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12.20.2005
Oh Brother, What a Ride!
By: Karl Rosengarth
Pedaling from Alaska to Argentina is the sort of epic journey that many dream about, but few find the motivation to pursue. John and Mike Logsdon found the motivation after their mother Jean died of a brain tumor. For years the brothers collectively dreamed about an epic trip running the length of the Americas—to honor their mother’s legacy and to help raise funds for those facing the same illness that claimed their mother’s life. There were quite a few logistical and financial hurdles to clear, but finally, in July 2005 the stars aligned and the brothers headed southward from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska on a journey that when completed will take them to Ushaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. The official name of their trip: Spinning Southward, on Jean’s Journey.
The young men are currently “somewhere” in Mexico, roughly a third of the way through their journey. As of this report, they have raised over $17,000 for the National Brain Tumor Foundation. I highly recommend checking out the Spinning Southward website. While you’re there, be sure to spend some time viewing the awesome photo gallery from the Logsdon brothers' epic trip. Since it is the season for giving, here’s one last link.
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