riding bicycles with boys

Today was one of that most difficult days on the ride:well tour so far. We had to ride 129 miles through the desert known as Arizona. The day started when we woke up at 3 am! Yes, the sun was not out. We all got up and hit the road as the sun was coming up. That was beautiful!

I started the ride with the group of guys that usually ride really fast, because I knew I had to keep a pace of 15 miles an hour in order to finish. This was incredibly difficult! They definitely encouraged me to keep going, and I was able to draft off of them, which definitely helped! I know at about mile 55 I was very tired and wanted to stop, but they would not let me! So thanks guys for encouraging me and letting me draft off all of you!

Thing I learned today:

You just can’t stop because its difficult. Just have to keep going. It will be worth it in the end.

Finished in 12 hours!

Week one...

Wow it’s almost been a week that I have met these amazing people!! I have finally found a group of crazy people like me. They love Jesus, life, and adventure!! For example, we all enjoy eating healthy, some more than others. When given the option of taking 4 flights of stairs or the elevator we take the stairs! Wow I cannot believe it has only been a week! Crazy!

Since we have gotten here I have not been able to blog. Too busy meeting each other, biking along the ocean, over mountains, and through the desert. I would like to share with you some thoughts and things that I heard during the past week.

I can’t spend my life for self. Just can’t. I know that much!!

God has given me a lot of crazy dreams; I am excited to see where this one takes me, and to discover what the next one will be.


If you come here to save us you will fail. If you come here because you think your salvation is some how tied up in yours, then let’s work together. – Ubuntu Proverb.

The Ocean!!

Yes I have seen the Pacific Ocean!! We took photos today, hopefully they will be up soon.