Face It Foundation Proudly Presents ****ONE NIGHT ONLY**** “RIDING WITH TRUCKS” “Riding with Trucks” is a unique inside look at a man’s journey to bike across America to raise awareness to male depression. Come out and see the pictures, watch the videos and hear the stories as Mark Meier and Bill Dehkes share their [...]
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My Summer Vacation
August 25th, 2011As I rolled away from the RV on the very first day of the ride so many months ago it was a surreal experience. In my mind I pictured myself as a pushpin on a map somewhere in California. You know those little pins with the red plastic top that google has adopted for use [...]
My Final post…..
August 22nd, 2011For my final blog, I decided to wait till I have been home for a few days so I can reflect on the last three and a half months. When we left Minneapolis in the first part of May, I was excited, scared and nervous. I really didn’t know what to expect from our journey. [...]
The Power of Numbers….
August 13th, 2011Houston…We have a problem! These were some of the most memorable words ever spoken in American history and great part in one of my all-time favorite movies, Apollo 13. I was reflecting back on some of the things that have happened to us along our journey, the ups and downs, the good and the bad. [...]
“You need a guy”
August 12th, 2011A few weeks back we were in Milwaukee doing an event with some friends and Bill and I were talking to a friend of mine, Gavin. We were talking about how guys often won’t talk to their buddies about stuff like feelings, emotions, stress, relationships, and other things that tend to scare men. During the [...]
OMG…not again!
August 7th, 2011OMG…not again! I Woke up Saturday morning decided to put the gas line leak and all the other stresses of Friday away. Mark took off riding while I went to the gas station to finally fill up on gas…hopefully gas will go in the tank and not the ground this time. As luck would have [...]
Why do we freak out?
August 5th, 2011Why do we freak out? Today was a rough day for Team Face It. The road Mark rode on today was a bit narrow and had a bit more traffic that we normally like. He was ok but it just added some additional stress for both of us. When I took off in the RV [...]
I’m getting tired
August 5th, 2011I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write this blog because I didn’t want to come across as negative, but I just have to say out loud; “I am getting tired.” I am just about to 3000 miles on the bike and stuff is starting to hurt. Everyday the last few weeks has easily been [...]
Playing Leap Frog…
August 4th, 2011Do you remember playing Leap Frog? Well, that has been our driving style for the last week or so. Many people have asked how we are getting across the country. Do I drive ahead or follow behind? Do I drive along with them at 15 miles per hour and do I get board? Well, to [...]
What me worry?
August 2nd, 2011Let’s see we are now 2.5 months into this bike ride and each day I still have to go through this little routine in my head before I ride. Will I get a flat tire? Will the traffic be too heavy? Will there be a shoulder to ride on? Will I get lost? Will I be able [...]