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Night Crew

A truly incredible test of physical endurance! As we prepped him for “night- riding”…darkness and cool temperatures, Arvid joked with his new crew members. Another indication that he is in a strong emotional position to challenge the record.

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Showers of blessing as dictated by Arvid

As I got dumped on yet again in the most recent rain storm today, I had to do everything just to stay upright, cutting through water that was 1 inch deep on the road. Even my food cup was filling

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Thank you to Arlene & Weldon!

Weldon and Arlene are experienced support crew, with this being their third time crewing. Arlene and Ruth did 5 night shifts together while Weldon & Arlene did two of the nights together. Arlene just completed her last night shift and

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Outside Looking In: Teagan

The first of our posts featuring someone on the outside looking in. Special thanks to Arvid’s grand-nephew Teagan, for sharing your take on Arvid’s adventures. Hi my name is Teagan Janzen and I’m ten years old. Arvid Loewen is my

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There is nothing natural about being on the bike at 4am

Arvid’s words as he struggled to stay awake on the bike this morning. He has napped twice this morning. A tough beginning to a new day.

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Weekend traffic

Traffic has certainly increased on the weekend as people are out enjoying the summer sun. That also means that more people have come by our home base at 5839 Henderson Hwy. Thanks for the interest. Two of the grandsons were

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My first crewing experience

is coming to an end. What an experience it has been. I’ve heard the stories through the book and from Arvid and now I’ve seen it first hand. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and feel privileged to have been

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Thank you Rob!

Rob has been Arvid’s day support crew for the last 7 days. He has done an outstanding job of keeping Arvid on the bike. Thank you, Rob! Please come on out and visit the new crew! A new day and

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Cyclists out for a ride

Kent and Lee stopped in on their way to Half Moon. Thanks for stopping by!

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Picking up the pace

Arvid had a very strong morning of riding Sunday June 22. He has done five laps at or near 1 hour. These laps at the hour pace are huge. They are about the pace he was doing on day one

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In the Fog

In a fog… in the fog. Arvid is having a hard time waking up.

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Sunday Morning

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Support crew trying to stay dry

This is the über compassionate support crew wondering if Arvid could just read the message from the road

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Hail!

We were concerned Arvid was okay. He was concerned we were filming. Storm has abated. Still wet, but the hail seems to be done. Big enough to cause some pain.

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Rainbow

After an intense hail storm (video to come), a beautiful rainbow showed up!

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Project Description

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GrandpasCan 2020 Training

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Prayer Requests

May 20: As the ride begins, pray that we will have strength equal to the task ahead!

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About MCF

Charles Mulli is a former street child from the slums of Kenya. He became extremely successful in business, but then God called him to give it all up and care for the orphaned and abandoned children still on the streets in Kenya. Charles Mulli is the founder and CEO of Mully Children's Family. To learn more about MCF, click here.

Arvid's Role

God has called me (Arvid) to be an ambassador for Mully Children's Family. I have chosen to use ultramarathon cycling as my platform from which to fulfill this calling. You can follow my ride, here, at www.grandpascan.com/ride. To read more about me and my story, click here.

Donate

I am asking you to help. I am trying to raise funds for the ongoing and capital expenses for the child mothers program at MCF. This program provides the critical life skills the young mothers need. To learn more about donating, click here.

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