Lessons in the Desert
I am learning so much about myself through this process, I can’t even tell you. Good things. Bad things. And yep, ugly things. The lessons continued on our recent bikepacking trip to the desert around Phoenix that we planned as a dry run – a ‘dress rehearsal’ of sorts for the real deal in Uganda … Read more
Girl, Be Brave
These are my words for this year. Girl, Be Brave. I will repeat them over and over again to myself as I tackle both small things (like entering a room of strangers or biking in bear country), or big things (like asking for support and riding my bicycle in a foreign land). I wonder if … Read more
John’s Comeback
Hey everyone…. John here. Well, it’s been over 6 months now since I found myself on the hood of a semi-truck going down the highway at 60 mph north of Reno, NV. I have learned a lot through this experience, but most of all I was reminded of how important family and friends are. So … Read more
Sponsor: Hyke & Byke
When we were looking for a new lightweight tent for our trip (because ours has holes in it big enough for mosquitoes to get through and is a little heavy), this company showed up in Amazon and I checked them out as their prices were noticeably lower than other outdoor companies and their reviews were … Read more
The Word Got Out
The words of Queen and David Bowie have been rattling around in my brain for weeks. You know the one – “Under Pressure.” Our ‘Get Schooled’ kids have now heard about our project and the pressure is on. Sometimes it bears down on me so heavily that I can’t sleep. The families come to my … Read more
Sponsor: NRG Enterprises
I first met Sean Cameron, NRG’s Marketing guru, in the dead of winter when he bought John’s used trainer through a Facebook post. We got to talking about bikes and I gushed about Wednesday and how much John and I love our Surly bikes. I told him of our trip plans and my hopes to … Read more
Sponsor: Ambler Mountain Works
Ambler Mountain Works is owned and operated by two generous and adventurous souls who are very dear to us. They didn’t hesitate to join us in our project and offer their expertise and donate amazing hats to our cause. I LOVE seeing people around town wearing hats from Ambler because I know the work and … Read more
Sponsor: Beck Designs
This sweet friend worked with us to design our logos and was crucial to the success of our promotional products and postcards. Thanks, Carolyn, for your generosity and for sharing your creativity and expertise with us. We appreciate you! Providing businesses with professional graphic design work since 2005, Beck Designs has a reputation for creative … Read more
Going (almost) Solo
I have just felt so angry since John’s accident. Many of you know, my ‘ginger’ shows up quite regularly as I move through life with my gut leading the way and the slow simmer just below the surface. But this level of anger is new even for me. It has no consistent target, no warning, … Read more