Jeremy Koeninger - Army Strong Stories

3 days left!

Jeremy Koeninger — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:36:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
We are on the home stretch with only three days till Virginia Beach. The memories will last a life time. Thanks to all! S2SSbikeride.org...read more

Home stretch

Jeremy Koeninger — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:04:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Riding through Pittsburgh set in the riders mind that this tiring journey has almost come to an end. But rather lose motivation and begin counting down the days, they draw strength from each other to achieve that extra mile. With less than 500 miles to go today brings us 61 miles closer to our final destination. With speed and confidence all riders on this trip leave no space for quitting and actually race to virginia beach. S2SSbikeride.org...read more

Rain Delay

Jeremy Koeninger — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:32:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
With a severe thunderstorm greeting us with the sunrise in Columbus, Ohio we where forced to shuttle up to our lunch stop at the Hopewell Fire station. After the stormed rolled through the rest of our day went by with out a hitch as we rode into Cambridge, Oh. S2SSbikeride.org...read more

Columbus, Ohio

Jeremy Koeninger — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:31:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
It was a beautiful day as our riders left Englewood, Ohio. We rode over three dams with the sun rising over the fog it was an amazing site to start off our day. Less than two weeks! S2SSbikeride.org...read more

July 4th - 6th

Jeremy Koeninger — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:58:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
What week we have had! The fourth was amazing we rode into Bloomington, IL. Watch an amazing fireworks display, was a perfect day. 5th was a much needed rest day, to catch up on laundry and sleep. And the 6th we rode of town with the streets lined with thousands of State Farm employee's. Thanks so much all those who helped with the planning! lunch stop on the 4th Please check out our website to track the ride as we get closer to Virginia Beach and...read more

Pekin, IL

Jeremy Koeninger — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
We had a short. 28 mile ride today into Pekin, IL. Going to be in Bloomington tomorrow for the 4th of July. Its going to be a great celebration!...read more

Rest day

Jeremy Koeninger — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
A much needed rest day in Ft. Madison, Iowa. Resting up and ready to finish up the last leg of the trip....read more

Rolling hills of Iowa

Jeremy Koeninger — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:33:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
As we come to are last leg through Iowa one thing will be missed and its not the eternity of rolling hills or the sweat drenching humidity. The people of Iowa have been outstanding! Greeting us at every turn of the road with warm hearts and home made cookies....read more

Patriotism

Jeremy Koeninger — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:24:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Patriotism is defined as ones love or devotion for their country. Today as we arrived in Shenandoah, Iowa we where greeted with towns people lining the sidewalks as the riders road through town. And by 17:OO this evening even more came to a bbq honoring the veteran riders and to show their support for our noble cause. In all, the town of Shenandoah raised over 1800 dollars to donate to World Team Sports and Soldier's Angels. These people showed me what...read more

Corn Huskers

Jeremy Koeninger — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:05:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
As our team is making its way through Nebraska iv noticed one thing. And no its not the corn! The people of Nebraska are some of the most friendly we have met so far. At every town we have stopped in at the towns people have greeted us with open arms with a heart for veterans and soldiers. They have showed us a great time while we are passing through here. Thank you for all that have supported us. Check out our website at S2SSbikeride.org...read more

Bring on the Corn!

Jeremy Koeninger — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:43:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
During today's leg of our journey we leave Colorado in our dust and enter Nebraska. We today we are between two major storm cells so let's wish great weather and no thunder and lightning....read more

Misty Morning

Jeremy Koeninger — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:25:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Its a misty morning in Fort Morgan, Colorado and with 100 percent humidity its sure to be a wet 88 miles to Wray, Colorado....read more

Colorado Rockies Game

Jeremy Koeninger — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:51:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Some of the riders got introduced at the Colorado Rockies game last night! It was pretty awesome! Today they are riding 95 miles into Fort Morgan, Colorado. Should be a fun day!...read more

Army Birthday

Jeremy Koeninger — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:53:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Yesterday we rolled into Gunnison, Colorado with a police escort to celebrate the Army's Birthday and Flag day. We where greeted with a bbq and a town meet and great along with us was an Army band from 4th I.D. and Brigadier General Jim Pasquarette it was an amazing event and an honor to be apart of....read more

Making are way to Gunnison, Colorado

Jeremy Koeninger — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Today's journey takes us from Montrose, Colorado to Gunnison, Colorado. A handful of guest riders have stopped in to cycle with us up to Gunnison which includes a few StateFarm employees, a few old friends from our Face of America ride and Colonel Derik Crotts. Thanks everyone for coming out I know it is special for our team! Check out some of the riders blog at S2SSbikeride.org!...read more

Sea to Shining Sea - Colorado

Jeremy Koeninger — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:43:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Today we traveled from Naturita, Colorado to Montrose, Colorado we passed the mountains of Telluride and crossed rivers it was an amazing view. The happenings of the past weeks as we traveled from Nevada through Southern Utah was views that I could never get tired of looking at. One of our riders, Clay Rankin was presented with a brand new recumbent bicycle to make his journey much easier. We are in Montrose now preparing the ride to Gunnison, Colorado and celebrating...read more

Good Morning

Jeremy Koeninger — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:02:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
04:30 wake up, loading luggage at 04:45 wake up, 05:00 pancakes, than 105 miles to Green River, Utah. What a day!...read more

Out of Nevada onto Utah

Jeremy Koeninger — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:37:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Through the desert of Nevada and into the canyons of Southern Utah. The riders defeated a 70 mile day including a 9,600 foot summit. The town of Torrey has prepared a welcoming ceremony as we pass through their town....read more

Where am I

Jeremy Koeninger — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:21:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
Somewhere in between Ely, Nevada and Caliente, Nevada I find myself on the side of the road as a rest stop on a 130 mile leg of our epic adventure. I have a minute to think about this great adventure means to me. Realizing that these great veterans are teaching me and many others following this ride lessons of hope, never quit attitude, drive and determination, any many many more. Please keep these riders and there mission in your mind and thoughts as they cross this great nation...read more

First Century Ride

Jeremy Koeninger — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:02:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
What a day yesterday our first century ride of the trip over 100 miles. The riders did amazing with the first group departing at 5:30am and the second group departing at 6:30. All of the riders made in town before 19:00 exhausted and ready to eat and crash! Todays ride is about 70 miles with better terrain and great weather to ride...read more

Sea to Shining Sea Update

Jeremy Koeninger — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:02:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
We made it to the capital of Nevada, Carson City. It brought a smile to my face seeing the veterans come down the mountain, some of them topping out at over 50mph! We where met at the capital building by the Governor, and Miss Nevada! The next week is going to be tough with a 67 mile run on Saturday and a 120 mile run on Sunday!...read more

Sea to Shining Sea

Jeremy Koeninger — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:04:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
On May 22, 2010, a group of cyclists representing our nation's military will embark on a memorable journey brought together by World Team Sports. This journey was named Face of America: Sea to Shining Sea, bike ride. Consisting of "wounded warriors" and able-bodied cyclists, the team will kick off from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on their ways to Virginia Beach, Va. For sixty-three days and 4,000 miles, the team will cycle through deserts,...read more

San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Jeremy Koeninger — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:35:00 GMT

By: Jeremy Koeninger
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, What a week! The kick off to the Sea to Shining Sea bike ride has begun! Starting in San Francisco crossing the Golden Gate Bridge was truly amazing experience. We had Army Brigadier General Arnold N. Gordon-Bray, Marine General Robert Mcmanus, and a special appearance by avid cyclist Robin Williams! The first day we made our way to Napa Valley and was met at the last leg of the ride with freezing rain...read more