Today’s hilly, overcast, 93-kilometre ride was for Nassanga Juliet and Kagenda Christopher. We started at 7:30 and every hill I saw before me, I looked at their little pictures to gather my strength. We climbed 4700 feet today, most of the grades ranging from 7-15% according to John’s bike computer, and my legs are a … Read more
We woke up to loud rolling thunder and pounding rain this morning and I can’t tell you how nice it was to smile, roll over and go back to sleep. We figured last night that we have ridden about 608 miles (980 kms) so far in our fourteen days of riding. That means we are … Read more
Today’s 37-mile ride was for Mirembe Josephine (Joan) and Katama Wycliffe, two of the thirteen we got to meet before we left. Joan rushed in to meet us with a huge smile on her face that never left and Wycliffe wouldn’t stop crying because he was afraid of the ‘white people’ and refused to look … Read more
Today was a big ride. We rode 100 km (5 hours and 45 minutes over the course of 8 hours) with over 3000 feet of elevation gain in the heat for Nesha Gift and Namagenyi Pretty, two little sweethearts that are very special to me. Their pictures were a real source of encouragement for me … Read more
We have more students than days left to ride so I’m going to be doubling up on longer days. Today’s ride was for Twahire Joyce and Namata Agnes. I always put the kids’ photos right in my view for the day and when I feel like complaining, their pictures remind me what true heroes look … Read more
Today’s 33 mile ride was for Ayet Nabaliwa, a nine-year-old girl who wants to be a nurse. We woke up to African music, Muslim prayers and the biggest cockroach I’ve ever seen. He was fast too. Today we rode into Lira, the furthest north we will go on our route. You might have heard of … Read more
Today’s ride was for Mbabali David who we heard just today had to miss school to visit the dentist with a tooth ache. We said a goodbye to Vincent and our new friend Jakob who works with him, promising to keep in touch every day as we have been. They have been praying for us … Read more
Today’s ride was for Namatovu Patience. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!! It was a pretty chill day today – 32 miles on part dirt and part pavement into the town of Soroti. It is Sunday so the singing from the church buildings was loud and beautiful and people were more dressed up than … Read more
Today’s ride was for Namukisa Miriam – one who was sponsored by the silent auction. It felt like another very lazy day – at least this morning. We woke up to a wonderful breakfast and spent the morning packing our bikes, trying to get our laundry dry, and relaxing, truly not wanting to leave such … Read more
When we first began talking about this ride, we thought it would be best to ride for six or seven days and then have a day of rest. Today’s spot in Sipi Falls was the perfect place for just that. Last night was the first good sleep I’ve had for the whole trip thanks to … Read more