After a good night’s sleep and breakfast at the Hampton Inn, it was time to hit the road for our longest scheduled ride (140 miles) of the entire three weeks. Good news, no rain in the forecast and moderate temperatures.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]This was supposed to be a 125 mile day, except for the fact the ride was cut short by 15 miles yesterday, due to lightning. So we started riding today, 15 miles west of Winslow, where we left off yesterday.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]The day started out on a good note. The scenery and landscapes approaching Sedona and beyond are second to none. The morning rain wasn’t as big an obstacle as the climb up to Flagstaff. I’m not sure if it was
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Greetings from Cottonwood, AZ. The day started out on a precarious note. Google Maps took us up a dirt road for about five miles before we sent an SOS. Addie and Wilk came to the rescue in the RV to
[CLICK TO READ MORE]PATRYK WIERZCHUCKI / Illinois >>> OPEN RELAY TEAM RIDER Patryk Wierzchucki is 16 years old, and a sophomore in Adlai E. Stevenson high school. He is diver and gymnast for his school. He loves outdoor adventures like fishing, biking, and kayaking. He faces
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Greetings from Wickenberg, AZ. Here after three days of riding 394 miles. Feeling much better after day 3, than day 2. The day started with a 34 mile ride on the shoulder of US10 and the remaining 80 miles along
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Jun 02, 2015 4:46 PM CDT By TIFFANY CONTRERAS–You may have seen some bike riders in helmets and spandex around Palm Springs Tuesday. Fathers pedaled from Lynwood to Palm Springs during a 2,100-mile bike ride. The Dad’s Honor Ride will raise funds
[CLICK TO READ MORE]MACIEJ WIERZCHUCKI / Illinois >>> OPEN RELAY TEAM RIDER Maciej Wierzchucki is a happily married husband, father of three kids. He is an active real estate broker and owner of construction and investment company. Maciej’s abundant energy and determination make him an
[CLICK TO READ MORE]CHRIS MILLER / St. Louis Missouri >>> VETERANS RELAY TEAM RIDER Chris Miller, from the St. Louis, MO area, graduated high school in 2000 and joined the U.S. Army Reserves a few months later in September of 2000. After 9/11, being in the military
[CLICK TO READ MORE]DAVE O HIRSCH / Chicago, Illinois >>> OPEN RELAY TEAM RIDER Dave O is 25, a graduate of Elon University, who lives in Chicago and works in Rosemont, IL for Reyes Holding, a very LARGE privately held distribution business. He is also
[CLICK TO READ MORE]June 1, 2015 10:00 AM Father’s Day Kicks Off Early as Dads Kick Up Their Kick Stands for First Bike Ride from LA to Chicago Supporting Major Charities Helping Dads Become Better Dad. Intrepid Dads Start Grueling 21-Day, 2,100-Mile Trek to
[CLICK TO READ MORE]21st Century Dads Foundation President Today’s Honoree Posted on June 1, 2015 David Hirsch and the 21st Century Dads Honor Ride has been recognized by Today’s Honoree. Today’s Honoree recognizes individuals who are making a difference in the lives of others: At
[CLICK TO READ MORE]posted: 6/2/2015 5:30 AM Constable: Can Barrington dad pedal from California by Father’s Day? As founder of the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, David Hirsch of Barrington needs to make it back home from California in time to celebrate Father’s Day. To accomplish that, the 54-year-old
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Day 2 started in Palm Springs CA and after riding for eight hours, not including stops for food and media we made it to Blythe, CA. There was a bit more elevation today than yesterday and the heat was a
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Our group got an early start at Santa Monica Pier. We were greeted by six Santa Moinca motor cycle police who escorted us through the streets of Santa Monica. From there it was off to St. Francis Medical Center in
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