Joanne talks about what got her through the toughest day yet & a personal story that motivates her to ride
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Bookmark this page and visit often for exciting ways to join the movement, breaking news from IJM’s casework around the world, and daily updates from riders & the IJM team during the tour.Blog Tour Stop #9 – Start> & Dawn Carter
Monday, July 5th, 2010 | 10:27 AMThe blog tour kicks off Week 2 with a visit to start> and Dawn Carter
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
Birmingham, AL – Recap
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | 8:41 PMThe 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign continues through Alabama with an event at Workplay in Birmingham on 7/2
“Raw From The Road” Reality Series – Episode 2
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | 12:29 PMSunglasses, singing, and a surprise “ride out” supporter
“Raw From The Road” Reality Series – Episode 1
Friday, July 2nd, 2010 | 10:51 AMCheck out 5WFF’s own reality series, “Raw From The Road”
I Feel Really Free Now
Friday, July 2nd, 2010 | 9:37 AMKyle shares about the team’s final climb while riding into Birmingham, AL on Thursday
Alabama heat is very different from Alaska
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 | 9:23 PMThe tour’s representative for the great state of Alaska reflects on her time in Alabama
The Day The Earth Tilted, Shook and Cracked Open
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:31 PMSean talks about his time with the riders during week one as well as what motivates him to ride.
Blog Tour Stop #8 – Plywood People
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:54 AMThe blog tour continues its journey with Plywood People and Restoration Arlington
“I’m facing this particular struggle by choice…”
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:49 AMMargie Gordner discusses Day Two of the tour and her early thoughts on the themes of “struggle” and “motivation”
New Mercies Every Morning
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 9:13 AMClara shares insight on her journey with the themes of “struggle” and “motivation” on Day 2
The Tour’s First “Ride Out” Supporter
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | 12:43 AMThe tour gets its first “ride out” supporter through the magic of online social networking
Greetings from Linden
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | 7:49 PMEllen reflects on the mileage the team has already covered and “southern hospitality”.
Hello from Linden
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | 7:34 PMKyle shares his thoughts about the tour and the things he’s observed two days into it.
What A Way To Celebrate A Birthday
Monday, June 28th, 2010 | 11:14 PMLaura talks about Day One of the 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign, cycling 85 miles and what motivated her to finish strong.
“On this site stood…”
Monday, June 28th, 2010 | 8:58 AMIron Mike Barrow (@Not2Old2Bike) shares his reflections on a plaque in downtown Mobile, marking the site of an old slave market.
Mobile, AL – Recap
Monday, June 28th, 2010 | 12:57 AMThe 5 Weeks for Freedom campaign kicked off in Alabama with an event at the University of Mobile on 6/26
Dauphin Island Training Ride
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | 11:30 PMClara shares about the team’s training ride to Dauphin Island
Here in Mobile Alabama…
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | 3:11 PMIron Mike talks about humidity, heat and hospitality



