2018 Challenge Adventure- Riding for the Stars

After a sabbatical in 2017 without a challenge ride, I am back for the 2018 Starfish Challenge ride to benefit the Starfish initiative at Wanamaker Woods. The Starfish Initiative supports Christ-directed giving to those in need throughout the community.The challenge ride this year will be over 5,000 miles including numerous National Parks and scenic routes.  Also included will be a stop in Tehachapi, CA to say hello to Rob and Lynn Brooks. All pledges will go to fund the Starfish.



Here is the planned ride schedule:
Wednesday, August 1- Topeka to Rapid City, SD (in advance of the Sturgis rally) through Badlands, NP
Thursday 8/2 to Monday 8/6 - Various routes around the Rapid City and Sturgis area
Tuesday 8/7 - Rapid City to Jackson, WY. Grand Tetons
Wednesday 8/8 - Jackson to Billings, MT via Grand Tetons and Yellowstone NP across Bear Tooth Pass (stop in Billings to see my Mother-In-Law)
Thursday 8/9 - Billings to Nampa, ID via Lolo Pass and mountain highways
Friday 8/10 - Nampa to Reno, NV via mountain route
Saturday 8/11 Reno to Tehachapi via Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia NP routes
Sunday 8/12 Worship at Tehachapi Nazarene then across the desert to St. George, UT
Monday 8/13 - St. George to Durango, UT via Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, and Arches National Parks
Tuesday 8/14  - Durango to Topeka
Rebecca will be updating my blog as the ride progresses.  Check in often for updates and live tracking.