Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's

West Bend, WI - Rick and Sue Gilbertson and some of their team, the "Forget-Me-Nots" who participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's this September are holding a rummage sale this Thursday, August 19...

West Bend, WI - Rick and Sue Gilbertson and some of their team, the "Forget-Me-Nots" who participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's this September are holding a rummage sale this Thursday, August 19...

August, 2021 -  West Bend, WI - Seventeen days and 1,113.22 miles pedaled from Shreveport, Louisiana to West Bend, Wisconsin. A quick note of thanks for everyone who supported the Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's,...

  August, 2021 - "The Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's 2021 is riding in tribute to my dad," Al Steffes," said Judy Steffes. "My dad is the one who got me started riding bikes," said Steffes. "I...

August 13, 2021 - Richmond, IL - Pedaled from 7:15 a.m. to 7 p.m., covered 91.89 miles. I’m sore, I can’t touch my toes and I’m still in bear country. So close to the Badger...

August, 2021 -  Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee - Got an early start Monday to make it 78 miles from Helena, AR to Memphis, TN, and a decent bike shop. I swapped out my front tire before...

Cedarburg, WI - The team at 5 Corners Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep and 5 Corners Isuzu Truck & Auto jumped into the bicycling theme of the Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s and remembered stories about...

August 12, 2021 -  Morris, WI - Lots of green farmland to pedal in Illinois. Below is a brief video of some of the sights from the road. https://youtu.be/_W-OSmrQ28I Wednesday was one of the most challenging...

August, 2021 -  Memphis, TN - You could hear the drumming echoing down the street from about six blocks away as I made my way back to the youth hostel in Memphis after a...

August 11, 2021 -  Gibson City, IL - Even after touring more than 30 years on a bike it is still amazing how many people reach out to help. After a steamy day Tuesday with...

  August, 2021 - "The Amazing Ride for Alzheimer's 2021 is riding in tribute to my dad," Al Steffes," said Judy Steffes. "My dad is the one who got me started riding bikes," said Steffes. "I...

August 10, 2021 -  Sullivan, IL - Today marks 2 weeks on the road; Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois. Hitting a lot of small towns along the way. https://youtu.be/J_y1SmjKA3o Below are a couple of...

Cedarburg, WI - The team at 5 Corners Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep and 5 Corners Isuzu Truck & Auto jumped into the bicycling theme of the Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s and remembered stories about...

August 9, 2021 - Salem, IL - Logged 100 miles and some change on Sunday, August 8. It started as a challenge ride to raise $100 for 100 miles with matching donations on my...

August 7, 2021 -  Bardwell, KY - Crossed from Tennessee into Kentucky around 9:15 a.m. on Friday. Stopped for dinner. I can't say it was love at first bite. (see video below) Aaah...Kentucky. Rolling hills, beautiful...

Cedarburg, Wi - The team at 5 Corners Dodge Chrysler Ram Jeep and 5 Corners Isuzu Truck & Auto jumped into the bicycling theme of the Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s and remembered stories about...

Shelby, TN - A sign at the side of Hwy 388 heading north about 10 miles outside Memphis, TN read “Shelby Forest General Store  2-miles Established 1934.” I debated for less than two seconds and...

August 8, 2021 - Christopher, IL - Recorded this earlier just to be sure I added in one more story about the kindness of strangers on this ride. Getting closer to the 100-mile goal...

August 8,2021 -  I decided to throw down a $100/100 mile challenge with 100% of the proceeds going to music programming for seniors at Cedar Community. I started the video below but cell signal left...

August 8, 2021 -  Goreville, IL - Sometimes you just have to trust the signs; small indications that it is probably best to get off the road and call it a day. Took off early...