“15 ordinary people with one extraordinary goal: This team will cycle all 1800 miles of the Underground Railroad to raise awareness of slavery and other violent injustice – and rally supporters to raise their voices on behalf of victims around the world.”
- 5 Weeks For Freedom Bike Tour
Find out more HERE
“International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems.”
- More about IJM HERE
This bike tour started yesterday in Alabama. When I heard about it, I got jealous that I couldn’t be apart of it. Then I remembered how I’m in no shape to ride 1800 miles on my bicycle. Regardless I wanted to spread the word.
This bike ride hits close to home (literally) as my hometown of Marion, Ohio is smack dab in the middle of the Underground Railroad. The UGRR’s “River-to-lake Freedom Trail” follows current day US-23 from the river town of Portsmouth, OH to Marion, where it then follows Rt 4 (very close to my house) to Sandusky, which I don’t think Cedar Point was there yet when the railroad was happening…
I’m a big fan of these trips. Their purpose is close the heart of our faith: to raise awareness for a cause that is “looking after orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:27).” It’s an excellent way to be the Face of Love, and these trips are usually life-changing for the individuals who are on them.
They’ll be holding events in different cities along the way, so check their route to see if they’ll be stopping anywhere near you. You can follow along with their progress and even watch live streaming when it’s on air HERE
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing…!