Five Corners
TX, NM, OK, CO, KS
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The Tour...
Five states, five days, and five unique experiences. While the route is flat, windy, and hot, it includes gorgeous views for miles, starry skies, lakes and livestock, and wide-open spaces. Join us on this multi-state adventure, complete with hospitable host churches, small-town communities, authentic barbecue, and New Mexico flair (did someone say green chiles?).
Ever ride in five states in five days? On this tour, we’ve got flatlands (Rita Blanca Grasslands to be specific), mountains, canyons, and even dinosaurs! This low-traffic, desolate tour is rich in history, relatively low in elevation, and filled with authentic food.
5-Day
300 miles
TX, NM, OK, CO, KS
Day 1 takes us through Palo Duro Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the U.S. We’ll ride the switchbacks into the valley, see the multi-colored rock face of the canyon, and tackle the climb back out.
Though we’ll still be in Texas, day two will finish in Dalhart, with a Braum’s Ice Cream option at lunch-time. A 92 mile day, cyclists will have the option to ride eight miles around town to earn their Ends Cycling Centurion patches.
On day three, we’ll start to see some mountains as we make our way toward Clayon, New Mexico. In addition to engaging with a welcoming host community, we will take a journey to the mountains to see dinosaur tracks overlooking a stunning lake scene. First Baptist Church is especially excited to host us!
Day four takes us from Dinosaur Land, New Mexico, to Boise City Oklahoma. After riding through more flatlands and grasslands, each team will have the option to take an eighteen-mile rolling trek to the Colorado state line, hitting the fourth state of the tour.
For our final day, we’ll take a short forty-five-mile ride to the finish line in Elkhart, Kansas, the fifth and final state of the Five Corners Bike Ride. We’ll have debrief, dinner, and worship, before exploring the vast expanse that features the Sante Fe Trail, journeyed by thousands of travelers in the 1800s.
AIRPORT: Please fly into the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
Got questions? Visit our FAQ page or email Nick Haner, at NHaner@EndsCycling.com
For The Youth Of:
SE Asia
The Reason We Ride...
On this tour, you will be riding for the youth in SE Asia. Our beneficiary ministry there is called In Better Hands. Here is a word from them:
In Better Hands has ministry work in Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia. Asia, as a whole is our worlds most populated continent; with 4.6 billion people, that is about 60%
of the global population. Southeast Asia has a tropical climate, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Human trafficking generates over 100 billion dollars annually from more than 46 million slaves globally. Many children and youth in Southeast Asia are trafficked due to political turmoil, strong cultural beliefs, and extreme poverty.
In 2012, God led us to establish In Better Hands because of the epidemic of trafficking in Southeast Asia. In Better Hands have developed both reactive and proactive approaches to help children out of abusive situations and also to protect children from becoming a victim.
We currently operate ten safe homes across the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia for children rescued from abuse and trafficking. This is the child’s new, “forever family.” Whenever possible, we try our best to keep children with their biological family members. Therefore, “Hope for the Village” children remain with biological family members but with financial assistance through In Better Hands, they are better protected from abuse and trafficking. The child remains in school, off the street, and is overseen frequently by our ministry workers. Best of all, the hope and love of Jesus is shared with the entire family.
Our vision is to expand our ministry efforts. To rescue more children and to proactively provide for more children and youth at risk of being trafficked. This is where we need your help! With your prayer and financial dedication to this cycle tour with Ends of the Earth Cycling, we will be able to have the funds available to hire more Asian staff and therefore be able to provide for many more children in Southeast Asia.
For more information, please visit our website: www.InBetterHands.org
Together, we are “Rescuing children for Christ”!
In Better Hands Ministries
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What do I get when I Register?
RIDE INFORMATION:
DATES:
Pre-Field Orientation - May 20 at 1:30p - 7p*
May 21-25, 2022
Optional - May 26 - drive you back to Start location
BEGINS IN:
Hillside Christian Church
(Amarillo West Campus)
6100 South Soncy Rd
Amarillo, TX
COST:
Cyclists - $449
w/ $1000 Fundraising Pledge **
Support Staff - $250
(Fundraising encouraged but
not expected)
Children 12 & Under - FREE ***
Only 5 days worth of AWESOMENESS!
Well, and a few other things that are listed here.
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A place to stay every night of the event (hotels are an optional cost to you)
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Breakfast & Lunch every day
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Snacks throughout the event (energy gels, granola bars, fruit, etc.)
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Ends Cycling Jersey (by Primal – no jersey for support staff)
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Laundry services every evening (for cycling clothing only)
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Official Tour T-Shirt (Cyclists & Support Staff)
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Tour Insurance
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Swag Bag
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A support vehicle (S.A.G.) dedicated to your group loaded with
water, air pumps, tubes, snacks, etc.)
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Full-time Event Photographer when possible (you get free
access to the pics after the event!)
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Corporate worship every night.
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Custom Thank You cards to send to all of your supporters. (These will be mailed to you shortly after the ride is completed)
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Daily devotional
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Water bottle (for cyclists only)
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Transportation back to starting line
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Airport transportation (at designated shuttle times)
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Pre-ride supper
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Post-ride meal
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Cycling training in orientation
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Experienced Group Leaders
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And More! See the Riders Handbook for more details.
*Participants are strongly encouraged to be at the starting location at 1:30pm - 7p, the day before for check-in for this important Pre-field Orientation. We will get to know each other, have a safety presentation and training ride.
**Fundraising Goal: $1000 (Minimum $500). Participants will not be eligible to ride if the minimum funds are not raised by event start date. If you have not raised the minimum by the start date, you will be expected to pay the balance the day the ride begins.
Thank you for your understanding.
***We love for families to get involved together! The parent is expected to be present during the whole week. It is recommended that children under age 15 participate in a Support Staff role. Children 12 and under are FREE (unless otherwise noted - example: a Super Family Friendly type tour with kid activities, events, that would have an additional cost, etc.).
How Are Your Cycling Groups Organized?
An experienced Team Leader will lead a team of 4-10 cyclists throughout the multi-day event. Riders will be grouped depending on their strengths and preferences. You are welcome to choose which group you wish to be in ahead of time. (If you're not sure you can do it, get a cycling computer and see where you are at!) A suggested 10 week training schedule is available to you.
It’s our recommendation no one changes groups unless absolutely necessary. The reason that we ride in groups is for your safety. We would love for you to grow deep relationships with people in your group.
Breakaway - 16+ mph average
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The Breakaway group likes to ride fast and push the pace. They will often be riding in a tight paceline together and taking short turns at the front in order to maximize everyone’s effort. If you regularly ride 30 miles or more with few to no stops and at a quick pace, this is probably the place for you. This group can expect a century (100 mile day) option on each EC tour (where applicable).
Paceline - 14-15 mph average
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The Paceline group rides together using the draft to benefit each other. They are riders that might not be “fast” but are steady and consistent. If you have group riding experience, consider yourself a mid-paced rider, and are willing to learn new skills, this is probably the group for you. This group can expect a century (100 mile day) option on each EC tour (where applicable).
Journey Lovers - 12-13 mph average
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The Journey Lovers group likes to take breaks for pictures and will probably stop about every 30 minutes. They still ride together, but probably not in a consistently organized paceline. If the century option is not a high priority for you, you prefer a conversational pace, and usually make regular stops while riding, this is probably the group for you. This group may have the opportunity to complete a century(100 mile day) on an EC tour (where applicable).
SEE Train - 10-11 mph average
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This group likes to take it slow and easy, with stops around every 20 minutes. They ride together, but not in a paceline and with plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable. If you have little experience riding in a group, are okay with not riding all the miles on longer days, and generally take lots of breaks when you ride, this is probably the group for you. This group should not expect to have the opportunity to complete a century (100 mile day) on an EC tour.
PLEASE NOTE: "Average" means over the course of a 60-80 mile day, the actual pedaling speed that your computer will read at the end of your ride. This means you will at times, be riding at 2-4 M.P.H. above your actual "average" for the day. These averages will change on international tours.
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