The Traveler's Missions:
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2011
Weekly Ride and Devotions (Every Wednesday. Ride to Rendezvous Coffee in Isanti. Starts at 8 AM .)
2012
Ride the River III: To the Ends of the Earth, June 2012, Raising funds for Hope House Men's Ministry
2013
B.I.K.E.Russia II June 2013
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1997: The Story of B.I.K.E.Russia
Ride the River 2010: Return to Wagner.
Ride The River II: Reaching out to the Nations Within, July 2011
Ride The River II: Reaching out to the Nations Within
“. . They are obliged to halt and rest frequently for a few minute. At every halt these poor fellow tumble down and are so much fortiegued that many of them are asleep in an instant. In short their fatiegues are incredible; some are limping from the soreness of their feet, others faint and unable to stand for a few minutes, with heat and fatiegue, yet no one complains. All go with cheerfulness . . .” (William Clark at Great Falls, MT, June 23, 1805)
I know I ride to a different pace. Do you hear the call I hear? Contact
me if you would like more information.
Wednesday Morning Ride and Devotions, Isanti, MN
St. Brendan's will be holding a "Rendezvous at Rendezvous" every Wednesday morning. We will meet at 8:00 AM each Wednesday for a time of devotion and prayer. During June, the meetings will be at Rendezvous Coffee, on Co. Rd. 5 in Isanti. How you get there, and how far you ride are up to you, but the devotions will start at 8:00 AM.
Update: The meetings will continue every Wednesday morning, even though it is too dark to ride in at 7:30, and soon it will snow. We are using Graham Cooke's "Way of the Warrior" series for our study.
Ride the River III 2012 "To the Ends of the Earth" to raise funds for Hope House Men's Ministry on the Yankton Sioux Reservation
Tentative start date: July 22, 2012
Start location: Isanti, MN, Ride start: Pickstown, SD, Ride finish: Choteau Creek, near Greenwood, SD (OR Ride start: Yankton, SD, Ride finish: Pierre, SD, depending on interest)
Mileage: Approximately 40 miles (Or 260 miles, optional)
Elevation change/terrain: Paved highways. Substantial elevation gain/loss from PIckston to Greenwood.
Road
characteristics:
Surface: 100% paved, some patch areas, hard dirt, BIA roadways are course gravel paving.
Traffic level: low to moderate on Hwy. 46, Light on other roads.
Shoulder width: variable
Name, location, and contact information for overnight accommodations:
To Be Announced.
Services:
Grocery store: Wagner, Pickstown (Limited)
Water stops: Fort Randall Visitor Center, Pickstown Convenience Store, St. Pauls Catholic Mission in Marty.
Laundry facilities: As above
Bike shops: None
Activities:
Museums:
Community services: to be determined
Emergency contacts: to be determined
What will it cost?
The cost for the trip has been set
at $350.00 per person, which includes:
Training materials
Transportation to & from starting points
Food
Accommodations
Repairs, maintenance, equipment
SAG truck, fuel (rental costs)
Unanticipated costs (breakdowns, etc.)
Each
team member is responsible for the following items:
Bikes:
suitable for long distance riding & capable of carrying a rack-pack
or handle bar bag.
Bike
equipment:
rack-pack or handle bar bag, tire patch kit, water bottles (min. of 2),
hydration pack (optional), day pack (optional), route maps (will be provided),
compass and GPS (optional, but must have a compass if you have a GPS)
Clothing:
bike shorts (2 pr.), helmet (mandatory), breathable jersey or shirts (2),
suitable footwear for on & off bike, socks (2 pr), biking gloves, sunglasses
(eye protection), rain jacket (rain pants optional), pants/skirt/shorts for
ministry day and church.
Personal items: Glasses (extra pair advisable); sunglasses; sunscreen; any medications; Bible; journal & pens; camera; personal music device (mp3 player) for down time; spending money for personal use & offerings; cell phone (for emergencies only); unbreakable plate, bowl, cup & utensils; towel & washcloth; soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, other personal hygiene items; small gifts to leave with friends you make along the way or on the reservation. Special dietary needs.
Group
Equipment Provided by
Cooler
Food
Water containers (Other than bike water bottles)
Energy drink/bars
Spare tires & tubes
Bicycle repair tools
Training
1. Get out and ride! Work towards 50 miles a week.
2. Introduction to missions.
3. Basic First Aid & CPR.
4. Bicycle repair.
5. Hydration & nutrition.
6. Navigation (Don’t get lost, but if you do you need to know what to do.)
7. Intro to Native American culture (what to expect on the reservations)
8 Get out and ride!
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