It’s early. My butt hurts. My ankles hurt. I woke up at 9:30 to write my blog. I went to the bathroom, looked at the stache. I bumped into Colin. We exchanged pain. I grabbed my computer. I sat in the gazebo. I gave mama a call. I let her know things were great. I began typing. Today we are beginning the…
I lie down stomach up Rocky theme song playing on the church tv Gasping for air, accumulating sweat Today was a success, for now I lift the trophy We got some invaluable motivation from our friends Taylor and Chris from La Crosse, Wi. At the scenic breakfast restaurant, which overlooked the Mississippi, the BAP friends shared their story….
We’ve had presentations and events from San Jose to Twin Cities, see below for the upcoming events! CHICAGO: 7/25 – RSVP here Join us for a celebration at the La Colombe cafe in Near West Side (955 West Randolph Street, near N Morgan Street, Chicago, IL) with the Bucknell Alumni Club of Chicago from 7-9pm. Drinks provided. CLEVELAND: 7/30 - stay tuned for…
Along our rides, especially through the vast plains of Nebraska, I began listening to TED talks. One talk by Dan Ariely, “What makes us feel good about our work,” specifically resonated with me in relation to the work BAP is doing in Uganda. Ariely hopes to educate the crowd on how a work environment, in which employees see themselves as…
We’re ending our Pedal for Purpose cross-country cycling trip in NYC! Join us at the beautiful La Colombe cafe in Noho and help celebrate this 3,200+ mile journey as they finish just hours before. SIGN UP HERE: http://pedalforpurposenyc.eventbrite.com/ Tickets are $25 each, but if you catch the early bird then you’re only due for $20 (by 7/15). Please check out…
If someone were to ask me, “How was your June 26, 2013?” I would reply, “Well…How was the worst day of your life?” Yes, I am on a BAP tour and I am cycling for a good cause and I am seeing the core of what this country has to offer; however, getting attacked by ground wasps and horseflies were…
June 20, 2013 Let’s talk West Coast loving. So, it’s been 11 days, 2 states, and a countless amount of hours biking. Between the BAP presentations, cycling, and activities we manage to squeeze into our wild schedules, I’ve gotten a feel for the “loving” of the West. Let me preface this by saying that I am from Jersey in a…
Introducing Ziev Basson, a cyclist on this summer’s Pedal for Purpose trip. Ziev has been training hard to prepare for the challenging rides ahead, but he knows the beautiful landscapes will make it all worth it. Here’s what he had to say about the upcoming trip: What is your favorite thing about your hometown? I love the parks and…