Tag Archives: adventure

The Calm After the Storm

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Written by: Karl Trimmer
Last evening as we prepared to settle into a long nights sleep, preparing for the 97 mile ride from Louisville to Erlanger, the weather hit. The dark skies opened up and the rain began to fall sideways.   I believe that the term, “raining buckets” may have been coined from this type of rain.  Thunder and lightning crashing, then next we knew lights out time was preceded by the power outage, our “bedroom” was dark.  All power down for about three hours.  Needless to say, not all got the rest required for the next days ride.

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Meet the Mission Leader (Vlog)

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Interviewee: Jim McCracken

Mission Leader Jim McCracken is interviewed by Chore-Team Master Stephany Escalante-Galindo in a short (under 5 min) exposition on his experiences with the Fuller Center Bike Adventure.

Hospitality in Huntingburg

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Written by: Stephany Escalante-Galindo

Today we rode 82 miles from Fairfield, Illinois to Huntingburg, Indiana. That’s right- we are in a new state. When we crossed the Mississippi River leaving St. Louis we expected to see the Illinois state sign, but didn’t see it. When we were getting ready to leave Illinois we looked for the sign and crossed the street to get a quick photo. This day we were joined by 3 cyclist from Evansville, Indiana. One of the cyclist is a RAM contestant and winner for his age group. I was looking forward to riding with him and had the opportunity for about 15 miles.

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Full[er] Hearts

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Written by: Jackie Rouse

I hopped on the ride this week joining a crew that has been together for 5 weeks already.  Granted, this is my second ride with the Fuller Center Bike Adventure, so I know most of the routines.  I was a “whole-way rider” back in the summer of 2016 and enjoyed it tremendously! When I signed up for it, I knew I would enjoy the cycling but it was so much more than just a bike ride.  The unconditional hospitality I received from other riders, churches, Fuller affiliates, and people we met along the way exceeded my expectations in every way. The build days brought true realization to Fullers’ purpose, and meeting and working along side of the homeowners made the mission meaningful.Continue reading→

Halfway Reflections

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Written by: Joel Derksen

We’ve hit the halfway point of our incredible journey, and what an adventure it’s been. 5 wonderful
weeks down, and 5 more exciting weeks to come! I’ve had the privilege of leading this ride as we’ve
been making our way across the country, and I can’t say enough what a blessing it’s been to serve the
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Blessed to be a Blessing

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Written by: Ami Hough

Highlights for the week are what brings this group together. One of my highlights for this week was gathering around the families that we will be helping through the Greater Blessings program at the Fuller Center for Housing Covenant Partner in Kansas City, Missouri. To see the joy it brought them to know that others across the country were here to help make their home livable brought tears to my eyes. It feels like an accomplishment already, just by seeing their faces. I look forward to seeing more lives changed through the Bike Adventure and the Greater Blessings program.

From Honeymoon to Holiday

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Happy Independence Day to all!

Written by: Tom Weber
The honeymoon is over? This admirable team has been together now going into our 5th week; we have 10 whole-way riders and 3 interns. We came together as a family very quickly, but now as the honeymoon comes to an end, we continue to help and support each other in an even more caring and helpful way. We are family, and will continue as family long after this 10 weeks is over.

Over the Hills

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Written by: Rick Nowlin

Alamosa to La Veta

Today’s original plans for the route were to go to Walsenburg, CO but we found a host Church in La Veta instead. This church made our trip today a little shorter distance.  We crossed the Continental Divide today, and the landscape is all downhill from here as we ride through Kansas. 

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Memory Lane in the Great Plains

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Written by: Mark Goodwin

I rode with FCBA last year on the east coast route. When the announcement of the 2018 routes were made, I knew I had to ride, I just was not sure how many weeks I would make. Ocean to Ocean is the ride I chose, and how far to ride was the next decision. Penny, my wife, and I lived in Kansas for 25 years and moved to Owasso, Oklahoma fifteen years ago. I always wanted to bike-ride across Kansas, and there is a ride called Bike Across Kansas. I am doing a BAK with FCBA.Continue reading→

Even through the Flame

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Written by: Susan Pratt

What a week so far. .. We cycled into La Veta, a small town community with the same type of commitment the Fuller Center cyclists have for each other. As I walked around town I stopped in the post office, the market, an art studio, and a nail salon (yes, it was time to get a pedicure), I noticed that everyone knew one another.  Then we had an ice cream social with the congregation of the church we were staying in. The entire town’s care for each other was evident.   With a fire spreading nearby, the folks were focused on ways to help their own community. Continue reading→