by Katie Ruth | Apr 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Day 2, Saturday April 6. (guest blogger: Dave)Everyone slept well at Bethany and Micah’s house after Friday night’s feast, even two-and-a-halfmonth old Benjamin. After less than twenty miles of biking the previous day, I’d say we were all feeling...
by Katie Ruth | Apr 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Friends (with and without bikes) gathered on Friday afternoon for a blessing and send-off of the PA-to-DC bicyclists. Many thanks to all who participated: leaders, long-haul cyclists, in-town cyclists, and all who brought voices to raise in song, prayer and joyful...
by Katie Ruth | Apr 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is the best way to begin our trek to DC. We arrived at Micah and Bethany’s farm (Plowshare Produce) about six p.m. after a short, but tough, 18-mile ride from State College. We had a short tour of the farm, saw the impressive Percheron draft horses that plough...
by Katie Ruth | Apr 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Bike Trip blog: 2013.1 Our big trip is only five days away, and there’s still a lot to do. I’ve decided to start the blog early this year to give everyone a sense of the preparations that the six of us are undertaking. I’m the only veteran in the crowd, and I...
by Katie Ruth | May 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m writing this now from home in State College – hard to believe this adventure is over, it was such a whirlwind. We are so grateful to those of you who helped make it possible – we felt buoyed by your good thoughts and prayers and gratified by your continued...