Greetings from Joplin, which is in the southwest corner of MO. We arrived here after riding through 3-4 hours of rain and the 10 mile segment of Route 66 that also passes through Kansas. One of the highlights of the
[CLICK TO READ MORE]June 15, 2015 You can listen to the interview here: [sc_embed_player fileurl=”https://21stcenturydads.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Osteen.wav”]
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Greetings from Claremore, OK and the completion of day 14 of the Dads Honor Ride. We’ve traveled just over 1,600 miles since leaving Santa Monica on June 1st. The days have been long, but the time is going by quickly.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Check out this new video created by the Dads Honor Ride team.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Greetings from Chandler, OK, which is just east of Oklahoma City. We have covered just over 1,500 miles in the first 13 days of the Dads Honor Ride and we’re on schedule to arrive in Chicago on Sunday, June 21st
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Greetings from Weatherford, OK. It’s been 12 days since leaving Santa Monica and we have covered 1,383 miles on the Dads Honor Ride. It’s been an amazing journey both physically and mentally. We’ve honored hundreds of dads, raised a good
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Jun 11, 2015 Angie Winn interviews David Hirsh about the “Dads Honor Ride” 6/11/2015 Kfda, News Channel 10 Amarillo.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]The day started with a magnificent sunrise and an early morning cab ride to News Channel 10 for an in studio interview with my bike. Courtney Olson, the cab driver/owner is the gold standard. Two minutes into the ride she’s shoving a
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Greetings from Amarillo. Riding conditions were good and we were making good progress until Route 66 became and very old and bumpy road. We had to hoof it over to US 40 and jump the barb wire fence to continue
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Today was scheduled to be a half day with a modest 60 mile ride from Santa Rosa to Tucumcari, except for the fact we didn’t make it to Santa Rosa last might. We got up a little earlier and headed
[CLICK TO READ MORE]June 8, 2015 — Interview with Kim Tobin of Albuquerque NBC4
[CLICK TO READ MORE]I got up at 4:45am and biked, in the dark with a headlamp, a few miles (not included in the total miles for the DHR), over to NBC4 for a 5:30am appointment. The in-studio interview with Kim Tobin went well
[CLICK TO READ MORE]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]Mission Statement
Improving the lives of children by raising awareness and resources for greater father involvement; and inspiring dads to be present —physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually.
Vision Statement
That all children will grow up with a loving, caring and nurturing father and family.
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