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.

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.

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.

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.

Ken left home in 49-degree air with nearly 56 miles between him and Oshkosh. Then he discovered the navigation route was programmed backward. See how he handled the hills, changing weather, a moving destination and the family welcome waiting at the end.