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I have no words for the wave of donations that have poured in over the last two days. The news of the new world record picked up traction in the Sunday Statesman and even before that, on the W4W Facebook page. At the world record event yesterday my friends and family that were there pooled [...]
Throughout the past year there have been ups and downs, and sometimes slow spots, that have made this experience a ride I’ll always remember. A clear end in sight was not always apparent, but there was a little light at the end of the the end of the tunnel; just enough to keep me focused [...]
The cable clipping bike bandit didn’t make it more than a day without being seen and apprehended with my bike along with one other brand new set of wheels. I was debriefed, briefly, when I went to the Eugene Police property division to be reunited with the wheeled iron horse. It was just 12 days [...]
No bicycle, no wheelies, no water. The buzz of the upcoming world record attempt and clean water well drilling mission is picking up this evening, but I wish it would have came on better terms. Wheelies for clean water in Africa have been put on a temporary hold. The most important part of this campaign, [...]
It’s here! The proof is here. Track the drilling rig and see where people are getting the clean water we helped bring to them. Back in September of 2011 the Wheelie For Water campaign, in partnership with charity:water, raised money to help fund a brand new drilling rig to be stationed in Northern Ethiopia. They [...]
I’ve been stopped and asked many a time “How do you ride a wheelie for that long?” or “How long did it take you to learn how to do that?” Well, I’m here to try and explain the learning process and some of the key things I’ve learned about riding some of the world’s longest [...]
If you’ve seen me riding around town you know I have no problem riding up and down city blocks, sidewalk or bike lane, and occasionally switching lanes with traffic. But, what I can’t do in town is accurately measure the distance of my longest wheelie. The search for a venue with a flat track suitable to accommodate a world record attempt begins.
Calling all marketers and creatives! Attention: I’ve been doing the best I can on my own to market and spread word of the W4W initiative, but I’m only one guy and riding my bike is what I do best… not press and promotions. I’m in desperate need of someone who can help plan and execute [...]
Wheelie For Water 2012 has begun Our new logo is ready for screen printing and the new t-shirts are on the way. Don’t miss out on your chance for a hand printed shirt that supports a good cause. Follow the W4W twitter account and there might just be a chance to win your t-shirt for free. Where [...]
Braving the cold to gear up for the record Been enjoying the show? I’ve been having a blast riding these past few days with the weather being cold, crisp and dry. All the leaves have fallen off the trees and I’m still pedaling hard on the frozen concrete. It is becoming a regimented training effort lately, bundling up with [...]