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Welcome to Iowa!

12:15pm: We have journeyed through Minnesota and it is now in our rear view mirror. The second state, Iowa, welcomes us! Fields of Opportunities. Day Three (of the second leg) is treating us to fantastic conditions, zero wind, mostly overcast

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Minnesota Moments 2/2

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Minnesota Moments

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Triple A Q&A

Thank you for your question, Stan. Question; what are the top 3 funniest moments in your cycling adventures we may not have heard or read about? Arvid’s answer: 1. In one of my earlier events, support crew member Bettie had

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Carry your candle

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Good morning from Minnesota

After a very productive day of cycling 400 km yesterday and sleeping in a Walmart parking lot in New Ulm, Arvid was back in the saddle at 5am. It is now 7am and he has just pedalled past Mankato (55km)

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Prayers of the Grandchildren

Dear Jesus, help the kids get money. Help Grampa not be scared in the dark. Help Gramma not be scared in her bed. Help Grampa not be tired. -T

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Triple A Q&A

Thank you for your question, Beth. Question: what do you think about when you are riding? Arvid’s answer: In a ride like this, after a few days, my mental capacity is down to 50%. Towards the end of RAAM or

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A riddle

Hint: What state are we in?

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Navigating – now the fun begins

After leaving Winnipeg yesterday, we have travelled on Hwy 59 for just over 600 km to Montevideo, Minnesota. A very straightforward route. Now that all changes as we begin navigating a southeast route to the Gulf. We have 34 pages

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Lunch

Enjoying a picnic lunch at Holloway, MN. 213km done already!

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Triple A Q&A

Question: On a major ride like this, if God gave you full control over one of the following five elements, (rain, snow, hail, wind and sunshine), which one would you choose? Arvid’s Answer: (without a moment’s hesitation) WIND. He continued

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New to the blog: Triple A

We are adding a new feature to the blog today. Triple A is Ask Arvid Anything. The crew will begin it today by asking him one question and we will post Arvid’s response. If you have a question you would

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Prayers of the grandchildren

Dear Jesus, please help Grampa not to fall. Help keep him safe so that he wouldn’t have injuries. -L

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Our youngest crew member…

…finally revealed.

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Project Description

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Participate

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GrandpasCan 2020 Training

Arvid's stats are updated daily in an online spreadsheet. Click here.

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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