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Climbing

The terrain: what can one say? A 5 mile climb at 6% grade. A 3 mile climb at 8% grade. Most of us would have difficulty merely walking up a hill that steep. Much of the climbing is at an

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Final 24 – Racing to the Finish Line

Last night, Arvid took a turn for the worse. Sleep would not energize him and knees took to bothering him again – Appalachia’s high climbs are not letting him make good distance. He’s travelled a whole 4358 km, but he

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Into West Virginia

Just to update you on Arvid’s progress, he crossed into West Virginia today at around 6 o’clock, crossing the Ohio river and heading straight up into straight up climbs. Today is the second last time for everything – tomorrow is

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A Canadian Oasis

No, we’re not talking about a maple syrup store or a poutinery, we’re talking about TIM HORTONS! Yes, it would appear the wild American Timmys is in fact a real thing and not just a story to be told around

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Not a pose

Matt after a long day’s work taking pics any which way he can including running up ahead Arvid on a steep incline to capture what Arvid has to deal with. Good job Matt.

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Through Arvid’s Eyes – Day 10

On the tenth day, Arvid set out from Indiana, bound for Ohio. But somewhere along the way, he straight through what looked like German towns in a contryside reminiscent of Europe — also known as the rolling hills and forests

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TS 42 welcome

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TS 42

A warm welcome at TS 42 in Blanchester, OH at 4:29am!

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ALL the donuts!

1:53 AM. Enough said.  

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Homemade solutions away from home

Knee problems? Can’t find the knee tensor a? Not a problem! In a couple of moments, Briggite transformed a shirt into a custom, homemade knee tensor wrap. Here she is,  looking pretty proud of her work.

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Race Across… Europe?

Arvid’s knee has been holding up well and we’re just now crossing the border into Oxford, Ohio. Heading down the Main Street, we were privy to a heroe’s welcome from the enthusiastic locals. It’s now down to a mere three

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Stress on bended knees

Arvid’s left knee is beginning to give him a bit of trouble. We’re approaching some steep grades, which will be a challenge for the knees to handle. We’re going to set him up with various aids that should help. Please

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Checking and Double Checking

Sometimes you have to stop and have a chit chat about where we’re supposed to be going.  Currently, we’re making our way through Columbus, IN. Very beautiful city. Arvid’s feeling the heat, though, and is battling dehydration.

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Through Arvid’s Eyes – Day 9

Arvid began his trek in the wee hours in Eastern Kansas and made his way across the border into Illinois, crossing into Indiana later that day. Arvid’s trek through these states has gone and is going as good as can

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Sleep is highly overrated

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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.

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