Andy Black must have discovered this old picture in the Venture archives I haven't seen it for years.

The above picture was of Aaron Smith, Mike dobblemann, and me at the Atlantic Ocean at the end of east bound road. Ventures 1st Bike tour... Seattle to New York City. Completed… Continue

The time: 9:28pm. The place: i don't remember,Oh ya LongView. I am currently sitting on a rather comfortable bed alone in my very own room in my new host families house. I just got out of a very long and hot bath and am feeling sleeping after going all the way down stairs to stick my spandex in the wash. Tough life isnt it?
The truely amazing thing about this trip is not us bikers but the communities that feed us, clean us and give us every resource they have. EVERY RESOURCE even the food missio… Continue

True statement: Dr. Pepper is one of the tastiest palette teasers there are - maybe it’s the authentic blend of 23 flavors, I dunno. With that said, it has been the goal and dream of Jacob and I to enjoy DP on a regular basis and during each water break as a way to “refuel” - casually as a thirst quencher but more specifically aimed at a sponsorship. If you happen to know anyone that is close to Mr. Dr. Pepper please let him know about us. Thanks - Cody and Jacob *Derson duo*.

Aside from the fa… Continue

The people of East Texas have been immensely generous. And that's saying something, when you've been celebrated as a guest of honor the whole way across the southwestern U.S. Our time in Dallas was beautiful and busy. My own inspiration as to why I am doing this ride was deepened as I encountered The Oak's passion for what we are doing. In Tyler, we were able to rest as a team and meet more people who are passionate about what we are doing, such as Pastor Joe, who rode into Tyler with us and rod… Continue

I experienced something amazing today... today, wrecked me. We went to an inner city mission in Longview, TX today for lunch. Last year this group of people gave $2,000 to Blood Water...now they have raised over $6,000...they have an opportunity to give donations everyday at lunch. When I saw people who don't have much come and give the change they have...I was humbled and in awe of the pure beauty around me. I sat by Greg at lunch and he, 1st made sure I knew who Jesus was, second talked about… Continue