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We Need To Empower Each Other

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 | 1:05 AM

Joanne talks about what got her through the toughest day yet & a personal story that motivates her to ride

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Blog Tour Stop #9 – Start> & Dawn Carter

Monday, July 5th, 2010 | 10:27 AM

The blog tour kicks off Week 2 with a visit to start> and Dawn Carter

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Sweet home…Alabama

Sunday, July 4th, 2010 | 7:38 PM

“Iron” Mike recaps on week one of the tour and riding in the hot Alabama sun

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Birmingham, AL – Recap

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | 8:41 PM

The 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign continues through Alabama with an event at Workplay in Birmingham on 7/2

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“Raw From The Road” Reality Series – Episode 2

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | 12:29 PM

Sunglasses, singing, and a surprise “ride out” supporter

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“Raw From The Road” Reality Series – Episode 1

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 | 10:51 AM

Check out 5WFF’s own reality series, “Raw From The Road”

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I Feel Really Free Now

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 | 9:37 AM

Kyle shares about the team’s final climb while riding into Birmingham, AL on Thursday

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Alabama heat is very different from Alaska

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 | 9:23 PM

The tour’s representative for the great state of Alaska reflects on her time in Alabama

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The Day The Earth Tilted, Shook and Cracked Open

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:31 PM

Sean talks about his time with the riders during week one as well as what motivates him to ride.

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Blog Tour Stop #8 – Plywood People

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:54 AM

The blog tour continues its journey with Plywood People and Restoration Arlington

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“I’m facing this particular struggle by choice…”

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:49 AM

Margie Gordner discusses Day Two of the tour and her early thoughts on the themes of “struggle” and “motivation”

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New Mercies Every Morning

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:13 AM

Clara shares insight on her journey with the themes of “struggle” and “motivation” on Day 2

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The Tour’s First “Ride Out” Supporter

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 12:43 AM

The tour gets its first “ride out” supporter through the magic of online social networking

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Greetings from Linden

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | 7:49 PM

Ellen reflects on the mileage the team has already covered and “southern hospitality”.

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Hello from Linden

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | 7:34 PM

Kyle shares his thoughts about the tour and the things he’s observed two days into it.

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What A Way To Celebrate A Birthday

Monday, June 28th, 2010 | 11:14 PM

Laura talks about Day One of the 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign, cycling 85 miles and what motivated her to finish strong.

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“On this site stood…”

Monday, June 28th, 2010 | 8:58 AM

Iron Mike Barrow (@Not2Old2Bike) shares his reflections on a plaque in downtown Mobile, marking the site of an old slave market.

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Mobile, AL – Recap

Monday, June 28th, 2010 | 12:57 AM

The 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign kicked off in Alabama with an event at the University of Mobile on 6/26

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Dauphin Island Training Ride

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | 11:30 PM

Clara shares about the team’s training ride to Dauphin Island

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Here in Mobile Alabama…

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | 3:11 PM

Iron Mike talks about humidity, heat and hospitality

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