Cycling for More: Recent Episodes
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Cycling for More is all about bringing cycling and faith together. Join us as we share our stories and the stories of our friends to see how cycling (and all things connected to it) can be used to pursue the Kingdom of God with your everyday, ordinary life. Cycling for More is the official podcast of Ends of the Earth Cycling. https://www.endscycling.com
The Cycling for More podcast is taking a break for the rest of the summer in 2021. Join Nick as he shares with you the exciting things that are happening in his family and why he'll be taking some time away from the show. Thanks for listening and we can't wait to be back with you in the fall!
It's time to put your climbing legs on as we head west to the state of Washington and the Cascade Mountains! We've called our Washington State Bike Ride a "climber's delight" for good reason, but along with some climbing you'll get to experience some of the best scenery the state has to offer. You'll also have the opportunity to partner with Solid Rock Mission in Ukraine as you pray, pedal (or serve) and repeat. Solid Rock Mission is working throughout the country of Ukraine to disciple youth into faithful followers of Jesus that will bring the Kingdom of God wherever they go. Join Nick as he shares more about this great ride and talks with Slavik Go, founder of Solid Rock Mission, about how the ministry got started and the many ways they are reaching into the lives of the youth of Ukraine. You'll no doubt be drawn in and inspired by Slavik's passion.
So many times we think that in order to see improvement, in cycling or in life, we have to always be working. We think that it is our constant activity that makes us improve. The reality is that the improvement actually comes when we stop constantly working and we practice a little "R&R." Rest and recovery are actually vital to getting stronger in our cycling lives and in our spiritual lives. Join Nick, Dr. Les Hardin and USA Cycling Coach Leah Hardin as they talk about the importance of building rest and recovery into our our cycling training and into our daily lives.
In 2010, two friends did something crazy. They rode 200 miles on bicycles in one day. The next year they decided to do it again, but their hearts had been broken by the injustice of human trafficking in the world. So they invited others to ride with them and raised some funds to make a difference. With that, what would become Break the Cycle 200 (BTC200) was born. Join us as we chat with Rocky Vest, Co-Founder of BTC200, about how that first ride came about and the journey that God has led him and the organization on as they use one day, 200 mile rides to help break the cycle of human trafficking around the world.
Joining as co-host this month is Ends of the Earth Cycling's Executive Director, Justin Hanneken. We spend some time talking about this years Giro d'Italia, some of the connections between Ends Cycling and BTC200 and our big takeaways from the interview with Rocky. We also take a look at what's happening in the next month with Ends Cycling as we look to continue to #praypedalrepeat in all 50 States.
For more information at Break the Cycle 200 visit their website at breakthecycle200.com.
You've set your goal. You've got some new disciplines that you want to work on to help you toward your goal. The question now is, "How do I put all this together?" In this episode of our series Training for More we take some time to talk about a general approach to planning a week of training. Whether you are a beginner or have been cycling forever, this is the type of approach that can help you towards achieving your goal. There's also plenty that developing a training plan can teach us about training for life and godliness as we do things on purpose and with consistency.
There's more to Idaho than potatoes! In fact, there are some of the most beautiful vistas the United States has to offer. In June 2021 we are headed to Southwest Idaho for the Idaho Bike Ride. Not only will it be filled with some amazing views, but we'll even have the opportunity to ride beside one of the country's most historical trails. Even better than all this? We're riding on behalf of Wipe Every Tear and the youth of the Philippines!
Join Nick as he shares more about the Idaho bike ride and chats with Kenny Sacht and Lauren Smith from Wipe Every Tear. You'll hear about the work they are doing in the Philippines to bring freedom, hope and a future to the women they are rescuing from the sex trafficking industry. (Due to the nature of their work, you might want to be careful what little ears are listening to the interview with you.)
To learn more about the ride or to register, head to endscycling.com/idaho. To learn more about Wipe Every Tear, you can visit them at wipeeverytear.org.
As we train we have to develop new goals. Why? Because as our cycling fitness improves, we need new goals that are appropriate for our new levels of fitness. As our goals change we find that we also need to develop new skills and disciplines to help us reach those goals. Join Nick, Dr. Les Hardin and USA Cycling Coach Leah Hardin as we discuss different types of goals and disciplines for different levels of cyclists. We also talk about how our goals need to change in our developing spiritual lives, and the importance of putting in the work whether you're training for cycling or training for more.
Encourage one another. A simple command that can sometimes feel difficult to do. We all know life can be really hard, and the challenges we face can feel overwhelming. What if learning to share those challenges and all the Lord has brought us through means we are able to encourage one another all the more? This month we talk with Jay "Hoss" Carlson. Jay loves the Lord and loves riding his bicycle, especially on Ends Cycling tours. Jay was also born with hydrocephalus. Join us as we talk with Jay about the challenges he's faced because of this condition, and how he has embraced them and used them as a way to encourage anyone he can. Jimmy Akers joins as co-host this month, and we talk about how he's been involved with Ends Cycling, hear his recap of the most recent Key West Bike Ride, and take a look at what's ahead for Ends Cycling and the Cycling for More podcast.
For more of Jay's story check out his blog (https://centurymanoffdarails.tumblr.com/post/171112045780/headaches-hydrocephalus-perspective-first-and) and the YouTube video of his baptism (https://youtu.be/tKd3397oacg).
Training for More, our brand new subseries, is officially here! 1 Timothy 4:8 tells us that, "physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things." So, we want to train for more. We want to train for cycling and for life, and we believe that our cycling training can teach us a lot about training for life and godliness. This means there is something here for everyone! Join Nick, Dr. Les Hardin and USA Cycling Coach Leah Hardin as we talk about the first step in beginning your cycling training and how it applies to your spiritual training as well.
Sometimes it feels like time has run out. It feels like we've missed our chance at something we really wanted. Or maybe it even feels like the Lord is never going to respond. However, the truth is far from that. Join us as we chat with Tim and Debbie Bishop about their story of finding love later in life and the incredible honeymoon adventure they went on. It's truly a story that combines love, cycling and the faithfulness of God. We've also got another special guest co-host for this episode, and The Road Ahead segment is not to be missed. For more information on the adventures of Tim and Debbie head over to www.openroadpress.com
It's been a while, but the Cycling for More podcast is back! Maybe you're trying to make a comeback yourself? Maybe you've been dealing with injury or are simply ready to take your health and body back? This is the episode for you! Join us as we talk with physical therapists Paxton and Kim Edwards about how to safely get back to fitness and some of the ways to overcome the challenges we face in the process. We've also got a special guest host for this episode, an important message from Derek, and we take a look at how you can join Ends of the Earth Cycling in 2021.
We're headed back to Iowa in 2020, and we're joining a brand new ride! This year we'll be joining the freshly launched Iowa's Ride and once again riding across the great state of Iowa. Join Derek as he shares some of what you can expect on this inaugural edition of Iowa's Ride. Most importantly, you'll hear from the CEO of Legacy of Hope International, beneficiary of the 2020 Iowa Bike Ride, about the work that's happening in Cambodia and their excitement at partnering with Ends of the Earth Cycling. We can't wait to eat some pie with you in Iowa as we pray, pedal (or serve), and repeat for the youth of Cambodia. For more information on the ride visit endscycling.com/iowa. For more information on Iowa's Ride visit iowasride.com. For more information on Legacy of Hope International visit lohintl.com.
The 9th Annual Key West Bike Ride (March 21-25, 2020) is just around the corner, and we can't wait for it! Join us for this special ride preview episode as we take a quick look at what makes the Key West Bike Ride such a great time. Plus, Nick spends some time talking with Kenny Woodhull, president of Missio International, about the work being done in Romania and their excitement at being the beneficiary for this fantastic ride. Even if you can't join us on the Key West Bike Ride this year, you can still remember to pray for the youth of Romania and the great ministry happening there! For more information about the tour head to endscycling.com/tours. For more information about Missio International you can visit www.missiointernational.org.
Many times the chaos and tragedy of life can feel overwhelming, but there is hope. There is hope because God is working to restore all things. Join us as we chat with Ends Cycling alumni Ian Goff about his Remember and Restore Tour in honor of those affected by the shooting at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church in 2017. He shares how the Lord is working in the people there and some of what he experienced on his over 2000 mile ride. We also chat about our time at the Bicycle Tour Network Conference, other recent Ends Cycling appearances, and your chance to register for more of the 2020 rides.
It can be easy to romanticize the life of a professional athlete, even a pro cyclist. After all, their work is what most of us consider a hobby. However, the reality is they have struggles and need the hope of the Gospel just like the rest of us. Join us as we chat with Todd Henriksen, founder of Athletes in Action Pro Cycling, about how he and his team are bringing that hope to the professional peloton. We also spend some time talking about fall cycling, the Bicycle Tour Network Conference, and getting excited for the first of two Western US rides coming up next year. For more information about Athletes in Action Pro Cycling head to www.aiacycling.com. To take a look at next year's tour schedule check out www.endscycling.com/tours.
In 2017 Ends of the Earth Cycling hosted the Mid-Atlantic Bike Ride for the youth of Cambodia and Legacy of Hope International (LOHI). Derek chats with Jordan and Brittany Hicks, who have served with LOHI and were on the MABR, about their time in Cambodia and what the Lord is doing in their lives today. We also spend some time reflecting on the 2019 tour season and getting excited about a very special event happening this October. For more information on LOHI visit www.lohintl.com and for more info on the Hicks, head over to https://newinternational.org/give/campaign/jordan-brittany-hicks
In the world of sports everything is measured by numbers, even in cycling. Sometimes our numbers are great and sometimes they aren't. However, the truth is that life (and cycling) will always be about more than numbers. Join us as Nick interviews Guinness World Record holder Arvid Loewen. Arvid shares how he got into ultra marathon cycling and how he has used it to make an impact on youth in Africa. You'll discover that for Arvid it's not about the numbers but about being faithful. Plus, Nick and Derek spend some time talking about several of the tours Ends of the Earth Cycling has going on this summer. For more information on Arvid and his endeavors check out www.grandpascan.com.
Did you know "The World's Greatest College Weekend" centers around a bicycle race in Bloomington, IN? It's called the Little 500, and the events surrounding it may be the definition of a week long college party. But what would it look like to be a light for Jesus in the midst of that party? Join us as Derek chats with two members (Riley Peppler and Will Hobart) of the Christian Student Fellowship Cycling Team at Indiana University, hear their stories and their hopes for participating in this year's Little 500. We'll also talk about college life, walking with others, and the bicycling theme of May. Watch the 2019 Men's Little 500 at https://broadcast.iu.edu/events/little-500-mens-race-2019.html and the 2019 Women's Little 500 at (https://broadcast.iu.edu/events/little-500-womens-race-2019.html
Two states. One very big challenge. All for youth that have faced extreme persecution in India. It's the Minnesota and Wisconsin Bike Ride. Join Nick as he gives you a small taste of what you can expect from the route and the challenge that it entails. He also talks with Annette Wilterdink, who works with the home for persecuted youth in India that the ride benefits. She shares about the work happening there, the reality the children in the youth home are facing, and how the ride can help make an impact on their lives.
Wagon Wheel Bike Ride? What does that mean? One big thing it means is that you don't have to pack up your stuff every morning! But there's so much more about this ride that will make it great. Join Nick as he talks about some of the exciting things that are happening on the first ever Ends Cycling Wagon Wheel Bike Ride. You'll also get to hear a conversation with Nathan and Katye Clark from Love of a Father Ministries about their work in Haiti and their feelings about how partnering with Ends of the Earth Cycling will impact the young girls they work with.
We don't want to BRAG, but we think our Georgia Bike Ride at the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (a.k.a. BRAG) is going to be amazing! We know the route is going to be fantastic, the ride fun, and that God is going to give us great opportunities to connect with others. If that wasn't enough, we'll be riding on behalf of the youth of the Philippines! Listen in as Nick chats with Albert Maglasang from National Youth Training Ministries in the Philippines about their work with youth and the ways the Georgia Bike Ride will help make an impact there. We'll also spend a little time getting excited about all that this 40th edition of BRAG has to offer.
What could be better than cycling across Iowa with 10,000 plus of your closest friends? Doing it on behalf of youth in Poland! Join Nick as he chats with Steve Dorey and Joy Grace Chen from Graceland Ministries about their work in Poland and their excitement about partnering with Ends of the Earth Cycling. We also spend a little time getting excited about all that is contained within the Iowa Bike Ride at RAGBRAI and the opportunity we have to ride as a group there again this year.
As our 2019 domestic tour season begins, we have five special episodes lined up for you. This first one is all about the 8th Annual Key West Bike Ride. Listen in as Derek chats with Dale Puckett from YouthHOPE about the work of Prosperous Youth Foundation in Thailand and how the Key West Bike Ride will help make an impact there. Then pray along with the cyclists and support staff from March 16th to the 20th as they participate in the actual ride.
It's a new year and the Lord is already teaching us many things in many ways! Join us as we chat with T.J. Juskiewicz about how he became the Director of RAGBRAI and some of the things that make RAGBRAI great. We also share some lessons that are good for all of us to remember, talk about a big name change, and look forward to some chances to escape the snowy winter. (Extra links for the episode: dreamteamdesmoines.org, newinternational.org, endscycling.com/tours, ragbrai.com)
Winter is coming! Which means that, for many of us at least, cycling season is almost at an end. So what are your plans for the winter? How are you going to maintain your fitness? Join us as we talk with Patty Birchard, an instructor with a ministry called Revelation Wellness. She shares her story of how God brought her faith and fitness together and how He can use Revelation Wellness to do the same in your life. This is something that cyclists and anybody looking to move better can really connect with. Find out more about Revelation Wellness at www.revelationwellness.org.
In August of 2017 Ends of the Earth Cycling hosted the South Dakota Bike Ride to benefit the Mansoa Bible Training Center in Guinea-Bissau. In October of 2018 a group of eight men were able to visit the training center and see what the Lord is doing in that place. Join us as we hear from Wade McHargue, who started the school and was our ride director in South Dakota, Lalas Ca, who runs the training center, and some of the students who have been impacted by the school. Their testimonies are a great reminder of why we pray, pedal and repeat for the youth of the world, and their commitment to the Lord should inspire and challenge us all!
What happens after the ride? Join us as we talk with Matt and Britney Hagsten, who were on the first Key West Bike Ride and now serve in Bulgaria, the country that first ride benefited. Matt and Britney have a story built for the big screen, and you'll even learn how James Bond and missions are connected. We also spend some time reflecting on the 2018 tour season and on something significant we can all do after the ride. If you'd like to subscribe to the Hagsten's newsletter you can do that at http://eepurl.com/dwJ4Vb. You can also connect with them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hagstens. Check out the Josiah Venture website (www.josiahventure.com) to find out more about what's going on in Bulgaria and the other countries in which they minister. (Look for more "After the Ride" episodes in the future as we chat with beneficiaries of other rides!)
Join us as we share some of the story of our 2018 Iowa Bike Ride at RAGBRAI (The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa). We talk about one big thing from the ride that stood out to us, interview some of the cyclists that rode with us, and ultimately come to the conclusion that sometimes cycling for more is simply about telling the story of what God has done. So, what's your story? https://www.endscycling.com
From one ride to 25 and counting. How did Ends of the Earth Cycling grow into the ministry it is today? Join us as we finish our conversation with Justin Hanneken, Executive Director of Ends of the Earth Cycling, and hear how he came to see that God wanted him to do more than just one ride. We also talk about what it looks like when we are compelled by God to do something more with our lives and what can happen when we do. https://www.endscycling.com
Sometimes the best things in our lives have the strangest beginnings. Join us as we talk with Ends of the Earth Cycling Executive Director Justin Hanneken about the strange way that the ministry began. We'll also talk about what kinds of things God may be trying to do in our lives in the most unexpected of ways. www.endscycling.com
Cycling for More is all about bringing cycling and faith together. Join us as we share our stories and the stories of our friends to see how cycling (and all things connected to it) can be used to pursue the Kingdom of God with your everyday, ordinary life. Cycling for More is the official podcast of Ends of the Earth Cycling. https://www.endscycling.com