New friends for life

New friends for life
July 30, 2022

By Neil Mullikin

We started as strangers and left as friends for life. Our trip to Portland was a beautiful combination of perfectly planned events.

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Enjoying the beauty of nature

Enjoying the beauty of nature
July 27, 2022

By Nicky Booth

Since I had never visited upstate New York and New England before, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew that it would be very scenic with the Adirondacks, the Green Mountains in Vermont, and the White Mountains in New Hampshire.

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A monster hill and hair-raising descent

A monster hill and hair-raising descent
July 25, 2022

By Daryl Olson

We rode from Burlington to Montpelier, Vermont, a 57 mile ride with 4,163 feet of elevation gain! There are now only 4 ride days left to complete this adventure. Today’s ride while not that long was challenging to say the least.

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A hugely positive experience

A hugely positive experience
July 24, 2022

By Scott Thurber

Today is our last Sunday of the trip and I’m reflecting on the impending end of our 10 week adventure across the United States. 

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Accomplishing the goal of riding across the country

Accomplishing the goal of riding across the country
July 21, 2022

By Daryl Olson

Today we rode from Newton Falls, New York to Lake Placid, a 65.2 mile ride with 3,455 feet of elevation gain. I believe almost everyone has probably heard of Lake Placid because of the 1980 winter Olympics, which were centered at this location.

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No such coincidence

No such coincidence
July 20, 2022

By Neil Mullikin

At the time I am writing this blog, I am thinking about the powerful devotion we heard today. A word that was used was coincidence. The point was that there is no such thing. I agree with the conclusion.

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Too much fun

Too much fun
July 19, 2022

By Suzanne Stack

After our soggy Monday, Tuesday was a perfect riding day. The route from Weedsport to Watertown was my favorite kind: country roads and two lane highways over hill and dale, past farms, and through little towns. Short sleeve weather with cloud cover and favorable winds most ways we turned.

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A weekend of learning opportunities

A weekend of learning opportunities
July 18, 2022

By Wayne Wilson

Today, started in the rain with a forecast for rain all day and storms in the afternoon. It was especially fun; I enjoyed riding in the rain. It was even an adventure exploring unplanned routes because of two bridge closings.

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Reflecting on our ride across the country

Reflecting on our ride across the country
July 16, 2022

By Scott Thurber

We are in Rochester, New York with those of us riding or supporting the full cross country trek having completed 44 days of riding. As we embark on the remaining 10 riding days, I’m spending more time reflecting on what we learned.

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Friendships highlight the Fuller Center Bike Adventure

Friendships highlight the Bike Adventure
July 15, 2022

By Mike Wieser

Today just happens to correspond with my departure from the Fuller Center Bike Adventure. By the time this blog is posted, I will be making my way to Ithaca, New York to visit friends and begin a new bike adventure around New York’s Finger Lakes.

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