The atmosphere was electric, you could feel that Kingdom work was being embarked on. Along the way, Asha peddled harder as people came up behind her and cheered her on. I know she was tired and wanted to stop. Some slowed down and rode with her for a while, telling her they were proud of her.
Someone told me each of the charities that teams represent would be getting a big fat cheque from The Ride. Without even having to give out receipts, the charity just deposits the cash and are reminded that many people out there are supporting their ministry.
At the end, Joel and Kezia greeted us, they had arrived 30 minutes sooner. They were tired and happy and already talking about riding next year, maybe even going on the 25K route.
It wasn't about raising money for charity (although that is HUGE) or how far you ride, but it's about doing something that shows our solidarity with groups bringing hope, love, restoration, justice and peace to so many marginalized in our society. It was about us being brought closer to what is close to His heart. It's about not forgetting, even though it would be easier to turn a blind eye. It's about knowing that doing something as simple as riding your bike can change the world, because it changes me. It's humbling to be part of that.
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I'm super impressed that Asha rode 10K, especially on that kind of bike. They have to work way harder with those fat tires and no gears... And what a beautiful setting! It's been so hot here that trees haven't started to change color yet.
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