I came across an ultimatum over the weekend. I had to make a decision of whether or not to drive part-way on the trip and I was very conflicted. My support car had to return to Los Angeles, and I was unprepared yet to go through the desert alone.
So I basically had two choices: return [...]
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Days 6-7 Decision Making in the Desert
Media & Supporters Send of Ryan Bowen
Excited Supporters, as well as photographers and Channel 4 news gathered around 12pm at the Fountain at Occidental College to send off Ryan Bowen and gather last remarks and responses before he heads to DC for Inauguration! Here’s a copy of the video that made it to Channel 4 6 O’clock news.
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Ride Ryan Ride!
While surfing around online I bumped into a few forums that offered criticism and support for Ryan’s journey. Unfortunately some of the forum posts turned into brazen personal attacks aimed at denouncing Ryan’s character and integrity. Nevertheless, it is evident that Ryan is determined and motivated to accomplishing the goal he has set forth with [...]
Massage-athon this Saturday
The biggest and bestest fundraiser for this trip yet!
MASSAGE-ATHON: Saturday November 29th
How can you help me get across the country? Well, I’ve decided to put my hands to work and use my God-given talents as a massage therapist to raise money to support the trip. This Saturday, November 29th I’m having a Massage-athon and will [...]
Join the Movement!
On the evening of December 2 2008, Ryan Bowen will embark on an epic ride across the country, starting in Los Angeles, California, arriving January 20th in the nation’s capital at the Inauguration of Barack Obama. Pedaling for PROGRESS and cycling for CHANGE, Bowen will document the American people’s experience through photographic and film documentation. [...]
Biking for Obama!
Welcome to the official Biking for Obama website! We’re glad you could accompany us on this journey of hope.
Departing December 2, 2008
Arrival: January 20, 2009