Dear Readers, We have all agreed that you are probably sick of hearing of the daily goings on of our never-ending journey east, so today in my blog I thought I’d share with you a devastatingly tragic love story. It all began on July 15th 2013, in the small town of Anita, Iowa. It was the day after my 21st…
We’ve had presentations and events from San Jose to Twin Cities, see below for the upcoming events! CHICAGO: 7/25 – RSVP here Join us for a celebration at the La Colombe cafe in Near West Side (955 West Randolph Street, near N Morgan Street, Chicago, IL) with the Bucknell Alumni Club of Chicago from 7-9pm. Drinks provided. CLEVELAND: 7/30 - stay tuned for…
“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life. All that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about” -Albert Einstein Minnesota. Wisconsin. Minnesota. Wisconsin. As we’ve crossed the Mississippi countless times transitioning between these two states during our errands today, I almost can’t keep track of which one I’m in. That…
Welcome to the Cornhusker State. So far, we’ve encountered a tornado, generous local populations, cows, and a whole lot of corn. While I have a personal affinity for this farming state, my teammates have not grown as fond. The cyclists have collectively agreed that their journeys through Nebraska thus far have been a great deal more challenging than their days…
We’re ending our Pedal for Purpose cross-country cycling trip in NYC! Join us at the beautiful La Colombe cafe in Noho and help celebrate this 3,200+ mile journey as they finish just hours before. SIGN UP HERE: http://pedalforpurposenyc.eventbrite.com/ Tickets are $25 each, but if you catch the early bird then you’re only due for $20 (by 7/15). Please check out…
A member of the local Rotary Club truly summed it up when I asked him why he moved to the small town of Telluride: “Well Nicole, I just decided that I would live in heaven a couple years early.” And heaven it was. We loved Telluride and the Bailey residence so much, in fact, that we couldn’t bear to depart…
Hello from Flagstaff, Arizona!! I never thought the day would come when a 6:45am wakeup would feel like over-sleeping. On Wednesday night, after many consecutive 4am departures, our team collectively decided that we deserved to have a late start to Flagstaff. Waking with the sun already up was almost an eerie feeling as we packed up the van once again…
Introducing Nicole Adler, Tour Manager for BAP’S Pedal for Purpose summer cycling trip. Nicole spent the spring planning the logistics of the cycling route and helping secure supportive partners for the trip, and she’s ready to see her planning come to life. What is your favorite thing about your hometown? Living in Stamford has been perfect for me because I…