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The middle third

The journey of GrandpasCan 2018 began just west of Watson Lake, YT. The route takes us to Key West, FL, a journey of 7200 km. Many of you have heard Arvid speak of the challenges of the middle third. The

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Ode to the Midwest drivers

We continue to be amazed and grateful for the courteous drivers on the roads. Vehicles patiently follow us waiting for an opportunity to pass safely and then give Arvid a wide berth as they do so. We have had many

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Triple A Q&A

Thank you for your question, Peggy. Question: what is your average speed for average road conditions, zero wind and flat terrain? Arvid’s answer: In ideal conditions (smooth, flat roads, zero wind) my average ON BIKE time would be 28-29 /hr.

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Corn

…as far as the eye can see!

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Amazing Grace…

…as requested by Arvid.

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Prayers of the Grandchildren

Dear Jesus, please help Grampa to have a good bike ride and help him to not get hurt on the way back. God please help Mr. Mulli to not run out of any food for the MCF kids, and help

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Early morning scenery

It is approaching 6am and Arvid has cycled 25 km this morning already. A peaceful morning as the sun comes up over the horizon. Last night we camped in the Walmart parking lot in Macomb, IL. Yesterday’s distance was 340.

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Welcome to Illinois!

We have just entered our third state, Illinois. Welcome to the Land of Lincoln.

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Images of Iowa 2/2

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Images of Iowa 1/2

Where the 🌽 fields seem to grow higher by the day.

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Crossing the Mighty Mississippi!

Just leaving Burlington, IA and crossing the mighty Mississippi.

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Back on the road

We got Arvid into the RV just as the storm hit. The worst of it has passed now and we are back on the road.

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Generations

A special support crewing experience as Juergen and his son Luke support crew for their Uncle/Great-uncle Arvid.

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Indeed

The wind whipped up and the rain began pelting the windows. It looks like it will be short-lived so Arvid is having a short nap inside the motorhome.

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Looks like there is a weather system coming…

It has been hot (30+) and humid here in Iowa today. Now it looks like there is some rain coming.

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Project Description

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Participate

To participate by riding your bike in support of MCF, download the PDF.

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.

Media Contact

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