Courage To Be You House Category

September ’12 Update

Hello everyone! My apologies for the long wait in between posts. I have been very busy, and at times feeling pretty worn down, so I thought I would take a break from posting. I’d much rather post things that matter, than post just for the sake of posting, so I hope you understand. 🙂 It’s […]

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Heating up!

I just wanted to post a quick update on everything, since I haven’t for a little while! Several readers have mailed in asking what the latest scoop is, so I thought I’d do a quick write up: First off, thank you for everyone who has been so supportive of the mission so far. I want […]

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BIKE BUILD: The Freshest Photos From Brazil!

(Later this next year, I will be riding 5,000 miles across the continental United States to raise awareness for victims of human trafficking. Helping to draw attention and raise much needed funds for those organizations I have chosen that are helping these victims in crucial ways has been my focus for the last couple of […]

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GEAR LISTS: Camping Equipment + Kitchen

Listed below is my gear list for the camping equipment I will use on my trek.  One thing that I have noticed about others who have taken a trek like this is that they are very willing to lug around some pretty heavy camping equipment, and their finished bike weight with all gear added together […]

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BIKE UPDATE: Almost Finished!

I’ve been enjoying putting these little “bike updates” together, and from the responses I’ve gotten I’m not alone. This has really been a fun process, and one that was totally unexpected. I had no idea that when beginning this project to ride across the country for victims of human trafficking, that the bike I would […]

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GEAR: Clothing

As pieces of my trip come together, I am going to be highlighting them on the blog here. Now, just as a warning, for those of you who aren’t ‘gear junkies’ or a list fiend, this exercise may get a little long for you! But I feel a need to list everything, with some tidbits, […]

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A Look Behind the Scenes: Klaus Volkmann, Bamboo Recumbent Bike Builder! (+ new bike update pictures!)

(Later this next year, I will be riding 5,000 miles across the continental United States to raise awareness for victims of human trafficking. Helping to draw attention and raise much needed funds for those organizations I have chosen that are helping these victims in crucial ways has been my focus for the last couple of […]

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UPDATE: Training, A Move, and Other Assorted Stuffs

(Editor’s Note: In September, 2013 I will be riding 5,000+ miles across the continental United States to help raise funds and awareness for victims of human trafficking. I ask that you help me in this cause by donating what you are able, following along on the journey, and telling others about this effort. Although it […]

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SPONSORS: Welcome Crank Brothers and Keen!

I want to post a big welcome and “THANK YOU!” to both Crank Brothers and Keen. Crank Brothers are makers of well crafted bike parts. Well known in the mountain bike arena, especially, their parts can be crossed over to road bikes as well. They have extended a very generous discount to me, which went […]

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BIKE UPDATE: “Stalking” the Frame!

(Photo By Jai Long. Photo used with permission. More good shots at his site: http://freethebird.com.au/) Hello everyone! I hope the day where you are is not as rain-filled and hectic as mine! I’m in the process of moving, and the last thing to get boxed up is going to be my computer, myself, and my […]

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