Blogs

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. 

Or click here to see our series of vlogs (videoblogs) from 2024.

Subscribe to get new posts in your email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recent blog posts

April Showers

April Showers

Written By: Diane Bies Today was another beautiful day on the Trace.  No, we didn’t really have sunshine; in fact it drizzled a little off and on today.  But the real rain held off until all the riders were in and settled at the church for the most part.  The temperature was a warm 70...
A Wonderful Beginning

A Wonderful Beginning

Written By: Michael Rae, Martha Uhler, and Jim Sperks Today the Fuller Center Spring ride begins in earnest. The goal is almost 400 miles of biking from Nashville, TN to Jackson, MS along the Natchez Trace. Our home for the last two nights has been the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville, TN. The church...

The Real Reason

Written by: Lydia Huelskamp Two months or 59 days or 1,416 hours until our first ride of 2015. To say that I’m excited would be a huge understatement. I moved down to Americus, GA in September with the sole responsibility of making sure the spring and summer rides are planned and go as smoothly as...
2014 Was One in a Million

2014 Was One in a Million

Submitted On December 19, 2014 As the year comes to an end many of us find ourselves looking back and reflecting on where we’ve been, where we’ve come, and everything that has happened since our last yearly reflection. Well, the Fuller Center Bike Adventure is no different. We also like to take a moment to...
The Silver Comet

The Silver Comet

Submitted On October 24, 2014 By: Lydia Huelskamp When you try something new you never know what to expect. Things could go completely wrong, you could find out you’re allergic to shellfish, or your clay pot looks more like a clay blob, or your haircut makes you look like your little brother cut your hair with his...
The Bike Adventure Stickers

The Bike Adventure Stickers

Submitted On August 20, 2014 If you’ve watched our Facebook photos very closely, you may have noticed some interesting stickers on some of the riders’ bikes. Here’s what those are all about and how you can get your very own!After years of giving riders trophies or medals for finishing a ride, we’ve decided to do something a...
It Is The Journey That Matters

It Is The Journey That Matters

Submitted On August 10, 2014 by Lydia Huelskamp Along this ride I was handed a quote. This quote said, “It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” Today as we came over the last hill and saw the Pacific Ocean I realized how...