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Bonus Ride: Dad Went Back for 600 Miles
Dad came home a few miles short of the number he wanted, so he put his helmet back on and rode again with his granddaughter Ariel. Their 22.3 mile Holy Hill outing brought the official RideWithGPS total to 614.3 miles and turned one last goal into an unforgettable family ride.
Aug 184 min read


Day Ten: Dad Made It Home, and the Giving Didn’t Stop
Dad made it home after nearly 100 hours and just under 600 miles around Lake Michigan. The final day brought a TMJ4 report, Jeremiah's jawbreaker surprise, a police escort, an emotional homecoming, and a fundraiser that surged to $8,441.
Aug 165 min read


Day Nine: 66.2 Miles, a Missing Piece of Don, and One Ride Left
Dad rode 66.2 miles through construction, gravel, hills, churches, and unexpected conversations. One piece of Uncle Don's original ride disappeared along the way, but Dad reached the final campground with one ride left and a 600-mile promise still to keep.
Aug 167 min read


Day Eight: 52.6 Miles and the Ending Dad Wants You to Watch
Dad expected an easier 42-mile ride into Green Bay. He finished 52.6 miles later after family surprises, a beautiful Fox River trail, plenty of laughter, and an ending he says readers need to watch for themselves.
Aug 146 min read


Day Seven: 400 Miles and “Jesus, Take the Handlebars”
Ken crossed 400 total miles on Day Seven, but the moment that stayed with him happened while sitting beside the road eating lunch. From a Lake Michigan sunrise to construction, gravel, faith, and a long-awaited Wisconsin finish, every turn carried a story.
Aug 135 min read


Day Six: Two Broken Bikes Before the Ride Even Began
Day Six began with two broken bicycles and a race to find help in Escanaba. A generous bike-shop owner, a meaningful stop from Ken's ride with Don about 20 years ago, and a beautiful finish on Lake Michigan turned 16.5 easy miles into a day worth remembering.
Aug 125 min read


Day Five: 57 Miles and the Road That Disappeared
Rain, a loose mirror, a stranger with the right wrench, miles of construction, hot asphalt, a surprise sprint, and one final safety decision shaped Ken's 57.3-mile Day Five ride toward Escanaba.
Aug 116 min read


Day Four: 83 Miles Through the U.P.
Cold air, lake bugs, a pasty stop, a Navy SEAL memorial, road construction, unexpected kindness, and one enormous bear filled Ken's 83.8-mile Day Four ride through Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Aug 106 min read


Day Three: God Had It
After a 96.7-mile record day, Ken expected an easy 40 miles to Mackinac Bridge. The hills, a roadside recliner, an unexpected supporter, and one important realization turned Day Three into much more than a recovery ride.
Aug 94 min read


Day One: 74 Miles to Interlochen
Before Ken's first 74.2-mile riding day could begin, a missing wallet nearly stopped the trip. Prayer, family support, difficult roads, fresh fruit, a brake repair, and a determined finish carried him from Ludington to Interlochen.
Aug 74 min read


The Call That Changed the Ride
A request for help protecting Ken's lungs became a conversation about fatherhood, faith, charitable giving and 600 shoebox gifts. RZ Industries founder Steve Torbenson shared why his sons inspired his work and how his team plans to help Ken face smoke and dust around Lake Michigan.
Jul 224 min read


A Prayer Before the Crash
Ken's Saturday mask test became a much bigger story after a crash in the final mile. At nearly the same moment, Laralynn felt prompted to stop and pray for his safety. The timing left the family grateful, reflective, and calling it a "God wink."
Jul 184 min read


Getting Past the First Five Miles
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.
Jun 292 min read
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