Ken set out on the Wild Goose State Trail with two grandsons for a demanding gravel training ride. Forty-two miles, rough terrain, teamwork, deer flies, and one flat tire turned the day into a family story worth remembering.

Ken's 40.97-mile training ride included 1,673 feet of climbing, a 15 mph headwind, a stop at Richard's house and one deeply personal reflection about his brother Mike's concern for his safety. Ken's answer came down to a rocking chair, a bubble and why he still chooses to ride.

Ken rode 55.61 miles from Hartford to Lake Michigan and back, climbing 1,940 feet over seven hours while facing poor air quality, bridge construction, heat, a hard headwind and one final hill.

Ken's July 16 training ride brought a special riding partner, wildfire haze, Holy Hill, steep climbs, and a few feathered roadblocks. Thirty miles later, a grandfather and grandson had a story neither will soon forget.

Ken had 27 days left before his Lake Michigan ride, so he headed out on a 30-mile training ride with Duncan. The route brought hills, old neighborhood memories, Holy Hill, and one simple reminder: keep getting stronger.

Ken took his secondary road bike out for a serious training test and ended up riding 50 miles in July heat. The route included North Lake, the Bugline Trail, tree-covered paths, a quarry with bright blue water, and one more reminder that this Lake Michigan ride is getting closer.

Ken completed a 39.79-mile training ride through Hartford, Slinger, Richfield, and Holy Hill. See the route, watch his videos, and discover what keeps him moving forward.