Posts Tagged ‘support’

While i refuse to harbor regrets in my life, sometimes things happen that are unfortunate and just need a positive means to vent upon… Last night my bike was stolen. Not only mine, but the bike it was locked up to: my best friend Tope’s BMX. Ya, he’s a semi-pro bmx rider, and his bike [...]

Here’s a summary of the last two months of media coverage received.  Its astounding to see how many places and people heard about my journey. They’ve been writing about me from Switzerland to Qatar (I didnt even know that was a country!) and everywhere in between. There’s definitely more news to come, and possibly a [...]

Over my journey I have been contacted by many individuals from all walks of life.  This was one of the craziest experiences I had, as a minister contacted me asking permission to use my story in her sermon.  I was humbled to say the least. Matthew 2:1-12 “A Journey worth Taking” January 4, 2009 Rev. [...]

With the growing national exposure of this movement I figure everyone out there would appreciate the opportunity to meet the folks behind the scenes here @ Biking for Obama: Ryan Bowen: As a photographer, has been documenting the entire journey.  Also works in the health industry as a massage therapist in Los Angeles, CA.  A [...]

Hey, Quick update Im in Chipley, Florida. We rode 130 miles here from Pensacola, FL breaking my previous record of 120. Gonzo and Josh and Eric, from Orlando, rode with me today and will also be trying to match todays mark (a personal best for everyone!).  Wish us all luck, and support, its not gonna [...]

Here’s a great way to support the movement, and you get a stylin T-Shirt too! Checkout the new Biking for Obama merchandise featured at the One Way North online shop. All the proceeds will go straight into funding the rest of the journey. The shirts range from sizes x-small to x-large and run for $25 [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]