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 middle third is when the excitement, enthusiasm and motivation of the starting line is long gone. It is easy to question why in the world you ever started this difficult task when you are in the middle third. The finish line is nowhere in sight. There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. The middle third is (usually) the most difficult.

We have now completed the middle third. We are in the final leg of the journey. That is not to say that this third is easy or that victory is assumed. Keep in mind he still has to pedal approximately 2300 km. No easy task. Temperatures are in the high 30’s with high humidity. Staying hydrated can be a challenge, but so necessary in order to stay on the bike.

Arvid is doing amazingly well. As support crew we are doing everything we can to assist him.

Many of you have been praying for him and for us. Thank you. Please continue to pray as we head to the Gulf!

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 honks and with the exception of one, they have all been friendly. We have had two people stop to ask us if we are okay when we were parked on the shoulder because we were offering leapfrog support at the time.

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. In real conditions, (rough roads, hills, winds, traffic/lights) that same ON BIKE riding time would be 23-24 km/hr.

…as far as the eye can see!

…as requested by Arvid.

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 them to have a good time living at MCF. -K

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.

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

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

Just leaving Burlington, IA and crossing the mighty Mississippi.

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.

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

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.

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