Distance: 47.56 mi Elevation: 3,566 ft Dedication: Martha Riedel and Aunt Carol Ride group: Bailey, Tori, and Glenn, then Bailey and Grace Host: Estes ProActive Fitness Today we finally did the thing we’ve been fearing/awaiting for months: we entered the Rocky Mountains! The anticipation was palpable this morning from the moment we woke up asContinue reading “Day 39: Longmont, CO to Estes Park, CO”
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Days 37 & 38: Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder/Longmont, CO
Team distance: 86.09 mi Team elevation: 2,365 ft Dedication: Richa and Uncle Tim Van group: Glenn Host: Mandy and Mike, family friends of my teammate Bryce Yesterday I was in the water van with Glenn as the team rode to Boulder, CO. It was a little disappointing to have a day off before a restContinue reading “Days 37 & 38: Fort Morgan, CO to Boulder/Longmont, CO”
Day 36: Yuma, CO to Fort Morgan, CO
Distance: 33.33 mi personal, 61.07 mi team Elevation: 702 ft personal, 1,007 ft team Dedication: Our hosts’ daughter, Bridget, and Uncle Tim Ride group: Richa, Maggie, Eli, MJay, and Chase Host: United Methodist Church Another hard day on 4K! If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably noticed that even the easy days usually end upContinue reading “Day 36: Yuma, CO to Fort Morgan, CO”
Day 35! Benkelman, NE to Yuma, CO
Distance: 70.24 mi Elevation: 1,736 ft Dedication: My teammate James’s mom, Mary, and Uncle Tim Ride group: Glenn, Chase, Shelby, and James Host: Homestays through First Presbyterian Church Today was a big day for 4K: we are officially halfway through our 70-day journey, and we crossed into Colorado! Maggie and I woke everyone up brightContinue reading “Day 35! Benkelman, NE to Yuma, CO”
Day 34: Arapahoe, NE to Benkelman, NE
Distance: 100.43 mi Elevation: 2,674 ft Dedication: Tammy and Uncle Tim Ride group: Maggie, Bailey, Bethany, Jake, and Eli Host: Dundy County High School This morning we were spoiled by an incredible breakfast from the folks at First United Methodist, especially when you consider that we showed up at their door yesterday evening! There wasContinue reading “Day 34: Arapahoe, NE to Benkelman, NE”
Day 33: Kearney, NE to Arapahoe, NE
Distance: 65.92 mi Elevation: 1,358 ft Dedication: Bo Oliver, TJ Allen, and Jeremy Pope Ride group: Bryce, Julia, Jack, and Tori Host: First United Methodist Church Today was my first full ride in so so long and it felt great! It was a little weird to be back, honestly, but the team crushed our 65-milerContinue reading “Day 33: Kearney, NE to Arapahoe, NE”
Day 32: Grand Island, NE to Kearney, NE
Team distance: 43.68 mi Team elevation: 416 ft Dedication: Paula and our hosts Van group: Maggie and Mike Host: Holy Lutheran Church Today our team had a nice gentle return to our normal schedule and routine. I was in the water van today so I’m now going on a week without riding a full day,Continue reading “Day 32: Grand Island, NE to Kearney, NE”
Days 28-31: Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NE
Distance: 32.72 mi (personal) Elevation: 962 ft (personal) Dedication: Jeremy Pope and Uncle Tim Ride group: Eli, Chase, Grace, and Bailey Host: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church We are officially on the move again! After a few wonderful days quarantining/vacationing in Omaha, we left our AirBnB paradise for Grand Island, Nebraska. After three days of sleepingContinue reading “Days 28-31: Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NE”
Days 26 & 27: Des Moines, IA to Harlan, IA to Omaha, NE
Distance: 65.36 mi Elevation: 2,687 ft Dedication: Colton Kirchnier and Uncle Tim Ride group: Rose, Bethany, and Jake, plus Eli Host: Prairie Rose State Park/First United Methodist Church/Motel 6 Greetings from a tent in a campground in Iowa… because 4K has COVID!!! Turns out the head cold-esque sickness most of the team has felt recentlyContinue reading “Days 26 & 27: Des Moines, IA to Harlan, IA to Omaha, NE”
Days 24 & 25: Ladora, IA to Des Moines, IA
Distance: 100.04 mi Elevation: 4,285 ft Dedication: Rich O’Donnell and Uncle Tim Ride group: Julia, Casey, and Tori Host: Valley Community Center Our team had another 4 AM wake-up yesterday because it was time for another century! This day was a bit of a perfect storm for me and was mentally my most challenging dayContinue reading “Days 24 & 25: Ladora, IA to Des Moines, IA”
