Sun, rain, high temperatures, fallen trees, punctured tires and a lack of a bridge were our daily bread. A broken chain is rare, but it also happens. It was not easy, but we managed. We made it because we supported each other, and in fact, apart from the intentions that we had in our hearts, it was fuel for us to continue our journey. I was pleasantly surprised by the great good that literally flowed from everyone, pilgrims, clergy, and especially volunteers who were always one step ahead and behind us. With hot coffee, a cold drink, a muffin, or even a car driving in the rear all the time, to help if necessary. They were literally everywhere. We were genuinely grateful when someone packed away our luggage into the transport vehicle and it made its way safely to the next destination, someone
prepared a meal, or washed the floor in the room where we were just sleeping. Volunteers are people who have devoted their private time and resources to be with us and be able to serve us. Just like that, humanly and from the heart.
A map of the bicycle pilgrimage route is available for pilgrims during the pilgrimage.
Please click HERE and open the map on your phone in the google map app.
A map of the bicycle pilgrimage route is available for pilgrims during the pilgrimage.
Please click HERE and open the map on your phone in the google map app.
This year has passed like 1 month and believe me I would never have thought that I would go this route again one day. And yet there are places where if you go once you go back all your life. A bit of training and a good pilgrimage bike made me decide to ride from New York. 122 miles or 200 km, 3 days, and we are there. Wake up at 3-4 am, breakfast together, cleaning, prayer, checking the bikes and we're on our way. A pilgrimage is not only about driving, checking your physical abilities, endurance related to the weather or the terrain. They are people who can make the effort and give their best in this comfortable world. In a world where consumption and satisfying one's own needs dominate, there are people who renounce comfort and go to do something for someone or for someone else. Because you are a pilgrim with intentions.
We cordially invite everyone to take part in the 5th "Faithful in the Faith on the Bike" bicycle pilgrimage, which will take place on Friday through Sunday, July 17 - 19, 2020. This will be our 5th interstate bicycle pilgrimage. The pilgrimage will last three days.
On the 1st day (Friday) the CT group will travel approximately 50 miles - travel time 10 hours.
The NY group will travel approximately 34 miles - journey time 8 hours.
On the 2nd day (Saturday), we will travel 56 miles in 11 hours.
On the 3rd day (Sunday), we will travel 32 miles in 6 hours.
Journey times listed incorporate rests and a lunch break.