MADISON — Their goal was 600 miles in six days. Today’s [July 10] goal was 141 miles from Green Bay to Madison.
Today’s obstacle was a 15 to 20-mile-per-hour headwind for the entire day.
On some very warm July days, six riders and six support persons have now completed the above goals, while overcoming the many obstacles of sunburn, achy muscles, blown tires, and much more along the way.
The riders from Biking for Babies left Green Bay at 6 a.m. and rolled into the Women’s Care Center parking lot in Madison at 5 p.m.
Being sore, hot, and tired did not deter them from greeting us with smiles and enthusiasm, and the satisfaction of knowing they completed what would be the most grueling leg of their mission.
What is their mission? To renew the culture of life one pedal stroke at a time.
They have been carrying out their mission for the last 13 years by sharing their joy while sacrificing themselves for the sake of others, the unborn babies who they may never meet.
After arriving, the missionary riders spent some time visiting with the staff and board members of the Women’s Care Center.
Upon Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison’s arrival, we joined together for Mass, followed by a meal.
The evening ended with the riders sharing their stories. A common theme running through their testimonials was, “I knew I was pro-life, but I knew I needed to do more”.
For these missionaries, the more was sacrificing their time and energies to ride around the country bringing the Gospel of Life to all whom they encounter.
Over the last 13 years, Biking for Babies missionaries have raised more than $1.2 million which has been donated to more than 100 crisis pregnancy centers like the Women’s Care Center in Madison.
If you would like more information or would like to donate to Biking for Babies, go to their website at bikingforbabies.com
You can also read blogs from the riders — some of whom are from Wisconsin — describing their experiences from all over the country at bikingforbabies.com/our-words/
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