Written by: John Fender

Today I enjoyed cycling with some of the other riders as we rode from Tuba City to Page. Last night we had the opportunity to stay in the Tuba City Boarding School. We had air conditioning (which was much appreciated after a day in the heat), on site showers (which meant no walking in the heat to the showersJ), and a big gym floor which I was able to put my air mattress on and sleep the whole night through. We are very appreciative for the hospitality the school showed us.

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Written by: Stephany Escalante- Galindo

On this Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure I have discovered several insights about myself and who I want to be. My bicycle has been a part of my life over the past two years. Last year I followed Monica Busby as she biked across America, and she did not know that her spirit and determination had inspired me to sign up for this epic journey.

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Written by Diane Buckley-Maidt

Great Day Off at the Grand Canyon!

June 6 we dipped our rear wheels in the Pacific Ocean at Oceanside, CA. On June 17, 11 days later, we arrived at the Grand Canyon. For 6 days we had been biking through the hot Arizona desert in temperatures over 100 degrees F many of those days. Monday while biking from Wickenburg to Prescott we started seeing trees other than the bushy mesquite and palo verde.

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Written by: Lindsey Bawcom

Today was the most amazing day (I feel) we’ve had thus far. We’ve officially biked from Oceanside, CA to the GRAND CANYON!!!!!!!

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Written by: Tyler Cheatham

I am glad that I got to go on this trip with my grandmother. She wanted me to go so this was the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and do something new. I have never done anything like this so it is really exciting. I have never been to Arizona so it was a good experience. Going on this bike adventure is a way to see new things and to go places you have never been.

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Written by: Mike Wieser

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ryan Iafigliola who’s brainchild it was to create the Fuller Center Bike Adventure; to Lydia Huelskamp, our ride leader, for all the behind the scenes work that goes into planning and coordinating such an adventure; to all our wonderful hosts who have opened their doors to us; to our SAG Team who is there to keep us nourished and hydrated and to provide a lift if our body says no more; to my fellow riders who in such a short time have become like family supporting each other in every imaginable way. Finally, I would like to thank not only my donors, but to everyone who has contributed to the FCBA in an effort to eliminate poverty housing…and to folks like Joey Hernandez, a complete stranger, that Curt and I met at the rest stop as we crossed over the Arizona border…who was interested in what we were doing and reached into his wallet and donated to our cause.

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Written by: John Johnson

And so the adventure begins…again. I don’t know what makes a person wake up at 3AM to ride a bike in the hot desert sun through canyons and mountain ranges, but in the Fuller Center Bike Adventure we do just that and then some. We also do it without complaining. (That may just be the surprising part about this whole journey.) This group just keeps on chugging along no matter what mishap occurs,  not that there isn’t opportunity to have a pity party.Continue reading→

Written by: Lauryn Kostopoulos 

The past week has been filled with so many emotions and memories. I have made so many new friends and strengthened the relationships between old ones. In one short week these people have become my second family, they are the ones you can talk to if you are having a bad day and are there to put a smile on your face and pick you up.

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Written by: Cindy Martin

I didn’t feel well today so I rode in the van. What an amazing bunch of people! Dave and Will are a great team making sure everyone is well hydrated and on course. Jessica and Rachel are keeping the loop running smoothly, while Lydia and Ryan are keeping everything well organized. Everyone is good spirits, even though they should be melting from the heat. Everyone cheers on the team along the route and as they enter into the rest stops. Everywhere we stop we have a chance to share about the Fuller Center Bike Adventure – from a ten year old in the hotel pool, to a convenience store clerk, to the Pilot gas station patrons. We end up talking to at least 20 people a day. Hopefully they are all following our journey and considering helping those in need.Continue reading→

Written by: Lauryn Kostopoulos 

What does it mean to live a life of meaning and purpose? To me it means doing what you love, no matter what people say. I have found a non-profit organization whose mission is to end poverty housing, the Fuller Center for Housing. I started working with them last summer when I did the bike adventure for the first time, and I loved every single second of it. Not only was I able to bike and see our amazing country and all it has to offer, but I was also able to help work on homes for those in need.

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