from the Canadian wildfires, which hit us yesterday finally began to dissipate, offering much clearer skies for our...
MARK HANCE: Pedaling through the haze
Pedaling through the haze July 17, 2026 By Mark Hance We have officially hit ride day 39 of the Fuller Center Northern Tier Bicycle Adventure, and today’s journey took us away from the coast of Lake Huron, riding southwest from Tawas City to Midland, Michigan...
TIM BRUCE: A smoky ride
A smoky ride July 15, 2026 By Tim Bruce The journey from Cheboygan to Alpena, Michigan...
MARK HANCE: Finding the right path
Finding the right path July 13, 2026 By Mark Hance Another incredible day on the Fuller Center Northern Tier Bicycle Adventure! Today’s route took us eastward from Escanaba, winding through the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan all the way to Naubinway...
BRENDA SARGENT: Finishing the job
Finishing the job July 1, 2026 By Brenda Sargent Hello July!...
STEPHEN WIENER: No rainy day blues for us
No rainy day blues for us July 8, 2026 By Stephen Wiener The rainy day did not dampen the sprit of the riders as we made our way to Carnston, WI...
MARK HANCE: Marking our 250th birthday
Great way to celebrate our 250th birthday July 4, 2026 By Mark Hance There is no better place to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States than from the saddle of a bicycle, watching the heart of this incredible nation unfold mile by mile...
JIM ARGYLE: The Paul Bunyan Trail
Riding The Paul Bunyan Trail July 2, 2026 By Jim Argyle Today we had a wonderful 86-mile ride through the countryside and on some scenic bike trails including the Paul Bunyan trail...
ALICE LITTLE CALDWELL: Teamwork on full display
Teamwork on full display June 30, 2026 By Alice Little Caldwell The FCBA crew gathered for a build day today in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, a beautiful town adjacent to numerous lakes. Sonny, the homeowner of our project home, lost his mother to cancer two years ago. He and his partner had moved into his mother’s...
MARK KIZNER: Doing it with all her heart
Doing it with all her heart June 25, 2026 By Mark Kinzer Many of us have watched Mark Harmon’s NCIS where his character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, had a rule for everything. His rule that’s stuck with me the most was Rule 39 which is “there’s no such thing as a coincidence.”...
