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“It is finished!”
Daily mileage = 85 avg; Total mileage = 636!
Thank you, Thank you. We appreciate all the prayers and support along the way. It’s been real.
During the Ride: This morning we started out in the tundra of Dekalb. One word: “FREEZING!” This morning temperature was 28 degrees. Constant reminder: “FOR THE BABIES!” More specifically; “FOR THE KINGDOM!” Constant prayers were offered up for a greater respect to life, an appreciation for all family/friends, and shaefer (he was only wearing shorts!)
I’d like to thank Eric and Giorgio for helping us trek onward to Chicago. I’d also like to encourage all those in Aurora (and across the nation) to keep fighting the good fight (PRAY FOR AN END TO THE CULTURE OF DEATH!).
Life lesson learned today: Don’t ask Chicago-ians for directions, they’ll get you lost. All jokes aside, life lesson: When mapping out a week long bike trek, don’t rely on google maps (or add 36ish miles, if it’s a 600 mile trek).
In all seriousness, this spring break most certainly been a tremendous blessing. Bravo to Mike and John Paul for all their work and efforts. I also owe a special thanks to all the family/friends that put up w/ us along the journey and to our car co-pilot, Stacy Hague. Special thanks to my family for all their love and support!
Mike and I will provide you all w/ final video footage, as well as a final count of the earnings (…soon and very soon). God is good; all the time!
God Bless -J
St. Michael -pray for us, St. Christopher -pray for us, St. Sebastian -pray for us, Mary, Queen of Victory -pray for us
–There’s still time to donate to our cause! Click on the donate button on the side bar and make a donation to help me reach my goal of $10,000!–
–We also still have Biking for Babies T-shirts in stock. Please get one and wear it around!–
Finally done! Me and Jimmy made it to Chicago this evening at around 6p.m. at the famous “bean”. The last 15 miles of the ride was about the most exhilarating of my life. I felt like a bike messenger navigating in and out of traffic–definitely saw my life flash before my eyes many times in such a short period. Avoiding potholes, construction, and cars took complete focus. It was very cold today–started out at 28 degrees with a northerly wind.
Stopped in Aurora to pray a bit at the Planned Parenthood. There were about 10 of us there. Hopefully, we made at least one person think about what they were doing–maybe the volunteer who seemed to be the parking valet at Planned Parenthood.
One guy flipped us off with a “Keep Christ in Christmas” bumper sticker–I can’t stand hypocrites. Okay, enough negatives…
I’m definitely very glad that Jimmy and I were blessed to do this. It was a great opportunity and I hope that it did more than raise money, but also inspire people to make a difference in the pro-life movement. Thanks again to everyone who made this ride possible!
–There’s still time to donate to our cause! Click on the donate button on the side bar and make a donation to help me reach my goal of $10,000!–
–We also still have Biking for Babies T-shirts in stock. Please get one and wear it around!–
Thanks be to God, another successful day. We’re are now 1/3 of the way complete. (210 miles down!)
It has been a great ride so far. The first day was filled with rolling hills and today was filled with cross winds.
Day One: We finished out at about 93 miles and had a great warm welcome from the Shaefer’s. We also had the pleasure of going to mass and received a blessing from Mike’s priest, Fr. Mark. Mike’s parents were very hospitable and the food was fantastic! I also had the opportunity to visit with my extended family. (Uncle Joe, Aunt Kris and kids!) It was quite the treat!
Day Two: Today, we finished out at 210 miles. Mr. Frank Brummer and his wonderful daughter Ms. Anne Marie Brummer, as well as Ms. Stacy Hague graced us with their presence. Mr. Brummer was our “saving grace” meeting us at about 66 miles and riding us into (leading the way, against the wind) Mulberry Grove for lunch. After cleaning up, we went to mass at Sacred Heart (in Effingham). Now, we’re getting ready and looking forward to some Brummer-style homecooking.
Mike and I greatly appreciate all of your prayers and all of your support. St. Sebastian -Pray for us, St. Christopher -Pray for us, St. Michael -Pray for us, Mary, Queen of Victory -Pray for us!!
Hey there. Thanks for checking out our site. I hope that you will discern supporting our cause–whether it be through financial, physical, or spiritual means.
For those who don’t know me, I’m a sophomore at the University of Illinois majoring in Fish and Wildlife Conservation. I’m from southern Illinois around the St. Louis area. I do a lot of running, but I also enjoy going on the occasional bike trip. I also like the babies. Hence, “Biking for Babies”. Please help our mission anyway that you can–whether that be through physical, financial, or spiritual means. Take care.
Hello, my name is James Becker. I am a senior in Communication and Psychology at the University of Illinois. Next year I will work as a FOCUS missionary. In addition to academia and service, I participate in the sport of triathlons. I have competed in various races at various distances, from the sprint race to the Ironman. I must admit, of the three sports, biking is my weakness. I realize that this endeavor will be challenging, but to save the life of an innocent child, it is worth every mile.
Pope John Paul II proclaimed during World Youth Day, “Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life.” Pope John Paul the Great saw something in our generation. He did not suggest for us to settle or to lose hope. He pushed for excellence and proclaimed the expectation. We cannot settle; we cannot conform to these injustices. We must rise up; we must come together as children of God and promote the culture of life!
These 600 miles will be a challenge, but it is worth every inch of every mile. Our ultimate goal is to spread the message of hope and life. In addition, we hope to raise awareness and provide for organizations that currently work to fight these injustices within our culture and society.
Each and every mile will be a testament of will, with a purpose. Throughout our journey, we will bike to save souls. We bike as St. Paul writes in Corinthians “to win.” We do not bike “aimlessly; …but pommel [our] bodies and subdue [them]…” (1 Cor 9:26). We strive to achieve excellence by fighting the good fight, finishing the race, keeping the faith, and promoting LIFE (2 Timothy 4:6). Our generation will be the generation to transform the hearts of many. We will be the one’s to transform the Culture of Death into the Culture of LIFE.
We are hopeful. For we know that God will provide; however, in order for us to reap the benefit we must pay the dues. Always remember, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” Edmund Burke. Additionally, please keep in mind that “right judgment” is not only about knowing good, but also about doing good. Please support us in our mission and “be the change you wish to see in the world” – Gandhi
Would you give up your spring break to attempt to ride SIX HUNDRED MILES in SIX DAYS?
Would you put your body through SIX HUNDRED MILES of punishment to help women and babies in need?
Jimmy and Mike will ride over 600 Miles in 6 days this spring!
That’s more miles per day than the Tour de France!
Stay tuned for more about “BIKING FOR BABIES” and Jimmy’s and Mike’s adventures!
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