Route Overview: We sadly had to leave Katy, Ethan and Teddy in Spokane Valley. We rode the Centennial trail through Post Falls Id and connected with the bike path that follows US 95 N to Athol. We took Glagstone Rd Nw, meandering along the Pend Orelle river to Sandpoint. We took ID 200 to Hope where we stayed with WS hosts Tim and Debbie. At Clark Fork we got on the US Cycle rte 10. Headed N on Bull River rd (Mt 56) to US 2 and headed east to Kalispell. Highlights: We arriv

One of the most entertaining parts of this adventure has been our Hope Across the USA Bingo Challenge. We never know what each day will bring, but it almost always helps us check off another square! Weekly random winner: Kathy Hall 🎯 Want to Play Along? You can join the fun! Simply donate $25 or more to either Habitat for Humanity or Tabitha's Way Food Pantry, and we'll send you your own Bingo card. Follow our journey across America, mark off the squares as they happen, and

🚴‍♀️ Hope Across the USA 🚴‍♂️ Ride Stats | Days 13–16 🏁 Trip Totals 🚲 765 miles ⛰️ 28,111 feet of elevation climbed 📍 Day 13 Route: Hope, ID → Dor Skeels Campground, MT 🚲 Distance: 48.2 miles ⛰️ Elevation Gain: 1,991 ft ⚡ Average Speed: 10.5 mph 📍 Day 14 Route: Dor Skeels Campground → Pleasant Valley Campground 🚲 Distance: 61.2 miles ⛰️ Elevation Gain: 2,493 ft ⚡ Average Speed: 10.3 mph 🌡️ High Temperature: 83°F 📍 Day 15 Route: Pleasant Valley Campground → Kalispell

In the first 9 days we have biked 462 miles with 18,005 feet of climbing. Almost to Idaho! We rode from Bellingham to Arlington, to North Bend, through Snoqualmie pass to Easton Lake, through Cle Elum up Wa 970, 66 miles and over 4000ft of Climbing to Peshastin, through East Wenatchee to Quincy, to Moses Lake, to Ritzville (not very Ritzy), to Fishtrap Lake, and now we are resting in Spokane. Highlights The first few days were a mix of side roads, paved and gravel trails.

A lot happened this week! If you don’t have your bingo card yet- simply donate at least $25 to one of the charities or venmo @blisssawyer and we will send your individual bingo card. Week 2 gift card winner - Naomi McClure NOTE: Each week we will pick a random gift card winner from everyone playing bingo. We were given quite a few gift cards so we will also give out gift cards (until we run out) to anyone that gets a 5 in a row bingo. Just send a message once you have

Yesterday we were on farm roads in Eastern Washington with NOTHING for miles. We came to a corner where there was a large farming operation with quite a few attached houses and other buildings. A man had stopped his truck in the middle of the road and was waiting for us. He asked what we were doing and if we wanted a few cherries - his truck was full of them. But then he said "follow me - I want to give you something". So of course we did. Edward Stahl is the head of the Hutt

Day 1 stats. Bellingham to Lakewood, WA. 60 miles with 3,415 feet elevation gain. Headwind most of the day but quite a bit of paved path so that kinda made up for it. Day 2 stats - 66.7 miles. 1116 feet of climbing.. but I that that was incorrect since map my ride said it should be more and it felt like more. But we will go with what my wahoo says Over 35 miles of gravel path - wonderful since we weren't on a road and the scenery was amazing. Tough because 100% of our trai

Not a paid advertisment. I just want to share something cool with ya'll. Some training rides are about miles. Others are about survival. And yes, I can be dramatic. Heat can become the real opponent Preparing for a cross-country ride means getting ready for more than just long days on the bike. It also means thinking ahead about what happens when the route runs straight into serious summer weather. Cooling Cloth The idea is simple with Frogg Toggs. You wet the cloth, and i

We need a “RIDE-OFF” SONG to kick off our adventure on the right note. Pun totally intended. And YOU get to help choose it! Drop your best RIDE-OFF song ideas on the contact page. On June 20th, our adventure begins! We’ll be surrounded by the people who mean the most — our 4 kids, 4 grandkids, and my parents — in Bellingham, WA. We’ll dip our back tires into the Pacific Ocean and then start pedaling across the country on our journey of a lifetime. But we need one more thing…

Wow.. just wow! So grateful to Kristy Dimmick and Erica Brown of the Porchlight Team with Coldwell Bank for their amazing $2,500 donation to Habitat for Humanity! Your trusted friends in real estate . . . and life! Meet The PorchLight Team: Kristy Dimmick and Erica Brown, longtime friends, former educators, and full-time real estate pros who believe buying or selling a home should feel clear, supported, and even fun. After over two decades of friendship, Kristy and Erica bri

Grateful for the full length story from Deseret News. Hoping it creates awareness and donations for our causes! https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2026/05/25/utah-bicyling-couple-across-america-northern-route-hope-across-usa-bike-riding/ And I love the pictures!

KSL TV did a story our our ride! https://ksltv.com/website/uncategorized/utah-couple-biking/909537/ Hope this helps get the word out about our fundraising efforts. It is also helpful to feel so much encouragement for this crazy adventure.

Habitat for Humanity is one of the charities we are raising funds for through Hope Across the USA, our 4,000 mile bike ride starting June 20th. Here the story of one of their clients. Want to help - check out the donations page!! Ali and Chance Gomez - Helt: Building a Future of Stability and Home Ali and Chance Helt are a strong, determined couple whose story is rooted inresilience, love, and an unwavering commitment to their blended family of six. High school sweethearts wh

by: Robert Sawyer There have been several instances where we have ridden past a road closed sign and been able to get through without any problems, we saved time and distance by not taking the detour. However, there have also been times when that tactic has backfired on us. The first one, I can’t remember exactly where, but somewhere in the states. We came to a sign that said “road closed 5 miles ahead”. The detour would have added an extra 1.5 miles to our day’s ride. We we

Top 10 Things That Scare Me About Riding My Bike 4,000 Miles Across the US Wildfire smoke - I was hoping for a wet winter and a slow wildfire season. Don’t think I’m getting that wish Climbing in general but especially day 3 which includes 25 miles straight. The Cascades and the Rockies… I’m dreaming of how strong I will be once I get to North Dakota. Injury from crashing or overuse of these old bodies. We have been pretty consistent with our training the last few months

On our 2023 LEJOG (UK) tour, we were riding a nice little trail through Winsford Town Park when Bliss called for me to stop. I went back to find that she had run over a stick that popped up and stuck between her rear derailleur. It snapped the derailleur in 3 pieces. Bad news! Crazy what a small stick can do! Amazingly, apple maps showed a bike shop right around the corner. Bliss pushed my bike and I carried hers. Not a bike shop, but a Polish market. More bad news. We wer

In 2017 we hosted a couple from England through the Warmshowers website. Meg and Peter met each other in Canada through WorkAway . Peter was planning on cycling from Canada Mexico. They became a couple during their volunteer time together, and Meg decided to join Peter on his cycling adventure. She bought a bicycle, panniers and gear, and they were off. She was very fit, but hadn’t done an extended trip like this before. They only stayed with us for one night, but we spent a

I have 120 days to get in the best physical shape of my life so cycling 4,000 miles and climbing 142,000 feet is doable. It won't be easy. I expect pain and maybe even a few tears. I just want to make sure I can (at my advanced age ) finish. Here's some of what I'm doing to get ready..... Physical Therapy for my knees. Bone on bone arthritis won't stop me! Hot Yoga - I always struggle in heat so I am hoping a little heat conditioning will help. Strength training. Cuz I'm k

130 Days Until Launch Yesterday, I officially added physical therapy to my cross-country training plan. The goal? Get my knee as strong as possible before we roll out on June 20. I’ve had one knee surgery. I have arthritis. It’s the fun bone-on-bone kind. And one of my biggest worries is whether this knee will hold up to riding all day, every day, across the country. For context, the farthest I’ve ever ridden on a trip is 1,100 miles. Which is impressive… until you remember t

Two of my favorite businesses are now sponsors of Hope Across America!! The Mission of Mad Dog Cycles is to be Utah's Favorite Bike Shop! Since 1997, Mad Dog Cycles has been a premier destination for cycling enthusiasts across Utah County, Wasatch County, and Salt Lake County. As a beloved bicycle shop, we offer a wide selection of new and used bicycles, electric bikes, and bicycle racks to suit every rider's needs. Our passionate team is dedicated to helping you find your