Meet Our 2016 Riders

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21st Century Dads

DAVID HIRSCH / Barrington, IL >>> RIDE CAPTAIN  My wife Peggy and I have five amazing kids ages 25 to 18. I am also the founder of Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, founded in 1997 and is the country’s first state non-profit fatherhood organization, whose mission is Actively Engaging Fathers In The … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

21st Century Dads

DAVID HIRSCH / Barrington, IL >>> RIDE CAPTAIN  My wife Peggy and I have five amazing kids ages 25 to 18. I am also the founder of Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, founded in 1997 and is the country’s first state non-profit fatherhood organization, whose mission is Actively Engaging Fathers In The … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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LINCOLN BAKER >>> RIDE DIRECTOR As an accomplished adventure travel guide with more than 20 years of experience, Lincoln is responsible for the Dads Honor Ride route, bike manitenance and much of the logistics from start to finish. Passionate for the outdoors since his childhood, Lincoln’s love for adventure travel … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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KEN CANFIELD / Overland Park, KS >>> URBAN DADS RELAY TEAM CAPTAIN Dr. Ken Canfield is founder of the National Center for Fathering, and served as NCF’s president and CEO from 1990 through 2005. From 2006- 2010 he was executive director for the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University in … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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DR. DARIUSZ CUPIAL / Poland >>> FOUNDER, TATO.NET Theologian, the author of ‘On the Road to Evangelization and Ecumenism’ and “Columbuses of our generation”. A co-founder  of St. Cyril and Methodius Foundation. He is also the originator and facilitator of Tato.Net Fathering Initiative. He is a member of Society Inno … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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DR. DARIUSZ WIECUPIAL / Poland >>> OPEN RELAY TEAM RIDER Dr. Dariusz Cupiał is a theologian, author of the book “On the Path of Evangelization and Ecumenism.” Co-founder and Chairman of the Cyril and Methodius Foundation. He has received a scholarship for social entrepreneur and innovative from ASHOKA group. Dr. Cupial is a dad of … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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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 engaged to be married in January 2016 to his lovely … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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TIMOTHY JANOWICK/ Illinois >>> RIDE SAFETY CAPTAIN  Timothy Janowick is a husband to Jennifer and father to two great young adults, Bridgitte and Gregory. He serves with the Mount Prospect, Illinois, Police Department where he currently is the Chief of Police. Tim lectures nationally on law enforcement leadership, management, and practices and is honored to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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JEFF JENKINS / Kansas >>> DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT My wife, Kelley and I have been married since 2003. My #1 passion is being Dad to my amazing kids! Every day, I get to fill dual roles, where I am blessed to be both my daughter’s Prince Charming and son’s Superhero. I … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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JUSTIN KING My wife Heidi and I have the privilege of being the parents of Emily (23) and Andrew (20). It isn’t easy being parents. A close friend, and one of the best dads I know, once said to me, “Everyone seems to be searching for quality time with their … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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BOB LEE / Barrington, IL >>> GRANDPAS RELAY TEAM CAPTAIN Bob is a prolific rider, having riden more than 12,000 miles around the U.S. during three separate rides to raise awareness and more than a $1m for Cancer, ALS, and Hospice. In addition to being the grandfather of six, Bob is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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HECTOR LOPEZ-CAMACHO >>> THE CHILDREN’S TRUST TEAM    

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KEVIN MASUKEVICH >>> 1 WEEK RIDE There are millions of kids in the country who share the same tale & countless other children who have fathers who are physically “showing up” and aren’t really there. They are abandoning the children in a different way by checking out physically, emotionally, spiritually & … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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JEFF MECKERT >>> ONE DAY RIDER My wife Lauri and I have been married for 25 years. We are blessed to 4 great kids, Kasey, Kelly, Kyle, and Kevin. I am grateful to have an incredibly strong and resilient extended family with great Dad role models.

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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 meant so much more, and impacted his life greatly.  He … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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BOB MUZIKOWSKI / Chicago, IL >>> URBAN DADS TEAM RIDER In addition to being the father of seven, Bob is founder of Chicago Hope Academy, a private non-denominational Christian high school located on the Near West Side of Chicago. He is also the founder of the Near West Side Little League, the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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COURTNEY RILEY / California >>> DEVOTED DAUGHTERS TEAM RIDER Courtney Riley is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, certified health and nutrition coach, ironman, multi-sport outdoor adventure guide, energy worker, thai yoga therapist, skier, surfer, & personal trainer, with a background in culinary arts. She is passionate about health & wellness and helping others … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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COURTNEY RILEY / California >>> 3 DAY RIDE Courtney Riley is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, certified health and nutrition coach, ironman, multi-sport outdoor adventure guide, energy worker, thai yoga therapist, skier, surfer, & personal trainer, with a background in culinary arts. She is passionate about health & wellness and helping others along … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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JORGE SOLORIO / Chicago, Illinois >>> URBAN DADS TEAM RIDER Jorge Solorio started with the BlackStar Project in March of 2014. He is an amateur bike rider and plan to help raise funds for the BlackStar Project to support the “Million Father March”, a multinational annual event designed to get … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

21st Century Dads

JORGE SOLORIO / Chicago, Illinois >>> URBAN DADS TEAM RIDER – 1 DAY RIDE Jorge Solorio started with the BlackStar Project in March of 2014. He is an amateur bike rider and plan to help raise funds for the BlackStar Project to support the “Million Father March”, a multinational annual … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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MIKOLAJ “NIC” TOPICHA-DOLNY / Poland >>> FULL RIDE   Mikołaj (Nic) Topicha-Dolny has been married 25 years and is father to Agnes (8), Gabriela (15), Michael (18), Alexadra (21). For 25 years Nic and his wife lead formative meetings for married couples. In 2003 he created the Centre of the Foundation “Light-Life” in Warsaw, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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KASIA WAC >>> ONE DAY RIDER The research and narratives demonstrate that fathers influence their daughters in profound ways. Unfortunately, fathers often fail to realize the importance of their interactions and their role as dads, especially when girls move into adolescence I invite you and anyone you may know that is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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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 active dad to his son and two daughters. He is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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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 every challenge with a big smile on his face. He … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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O. LAWTON “WILK” WILKERSON / Chicago Heights, IL >>> VETERANS RELAY TEAM CAPTAIN Lawton Wilkerson is a native of Chicago Heights and WWII veteran. Upon graduating from Bloom Township High School there, he went into the Army Air Force Aviation Cadet training program at Tuskegee Alabama where he got his … [CLICK TO READ MORE]