Arvid has arrived at the end of his 2018 journey, successfully completing his north to south he started in 2015. He completed 7000 km this year, starting 120 west of Watson Lake, YT, and trekking to the southernmost point in the US (Key West, Florida). This means he has connected all NA oceans with each other, (Pacific with Atlantic and Arctic with the Gulf of Mexico).
6:00 am (local time): We are presently sitting at an intersection on Hwy 997. The road ahead is closed due to a major accident and we are waiting for permission to proceed. No idea on timing.
In an effort to get closer to Key West, Arvid pushed very hard today, covering 372 km. With having to wait out the thunderstorm we went an hour longer, finishing the day at 11 pm.
Our ‘night nap’ is done and we are on the road at 4:50am.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, (weather conditions) we hope and plan to make it to Key West before nightfall TODAY!!!
Dear Jesus, help Grampa not to feel scared on his bike. Help Grampa to remember all the Grandkids. Help Grampa to make lots of money for the children. Amen. -JT
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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.
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.