Ken's final 20-mile training ride brought rain, a shoulder scare, a prayer, and a promise to carry part of his brother Don with him around Lake Michigan. Tomorrow, the journey begins, but one quiet decision at the end of this ride says more than the mileage ever could.

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."

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 logged a 30.33-mile training ride on July 3, climbing near Holy Hill, stopping every five miles, racing the weather, and preparing for his Lake Michigan ride for Operation Christmas Child.

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.

A little rain made today’s ride the perfect test for Ken’s new rain suit. He stayed dry, comfortable, and kept putting in the miles as he prepares for his Lake Michigan bike trip.