Rider Updates

April 19, 2025, 3:34 p.m.

Angel Sanchez: Thank you so much for sponsoring me! Currently Ive been doing 12 mile rides that consist of a lot of uphills and downhills. Im preparing to do a 26 mile ride this coming saturday, and a 100 mile ride on May 10th. Im feeling really good!

Feb. 11, 2025, 5:36 p.m.

Bryce Corkins:

July 29, 2024, 7:41 a.m.

John Shanahan: Getting ready to roll

July 28, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

Jim Milne: Picture is from last year! With Mike Boon

July 28, 2024, 12:22 p.m.

Bobby Newkirk: Thank you all who donated to CER and the Agony Ride. I couldn't have done this without God or my F3 family that joined me on this ride I bested my goal by 78miles! I was ready to stop with 1 hrs left and still way over my goal but I was pushed to ride out that last leg and I'm so glad that I did it! THANK YOU ALL for getting me past my goal! This picture was me after completing my final leg yesterday 😂.

July 28, 2024, 9:01 a.m.

Patricia “Sue” Henderson: Mission accomplished… plus a little! Yeah! Thanks for all your love , support, prayers and encouragement.

July 27, 2024, 12:48 p.m.

Patricia “Sue” Henderson: A little recovery for now.

July 27, 2024, 6:35 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: 15 laps done, last lap!!!

July 27, 2024, 4:28 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: 13 Laps down, 3 to go. It's time for some breakfast at the CampA galley where I lived for 9 months.

July 27, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

Travis Gilley: Your prayers are working something amazing! my legs loosened up right away earlier and God has clearly given me a mega second wind

July 27, 2024, 12:38 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: 10 laps down, six to go.. everything hurts, I had to make a pit stop to change out my gloves for ones with better padding... It's too bad I don't have a extra pair of bike shorts with better padding. :-(

July 26, 2024, 11:15 p.m.

Ted Anderson: crashed around 100 miles. still going but it’s much slower now. the road rash made the nurse gasp. is that good?

July 26, 2024, 9:24 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 7 laps down, 9 to go!

July 26, 2024, 8:31 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Lookout point at 2330. 6 laps done, 10 to go.

July 26, 2024, 6:16 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 4 laps down, 12 to go.

July 26, 2024, 5:21 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 3 laps down, 13 more to go!

July 26, 2024, 4:20 p.m.

Travis Gilley: thankful for these ride staff! they’re amazing! swapped bikes and out for round 2

July 26, 2024, 9:08 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: Hi folks, Maybe I overdosed on Bananas or Eggs. Either way the stomach went sideways this afternoon on top of some other significant pain. Made it a big struggle to ride the bike. Rachel drug me out and got me to 100 miles. Still pretty toasted. Maybe I just ate too much healthy food this year. I felt much better last year on Peanut M&Ms and little sausages. Maybe also the Reses Pieces kept me rolling last year. We are all fine just wish I had got in more miles today. Final amount 100 miles. Many thanks for all of your prayers. Daniel Jamison

July 26, 2024, 7:35 a.m.

Bryce Corkins: thank you all for the support! most of all for supporting the ranch!!

July 26, 2024, 5:35 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: some shady forest time to push through the pain.

July 26, 2024, 3:34 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: feeling tired. 90 miles down, they aren’t coming easy anymore.

July 25, 2024, 11:17 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: praying for reconciliation and restoration in broken relationships.

July 23, 2024, 7:24 a.m.

Mark Fahlgren: Hey Everyone!, Sadly I wont be able to ride in California, but I will still be riding in Huntsville, Al, because this ministry is so important. I will be posting a couple of updates online through my Facebook if you are interested in joining me on this Agony Ride.

July 22, 2024, 8:52 a.m.

John Shanahan: Four days till The Agony Ride. Last week end I attempted 100 miles in the Markleyville area. I cut it short riding 63 miles. I was with my son Joseph who did the whole ride and found himself riding in a hail storm over Ebbetts Pass.

July 20, 2024, 10:12 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: some last training rides before the coming week. prayers much appreciated. Clean and service my bike today. Have a great week

July 19, 2024, 8:14 a.m.

Wade Carman: 1 week away and looking forward to riding again this year. Still amazing to see what God can do through hearts of willing people to affect change in the lives of those on a path of self destruction. Take a moment and think of some of these young adults that never had any proper parenting in their life and their parents experienced the same thing when they were kids...in order to break those generational chains, we all have to receive grace and allow Jesus Christ to be the master of our hearts and lives

July 13, 2024, 5:14 p.m.

Linda Cavins:

July 12, 2024, 8:19 a.m.

Anna Delcour:

July 7, 2024, 8:33 p.m.

Austin Elliott:

July 5, 2024, 10:07 p.m.

John Shanahan: The Agony ride is three weeks away. I have put in 2600 miles so far this year. Last month my mother in Law passed away at the age of 97. I took a week off during this time of transition including moving from our home of 17 years. Still in Rocklin riding the foothill backroads. Next week I head to Markleyville for some altitude training. Thank you for all who are supporting me on this ride benefiting the Christian Encounter Ranch. Please share with a friend. This will be fun event riding as many miles that my legs will travel in a 24 your period. Thank you for your prayers and generosity, John

June 11, 2024, 9:47 a.m.

Gary Robinson:

April 18, 2024, 7:18 p.m.

Charles Inwards: "Onward Christian soldiers"

April 10, 2024, 3:16 p.m.

Jim Milne: Hello everyone! It time to start getting ready for the 2024 Agony ride! I hope you will be able to support me with this mission with donations and prayers. Pray that I will be better prepared this year. Last year was a struggle for various reasons. one was my bike, it's old. like me, and needed larger repairs than I was prepared for. I am currently looking to get a new bike - please pray about that - thank you. I would also encourage you to see if you might want to come up and support the mission in it's various ways. It is also a chance for you to connect with these young people....maybe you're the one God needs to speak into their life! Pray about it. Thank you for your support and love, Pastor Jim Milne

March 27, 2024, 9:01 p.m.

Cassie Peters: Thank you for sponsoring me in this year's Agony ride! Serving the students has been one of the greatest joys of my life and I am excited to be able to be a part of a way for future students to come to the Ranch and experience the love and healing of the Lord that so many other students have been able to experience because of the generosity of others.

Jan. 28, 2024, 5:53 p.m.

MacKenzie White: Take a college major of Family & Human Services, mix it with years of spin classes and Peloton rides, sprinkle in some competitive drive from working in sports, include an opportunity to grow closer to a friend, then add a whole lot of Jesus - you'll have the perfect recipe for why I am excited to participate in my first Agony Ride! Thank you for your support and encouragement along this journey. Whether you're sponsoring me financially, partnering with me in prayer, or adding to my ride playlist, I am grateful, and I cannot wait to see the long-term Kingdom impact this adventure will make.

Dec. 14, 2023, 4:48 p.m.

Kris McBride: Owned a road bike for 3 years , rode it one time. Will ride more than one time before event. Looking forward to riding with friends and raising money for a great cause.

Aug. 1, 2023, 4:40 p.m.

Liyuan Xiao: Amazing and very inspiring experience in 2023 Agony Ride; All peoples are angels; Will ride Agony Ride 2024 My prayers.... Lawrence Xiao

Aug. 1, 2023, 4:37 p.m.

Liyuan Xiao:

July 31, 2023, 6:21 p.m.

Craig McAtee: Thank you all for your support of my 18th Agony ride and patience as I go virtually. (thanks for not paying virtually as Cody Reeves said he would, ha ha.) Prayerfully I'll be riding back in the Sierra Valley next July! God blessed me with Scott Fletcher for 4 hours last Wed. July 26 and Magnificent Megan supported me until about 1am. I finished at 2:15am after starting at 5:48 am. Thank you again for caring for students who are truly struggling and have hope through your generosity. I must also thank my wife Nancy for her patience as I do these crazy things for Jesus! Craig

July 31, 2023, 12:35 a.m.

Faith Noe: thanks for all the support! it was a great ride.

July 28, 2023, 12:06 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: about to start. prayers appreciated

July 28, 2023, 7:42 a.m.

Joseph Snyder: Are you excited? I’m definitely excited. Thank you all for your support for the Ranch. Thank you for your prayers. I know that God will do a mighty work this Agony Ride. Whatever happens, may God be glorified.

July 27, 2023, 9:26 a.m.

Erik Zuniga: The Agony is a 24-hour bike-a-thon to raise funds for Christian Encounter Ranch. The ride is held on July 28th and July 29th in the Sierra Valley 25 miles north of Truckee, California. Christian Encounter Ranch is a domestic mission organization with the unique purpose of discipling and counseling troubled young people. These young people come to CER with major damage from families, society, and/or their own poor choices. As a domestic mission, we are dependent on the loving generosity of mission-minded ministry partners. Our annual Agony Ride is an opportunity for our partners to participate in this vital mission. Some of our staff and approximately ninety other riders attempt to push their limits by riding as far as they can in 24 hours. The Agony has become more than just a personal challenge; it now stands as a pointed demonstration of Christ's love for our students as well as a witness for Christ in the communities of the Sierra Valley. LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING A RIDER (https://agonyride.org/info/rider_info/)LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING A SAGGER (https://agonyride.org/info/sagger_info/)

July 26, 2023, 1:37 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: One last training roll and recovery in Downieville before Friday. Final elements being put into place. Please pray for me to have a well prepared body and stomach for the ride on Friday. Many Thanks for all the kind notes and generous sponsors.

July 26, 2023, 12:21 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: Miles: 52.87, Start time :1905, End time: 0235, Temp: 80° feels like 87°, Humidity: 84%, Strava: 85.03km, 929m elevation gain, 46.8km/h max speed, Trackback 85.09km, Energy: low, Phone Battery: 58%, Pain levels: back 3, wrists 4, legs 4, feet 5, tailbone 10 (Agony!).

July 25, 2023, 9:28 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Miles: 36.23, Temp: 81° feels like 88°, Humidity: 77%, Break for midnight chow. Omelette wrapped in a tortilla. Battery: 67%, Energy: 50%, Pain Levels: back 2, knees 2, wrists 3, feet 5, tailbone 9 (a lot!), I got some nice blisters forming on my hands and feet.

July 25, 2023, 6:57 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Miles: 19.67, Temp: 85° feels like 92°, Humidity: 72%, Battery: 76%, Energy: 70%, Pain levels: back 1, wrists 2, knees 2, feet 3, tailbone 7.

July 25, 2023, 4:37 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 2.89 miles. I guess since I am not in the US, the apps are in KM.

July 25, 2023, 4:08 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Miles: 0, Energy: 100%, Tailbone Pain: 0, Phone Battery: 88%, Apps Used: Strava and Trackback.

July 23, 2023, 2:39 p.m.

Ted Anderson:

July 20, 2023, 8:29 p.m.

David Heitman: Another training ride in preparation for the Agony Ride next Friday. The Agony is a 24-hour ride to support teens at Christian Encounter Ranch. CER is an incredible organization that helps teens experience God's love through a residential program that includes Christian community, counseling, and the opportunity to earn their high school diploma. Each story is a miracle, and opportunities like Agony make it possible to remove any financial barriers for teens who want to attend. I serve on the CER board and rode in my first Agony last year, and I'm continually blown away by God's grace here. Noah is joining me this year and can't wait for him to experience this incredible opportunity; grueling ✔️, life changing for all involved ✔️✔️. Please see the link if you'd like to find out more or if you're interested in joining our team. Thanks in advance for all your prayers and support. We'll send an update next weekend! 🙏🏼🚴‍♂️ Sponsor Noah https://www.agonyride.org/riders/HEIN/ Sponsor Dave https://www.agonyride.org/riders/HEID/

July 16, 2023, 1:40 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 2023 Update: Hello all! My dad convinced me that I needed to ride again this year. For those of you who don't know I am currently deployed overseas with the US Army to an undisclosed location, on an undisclosed mission. I am not allowed to say anything about what I do, but I can say that it is regularly above 90 degrees, with a humidity above 90%. I wasn't planning on riding since I normally I try to ride over 200 miles, and I only have a mountain bike out here, and I don't want to die from heatstroke, but I still want to support the Ranch, and my dad says sweating is good for me (even if the sweat doesn't evaporate because of the humidity).

July 9, 2023, 6:06 a.m.

Gregory Thomas:

July 4, 2023, 11:58 a.m.

David Heitman: Hi, Thanks for all your prayers and support. I look forward to riding with my son Noah for a great cause! Blessings, Dave

June 22, 2023, 8:33 p.m.

Larry Brammer: I would appreciate prayer that God will help me to be ready for this year’s ride. I know I can only do this ride with His help. Please consider sponsoring me this year so we can both help Christian Encounter Ranch.

June 13, 2023, 10:33 p.m.

David Kramer:

June 12, 2023, 1:25 p.m.

Beverly Roberts: .

May 27, 2023, 9:10 p.m.

Faith Noe: 12 mile ride to start. working my way up quickly! thank you for sponsoring and encouraging me to push forward!

May 10, 2023, 4:16 p.m.

Beverly Roberts: .

April 23, 2023, 8:54 a.m.

Mitchell Cooper: This year I am excited to ride in the Agony Ride to raise money for Christian Encounter Ranch. My hope is to find sponsors who will support per mile completed as motivation to push through the 24 hours. I have set a goal to complete 150 miles. I have not been riding consistently like I used to in my racing days, but I am looking forward to the challenge of building back my endurance and strength. Christian Encounter Ranch is a domestic mission organization with the unique purpose of discipling and counseling troubled young people. These young people come to CER with major damage from families, society, and/or their own poor choices. As a domestic mission, we are dependent on the loving generosity of mission-minded ministry partners. Our annual Agony Ride is an opportunity for our partners to participate in this vital mission. Some of our staff and approximately ninety other riders attempt to push their limits by riding as far as they can in 24 hours.

Aug. 3, 2022, 4:17 p.m.

Daphne Huffman: Hi amazing sponsors! Thank you so much for making my ride a success!!!! It was your faithfulness in giving that accomplished the goal that I set out to do. Thank you!!! Your giving will bear much fruit in the lives of young people who need to know the love and mentorship that is available at Christian Encounter Ranch!!! I was so amazingly encouraged by each one of you who gave and who sent notes of encouragement.

Aug. 1, 2022, noon

Mike Petrillo: The Agony Ride was so tremendous in Fellowship, Encouragement and Sacrifice. It was an honor to share in the 40th. Thank you to everyone who prayed for and supported me in the Ride! I tested positive for Covid right after the Ride! Can you believe that?? i am under doctors care and doing okay with limited symptoms...but I don't think I will be getting on the bike this week.... Much love to the Ranch Family! God is doing something Great in your midst!! Mike Petrillo, 8-1-22

July 30, 2022, 3:55 p.m.

Donette Pelitera: Hello all! So pleased to report that my final mileage count is 130 miles. What a wonderful, humbling experience! Thank you so much for all of your messages of encouragement, prayers and generous sponsorships!!!

July 30, 2022, 1:01 p.m.

Larry Brammer: Finished the Agony with 190 miles (5 rounds). There were definitely times that were agonizing but God is good and got me through the ride

July 30, 2022, 1:05 a.m.

Anna Soares: Just finished my 4th loop! Thank you God for keeping me safe and awake! I also appreciate the amazing riders I get to ride with. Now I'm going to take a nap in my warm tent!

July 29, 2022, 8:23 p.m.

Donette Pelitera: My ride is going great so far! pretty warm here in Arizona but got to see a beautiful sunset!

July 29, 2022, 6:34 p.m.

Grace Blackburn: I’m riding. It is hot 102 but not Smokey. Thank you for supporting my ride and the CER students. They’ve been awesome in supporting us riders. Cooling off my hot head.

July 29, 2022, 6:12 p.m.

Carme Barsotti: one loop down three to go if we still try for 150….we will see. thank you for your prayers

July 29, 2022, 6:10 p.m.

Amber Tippett: Aaaand I'm done! Thank you so much for your love and support. This fundraiser is super important to keep the work at the Ranch going, you are awesome!

July 29, 2022, 3:52 p.m.

Amber Tippett: At Beckworth support station, feeling good! We got some cloud cover and tail wind so pretty easy leg. I have just one more before I call it quits and start helping the other riders. Definitely hard to not keep riding because I love it! Next year I'll do the whole 24 🙌🏼

July 29, 2022, 2:37 p.m.

Amber Tippett: So great seeing all the wonderful Ranch folks! Just finished the first leg out to Vinton, super hot and super windy! But my knee feels good. Thank you everyone for your support!

July 29, 2022, 1:23 p.m.

Kyler Malarae: 1.5 hours in and although I already taste agony, God gave me this beautiful sunrise. The most beautiful one I’ve seen since being in Japan!!

July 28, 2022, 8:55 p.m.

Jonathan Palmer: thank you so much for your generosity, everyone. Closer than I thought I'd be to this fundraising goal! Time to pack...

July 28, 2022, 7:03 p.m.

Bill McQuerry: Agony prep at the McQuerry household has been constant for several days: final training rides, equipment issues to solve, helping 3 grandkids, 'forcing' fluids and protein, a plumbing issue, lots of emails, etc. But we believe that God has plans for each of us involved: the students, riders, SAGers, staff, and those praying for our safety, and for heart changes and growth in all of us. Thank you for your prayers and for your financial support for Christian Encounter as my sponsors. Using the downloadable app linked on the agonyride.org home page, you can follow the progress of each of us, beginning at 1:00 PM July 29, showing miles and dollars, as well as where we are on the 38 mile route we ride over and over.

July 28, 2022, 12:16 p.m.

Justin Haughin: Getting ready to ride tomorrow!

July 28, 2022, 12:11 a.m.

Anne Fairbairn: Thank you to all who have been praying for me. Via Facebook, I asked for prayer: I was WAY behind in my training, due to Mexico missions, 7+ daze with COVID-19 (no ill effects, praise God!), then preparing to host (now hosting) a teen from Germany . . .! We were able to borrow a bike for this student to join me, and we got in a few rides. I added one before leaving town, then rode 20+ miles on the shore of Lake Tahoe Monday. Additional prayer request: I foolishly put off having tooth #31 looked at, the past couple of months. Before leaving, it was aching, significantly, so I sought help. Dr. Shah was kind enough to squeeze me in Saturday, before I left, for a filling! I have had intermittent mild pain (significant over Donner Pass, however). I am trying to heal the root; please pray that I experience little pain during the ride, and for wisdom regarding treatment in the next couple of weeks. God is good -- all the time; please continue to be His agents of good!

July 27, 2022, 8:27 a.m.

Craig McAtee: Thanks for your prayers and pledges! With my daughter Megan's as my garage sagger, I completed 310 miles on my trainer in 19 hours! God is good! Now off Friday to Beckworth to SAG for the actual ride. No more of this virtual stuff!

July 26, 2022, 6:39 p.m.

Craig McAtee: A little behind last years pace but a lot of encouragement!

July 26, 2022, 4:21 p.m.

Jim Milne: Thank you for your support and encouragement! Be praying for my training and getting my bike ready! jim

July 25, 2022, 4:25 p.m.

Craig McAtee: Scott Fletcher (J Fletcher) will be joining me in my garage to ride on the 26th! Praise the Lord!

July 23, 2022, 9:36 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Finished at 257.

July 23, 2022, 8:10 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: 240 miles. 1:20 left. 10 more miles,no problem.

July 23, 2022, 6:43 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: sun is up!

July 23, 2022, 6:05 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Morning has broken, but it’s still cold!

July 23, 2022, 3:50 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: A million thanks to Michael Lewis for checking on us and giving us a motorcycle escort to Vinton at 2:30 in the morning.

July 23, 2022, 2:41 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: crescent moon rising

July 22, 2022, 10:37 p.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Good night sun, heat, & wind. Life is better after dark. Except for the part where I almost hit a cow that was in the middle of the road.

July 22, 2022, 9:16 p.m.

Suzanne Hartley: Dark!

July 22, 2022, 7:38 p.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Temperature and wind are starting to drop. Messages are helping, keep ‘‘em coming.

July 22, 2022, 5:17 p.m.

Caryn Galeckas: I’ve hit the proverbial wall. pray for energy

July 22, 2022, 2:25 p.m.

Suzanne Hartley: 70 miles in! hot and windy. thankful for friends showing up to encourage us!

July 22, 2022, 11:57 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: 38 miles and feeling strong!

July 22, 2022, 9:26 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: 9:30 start, 6 mile road sag station

July 22, 2022, 8:15 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Arriving in the Sierra Valley. Hoping to start riding around 9:00.

July 21, 2022, 4:42 p.m.

Grace Blackburn: Thank you for sponsoring my ride and the CER students. It's been a crazy busy year; Is life ever going to calm down? Am I ready? It wouldn't be AGONY if I was ready. I've been spinning and am going for one last ride on Tuesday. I probably shouldn't say, but my last ride a couple of weeks ago was the 3rd ride since last year. I got a late start and lots of practice riding in the heat (100+). I am a little concerned because I could feel my bottom and shoulders a little than I should have for only 43 miles. :-) Drinking lots of water, no caffeine. I will have coffee to help energize my riding and not fall asleep on my bike. I've been praying for no fires and cooler weather. It's supposed to be under 100 (97) degrees. I will do my best to ride as many miles. I appreciate your encouragement and faith in these CER students. Their lives are worthwhile.---Grace

July 19, 2022, 11:17 p.m.

Craig McAtee: Thanks for those who have sponsored me. Feel free to stop in Tues. the 26 on Anchor Lane. I'll ride from 5am til ? I'll be on my trainer in my garage.

July 17, 2022, 7:25 a.m.

Simone Inwards:

July 14, 2022, 6:50 a.m.

Diane Robinson: Late Start! Just signed up for this year’s Agony Ride on July 19th

July 7, 2022, 12:51 p.m.

Garry Trogdon: Thank you so much for choosing to sponsor me in the Agony Ride. Your support of Christian Encounter Ranch is so appreciated!

June 22, 2022, 11:17 a.m.

Kyler Malarae: Hey Friends!! it’s currently rainy season here in Osaka Japan, so I have been trying to squeeze in some miles whenever I can to prepare for the Agony ride! I found a beautiful bike trail along a river that is so relaxing. I love being able to spend time praying for the youth at Christian Encounter while I ride. Thank you all for partnering with me to support this ministry!

June 12, 2022, 11:08 a.m.

Joyce Swan: Agony Ride 114 miles in 24 hours! Why? Let me take you back to the year 2000…when I moved to Los Angeles and was privileged to assist the start up of a mobile medical clinic to serve the homeless. I spent a good deal of my days in the heart of Skid Row…..so many individuals started down the road to this place as a teenager. So, why do I come to Loyalton California once a year, hop on my bike and start to ride? If this will provide the resources to keep just one young person from ending up on Skid Row, then those 114 miles I will pedal are worth it! The Ranch or It’s official name of Christian Encounter Ministries, opened years ago, as a place to provide young people a setting to recovery to turn around their life. Whether it is drugs or alcohol or even behavioral issues, The Ranch is turning around lives. The Ranch is a place to help young people focus on turning around their life. Last year, I had a wonderful time talking with several students in the program. One young man, who was just weeks away from turning 15 years old shared with me about his drug use….when I asked him what his drug of choice was….his answer ‘all of them’. This kid, who should have been out riding bikes, climbing trees and exploring was using drugs, since the age of about 8….and his parents where doing drugs along with him. From my childhood, I can’t even begin to understand parents that would bring harm or destruction to their child, but sadly, this is all too common. If these young people aren’t helped early in life, they will be the residents of Skid Row tomorrow. So, in the early afternoon on July 29th, I’ll hop on my road bike and begin to chip away at the 114 miles. This is accomplished by riding the route that CEM has established- one lap around this route is 38 miles, so I only have to complete 3 laps! I have 24 hours to do it…..and the support the riders get is off the hook! The kids in the program are cheering riders on as we approach the rest stops and they have water and snacks and will make a sandwich to help fuel you along the way. My goal this year will be 114 miles or 3 laps….and if all goes as planned, I hope to complete 2 laps on Friday and then sleep for a few hours and finish it off the another 1 lap Saturday to complete my 114 miles! While I did complete 152 miles last year, my training time has been limited due to numerous factors, so this year I’m scaling back at aiming for 114 miles! I would ask you to consider sponsoring me for this ride. Not a dime goes to me…..it all does to The Ranch…..and gives young people a chance to turn around their life. If you would like to sponsor me, click on this link. You can donate a flat amount or per mile. Thank you in advance for your support. I welcome good thoughts and prayer as I embark on this goal.

June 5, 2022, 5:44 p.m.

Tom Kern: June 4, 2022: CEM Graduation Celebration simultaneous with remote Agony ride of Tom Kern and Steve Beals in Folsom, California. Just 24 hours ago my riding partner and I were thanking God that the same youth for whom we were riding were being honored at the Christian Encounter graduation at Grass Valley. God motivated us through those thoughts and also provided strength and safety. This loving God who was giving us endurance and success was the same One we praise for providing these graduates all the love and care they received at Christian Encounter. The primary purpose of this ministry is the same I desire to motivate me, as summed up in Jesus' words in John 13:34,35: "Love one another as I have loved you. By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." My prayer and goal is for others, especially these students at Christian Encounter, to experience Jesus' love personally and to know the love they are receiving comes from Him. Now that God has blessed our efforts with 100 miles, we ask you to join in blessing these youth through your prayerful and financial support. Your partnership will enable many more youth to come to experience Jesus' love as members of the Christian Encounter family. Thank you and may God bless you with His overflowing love. Your Agony partner, Tom Kern.

June 5, 2022, 1:55 p.m.

Aaron Pellerino: I’m so grateful for all my sponsor’s so far! Thank you for your giving hearts, and your desire to see God’s kingdom advance in a powerful way. Training has been good so far. I’ve been doing 30 mile rides recently and Ive been feeling more comfortable as time goes on. It is dawning however, that it is only 1/10 of my goal!! Some friends and I are planning to do 100 miles next weekend in the Tahoe area. I might die haha, but we’ll see how that goes!

May 26, 2022, 11:27 p.m.

Daphne Huffman: Wow! I have already met my goal thanks to some of my amazing friends and family! I’m upping my goal to see if more kids can be supported and loved and mentored. Will you help me?

May 2, 2022, 9:28 p.m.

Anna Soares: I have decided to do the Agony Ride this year in order to support Christen Encounter Ranch. They do so much to help high schooler's who struggle with addictions, hardships, and more. I want the kids to know that they are loved and people care about them. After one of the highschoolers stayed with my family for a little bit, I learned about the hardships they go through and how it is comforting for them to know that people care about them. It is also especially comforting for them to know that they have a purpose in God. I will also be doing this bike ride on my birthday and it will be worth it to spend the day helping others instead of myself. If you decided to sponsor me I will appreciate even the slightest donation to motivate me to keep biking.

May 2, 2022, 9:03 p.m.

Anna Soares:

April 21, 2022, 12:32 p.m.

Ted Anderson: Last year I was able to experience every moment and hardship that comes into doing a 24 hour bike ride for a good cause. In those moments and in the times I felt like giving up it was a constant reminder of God's commitment to never leave me in the hardest of times (and yes doing 24 hours on a bike will make you want to give up haha). This year I am excited to be able to experience another 24 hours of bringing me closer to God's ministry while being able to help young adults with the sponsorship and support of family and friends. Thank you for showing the Love and Grace God has for his children with sponsoring such an amazing ministry. Ted

Oct. 31, 2021, 7:34 p.m.

Chris Palmer: Over the last year I've gotten to spend a lot more time at the Ranch than ever before. I've seen young kids with no hope and no way to see a path for their future. They desperately need the Ranch. And this ministry needs to grow. Please join me in helping God use the Ranch to plant His seeds. I also have a selfish desire to raise more money than my brother. So consider donating extra so we can break $15,000

July 24, 2021, 11:22 a.m.

Pam Kimbrel: Hi, I just finished my Agony Ride- 240 miles 👍thank you for sponsoring Christian Encounter Ranch - a very special & very needed ministry!!please keep them in your prayers!!🙏❤️🙏

July 21, 2021, 10:25 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: All done. a wonderful morning on the bike. Thank you to all for the prayers and generosity towards CEM. Total of 217 miles. I am tired but happy to be safe and done.

July 20, 2021, 7:27 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: Thankful for a safe day on the trails and dirt roads. saw some wonderful wildlife and some very challenging hills. Going to rest for a while and then get after another good ride when I wake up.

July 20, 2021, 4:43 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: 45 miles.

July 20, 2021, 1:01 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: praying for my family this morning. Beautiful ride.

July 18, 2021, 6:22 p.m.

Anne Fairbairn: I have reached my fundraising goal, but please don't let that stop you from abundantly blessing this ministry of mending hearts and souls. (My total could be far less if my large donations don't come through, or I am unable to ride as far as I anticipate). Thank you!

July 7, 2021, 1:29 p.m.

Kelly Stevenson: unable to ride this year :)

June 25, 2021, 7:11 p.m.

Joyce Swan: Agony Ride? Really? Why? This is often the reaction when I tell people what I’m training for. My answer….why would I not do this and give a young person a chance to turn their life around? This will be my 3rd time to ride in this event, and my gap, this year is to complete 152 miles during the event. Am I up for it? Sure! While last year I completed 105 miles, it just wasn’t the same due to Covid and not being able to be all together and be cheered on by the kids in the program. I’m so looking forward to being back together in Loyalton this year and having the support and encouragement! There is something about riding into a rest stop, in the middle of nowhere, late at night, while people are cheering you on that makes you want to keep going! So, I’ll be back out there again this year! Consider giving to this incredible organization that helps young people turn their life around and gives them a chance at a future! So, if you are looking for me from noon on Friday July 23rd to noon on Saturday July 24th - I will be a little busy busting out those 152 miles. I'm excited to take this on.....and am ready to do it....I think! If you would like to sponsor me, you can go to: Agonyride.org and then search for my name...... Thank you in advance! and if you want to join me for a training ride, just say the word....I have a few miles to ride each weekend to prepare! Joyce

May 27, 2021, 7:29 a.m.

Joyce Swan: Agony Ride? Really? Why? This is often the reaction when I tell people what I’m training for. My answer….why would I not do this and give a young person a chance to turn their life around? This will be my 3rd time to ride in this event, and my gap, this year is to complete 152 miles during the event. Am I up fir it? Sure! While last year I completed 105 miles, it just wasn’t the same due to Covid and not being able to be all together and be cheered on by the kids in the program. I’m so looking forward to being back together in Loyalton this year and having the support and encouragement! There is something about riding into a rest stop, in the middle of nowhere, late at night, while people are cheering you on that makes you want to keep going! So, I’ll be back out there again this year! Consider giving to this incredible organization that helps young people turn their life around and gives them a chance at a future!

April 19, 2025, 12:18 p.m.

Gregory Thomas:

Aug. 11, 2024, 12:40 a.m.

Baker Cleveland: To my Sponsors, Thank you for sponsoring me this year. You have helped raise a record $410K for at-risk-youth. They will receive free Tuition to Christian Encounter Ranch, a place where they can overcome abuse, addiction, suicide, self-harm, etc. with the help of loving staff and through the Love of Christ. You are my heroes! It's because of your love and support, that I ride. This year my time and mileage were cut short due to the Park Fire burning in northern California. My dad was close to being evacuated so Jim, my riding partner and I left at 2 AM Saturday morning to be ready to help evacuate him if needed. We continued our ride in Sacramento that Saturday morning right up to the finishing time rounding out our total mileage at 113 miles. This statement is from the Agony Ride stats email: "Agony Ride 2024 numbers: 139 riders, 25,951 total miles ridden (more than the earth’s circumference), and over $410K raised. All are new records." Thank you for partnering with us to set new records and bringing life to those who are walking in darkness! With Love, Baker

July 29, 2024, 7:32 a.m.

John Shanahan: Thank you all for the support on this event. I rode 180 miles. and we raised OVER $5000. A very meaningful weekend making new friends and pushing the physical limits. It was a great day for riding, except for some strong winds.

July 28, 2024, 1:12 p.m.

Jim Milne:

July 28, 2024, 9:04 a.m.

Patricia “Sue” Henderson:

July 27, 2024, 10:48 p.m.

Patricia “Sue” Henderson: Good ride on Veteran’s Parkway tonight. A little windy to start but we kept going! This was my first night ride! Next leg will be tomorrow morning. We have until 8 a.m.

July 27, 2024, 8:15 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: Final lap complete. This took 16 hours and 21 minutes. I was on my saddle for 9 hours and 32 minutes. The first 50 miles I average 13 miles per hour, and the second 50 miles I average 8MPH. My max speed was 30.4MPH, highest elevation was Lookout Point at 226.4 feet (which I crossed over a dozen times), and the lowest elevation was at the water, 0 feet. Between the many hills here I had 4511 feet of elevation change. The current temperature is 91°, the current humidity is 84% and the RealFeel™ is 104°. I used up 2 battery backups and my phone is currently at 2%. I drained the batteries for four forward facing lights, and two rear facing lights, emptied the battery of my JBL speaker entirely, and burned 7000 Calories. I'm currently running on 350mg of caffeine, 1500mg of Tylenol, 1200mg of Ibuprofen (and healthy stuff like fruit and eggs). Thank you everyone for your support. Now I'm going to sleep until Sunday.

July 27, 2024, 5:58 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: 12 laps down, 2 left!

July 27, 2024, 3:07 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: 12 laps done, 4 laps left. Everything hurts... Time to load up on Tylenol and Ibuprofen.

July 27, 2024, 1:20 a.m.

Luke Brouwer: An amazing family made a refueling station for me with fruit, water, electrolyte packets, and energy gel. Thank you so much! 11 laps down, 5 to go.

July 26, 2024, 11:22 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Back at it. 9 laps done, 7 left!

July 26, 2024, 10:11 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 8 laps down, 8 to go, and my seat hurts pretty bad already. It's time for an omelette wrap at midnight chow!

July 26, 2024, 8:41 p.m.

Travis Gilley: 2 laps done. Feeling the agony part of the ride now. thank you everyone for all the encouragement!!

July 26, 2024, 7:47 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: The Lighthouse, a classic landmark. 5 laps down, 11 to go!

July 26, 2024, 5:31 p.m.

Patricia “Sue” Henderson: Hello everyone! I will begin my ride tomorrow morning in Vinton. My riding buddy, Janet, was evacuated last Tuesday from their home in Portola and returned today. Her bike and gear were at her house. So, we are doing a "hybrid" virtual ride for our 24 hours. We attended the opening events and kick-off today and will return in the morning to ride what we can before the event comes to a conclusion. Then we will relocate to Sparks and ride the remainder of our miles during the allotted time on Veteran's Parkway. Thank you so much for your support and please keep us in your prayers! Sue

July 26, 2024, 4:48 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 2 laps down, 14 to go!

July 26, 2024, 4:09 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: One lap done, 15 more to go!

July 26, 2024, 8:22 a.m.

Larry Brammer: Friday morning here in Loyalton and the weather looks great. Skies are clear and it looks like a great day for riding! Please pray for the ride that everyone is safe and God is glorified.

July 26, 2024, 6:46 a.m.

Matt Cross: The Agony Ride is finally here... today is the day. This ride, unlike the many trail races and obstacles races I have completed, is not about performance. It is about suffering. Thankfully I am not alone in my suffering. There are many others who are sharing in the pain. I would like to thank Paul Farinha and Jonathan Palmer for answering my many questions in preparing for my first Agony Ride. I also want to thank the people who chose to sponsor me this year. I am blessed by your generosity.

July 26, 2024, 5:29 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: 100 miles.

July 26, 2024, 2:30 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: 7 hours in, 76 miles down, came back to eat. Feeling tired. Off for some more dust.

July 25, 2024, 7:34 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: thank you all for the prayers. most food is prepped. starting by in the wee hours of the morning. on the bike all day tomorrow.

July 22, 2024, 8:58 a.m.

John Shanahan: My son Joseph and Friends after 100 miles, rain, hail and wind. 14000 feet of climbing

July 21, 2024, 10:35 a.m.

Brian Webb: I wanted to thank everyone for sponsoring me for the Agony charity ride. The funds raised during this event helps the Christian Encounter Ranch continue their mission counseling troubled young people. It’s generous people like yourselves that make this happen. I have the easy part. I just need to ride my bike 24 hours covering over 300 miles. Thank you again for your support!

July 19, 2024, 1:26 p.m.

Jim Milne: Old bike was finally retired and on my used/new bike...with adjustments in progress! Still recovering from broken ribs, however I am riding! Thank you for your support and PRAYERS! Jim

July 18, 2024, 4:39 p.m.

Isaac Ponte: Hello sponsors! I feel very blessed to have your support in this Agony ride. A big thanks in advance. Before the ride, I’m planning to take my mountain bike to the shop for a tune-up. Then I'll be ready! Yay! Please pray that I have everything set up by then. Sincerely, Isaac Ponte

July 12, 2024, 8:19 a.m.

Anna Delcour:

July 9, 2024, 1:53 p.m.

Audrey Colannino: Thank you to everyone who has felt compelled to support this beautiful event. Last year was life changing to see the outpour of love from all the riders, sponsors, and saggers to cherish and uplift the children who are in deep need of support right now. God can do great things, especially when we respond to his desires. So, with that, I will be peddling my behind off to help show these children they are worthy of being cared for. All prayer and monetary contributions will help turn life around for these kiddos. Love, Audrey

July 7, 2024, 8:02 p.m.

Rebecca Hadley: Challenge accepted! I figure if I am going to try something out of my normal routine then it may as well benefit others for the Lord. I know I can do this and I am ready to prove it. I believe in the mission of Christian Encounter Ranch and in the importance of sharing Christ with those who come from hard situations or may not hear the gospel otherwise. I'd like to think that this one day of my life can make possible a change in the eternity of another's.

July 5, 2024, 8:06 a.m.

Jason Fick: Hello, Thank you for your interest in sponsoring me. This is my first time riding the Agony although my family and I Sagged for the Agony in 2021. I am planning on riding my mountain bike with a goal of 150 miles. I am riding because I really identify with the young adults CER is ministering to. When I was their age, I was on a path paved by bad decisions. Like CER, it was a small community of mentors and my parents that challenged me and showed me I was loved and better then the path I was taking. Because of this, today I have a bountiful life, surrounded by a loving wife and four children I am so proud of. I hope my effort can be a small part in what God is building here.

June 10, 2024, 11:41 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: Hello folks, Thanks for checking in. I will continue my training for the rest of June and July. Once a week I hope to get in a 40-50 mile ride on the bike. This is all mountain bike trails and primarily dirt roads. So far the bike and body are holding up well. Tomorrow I am going to try and do a 50 mile ride and see how my body handles it. My bigger concern is food and nutrition as many calories are burned. I will be doing the same loop three times in an area near my home. Thank you for your prayers and support to CEM. All the best. Daniel

April 10, 2024, 3:22 p.m.

Jim Milne: Here's my first update: 0 miles but praying ;-). Looking at getting a newer bike....pray about that please.

March 30, 2024, 11:25 p.m.

John Shanahan: Happy Easter Agony supporters, I rode 465 miles in March and feeling strong. Happy Easter blessings to you and your families. Thank you for supporting foster Youth at Christian Encounter Ranch, My Mother in law celebrated her 97th birthday. She took a fall last month and we are now living with her during this season in life. It is special time of blessing to be here. Also enjoying the our Granddaughter Cordelia. We are grateful they are living close by. I title this photo: Book ends. John

March 12, 2024, 4 p.m.

Beverly Roberts: Greetings Family & Friends. I'm looking to do my 7th Agony Ride on Friday, July 26 @ 1p, through Saturday, July 27th @ 1p. I hope you will consider donating to my ride and to this wonderful organization in support of Christian Encounter Ranch. Blessings & Love, Beverly Roberts

Jan. 9, 2024, 2:49 p.m.

Jordan Farris: Hello! I am so excited to be able to ride in my FIRST Agony Ride! My brother has been on staff at Christian Encounter Ranch for years now so I've been watching the incredible things happening for a long time. I have been a SAG-ger at the Agony Ride twice and my husband has ridden three times but it's time for me stop watching and start going! I am thrilled that you are partnering with me financially and in prayer. As a mother to two little boys, there are many logistics that need to come together before we travel down to California for the ride. I appreciate your support monetarily but your prayers will be what gets me to and through this new adventure! Thank you for loving and encouraging me along the way! Jordan

Aug. 5, 2023, 6:52 p.m.

Anne Fairbairn: I'm not sure how this message process works, if you will see this, but . . . God blessed me with enough energy and relative comfort to cycle 150 miles -- yay! Thank you for sponsoring me!!!!

Aug. 1, 2023, 4:38 p.m.

Liyuan Xiao:

July 31, 2023, 8:42 p.m.

Tom Kern: It was so exciting to remotely follow the riders' progress and to pray for them as well as to send email encouragements in real time. I felt like I was there agonizing with the riders, cheering with the saggers, and praising God for all the generous support team who were faithfully praying and generously giving. It's an overwhelming joy to celebrate the fruit of everyone's Agony efforts and to praise God with all the stuents who will be blessed through all these amazing funds raised.

July 31, 2023, 3:02 p.m.

Larry Brammer: Thanks for all your prayers and support! I made my goal and enjoyed riding with others. Looking forward to 2024.

July 30, 2023, 10:48 a.m.

Matt Dittemore: Thank you all sooooo much for sponsoring me in this year's Agony. That was absolutely brutal but I managed to break the "Double Century" mark and finish with 202 miles. (well above my goal of 150) It is a wonderful thing to give to a cause like Christian Encounters knowing that 100% of the money generated through the Agony Ride goes toward helping young people, who could otherwise never afford it, get into the program at the ranch, get clean, get an education, get life skills and hopefully encounter their loving savior along the way. Hopefully, you'll consider sponsoring me again next year! Thank you again!

July 28, 2023, 7:47 a.m.

Matt Dittemore: I just want to say thank you to everyone who sponsored me this year! I'm so greatful for your partnering with me to support the Ranch! Today is the day and I'm ready to go! Thank you for your prayers!

July 28, 2023, 6:46 a.m.

Mitchell Cooper: Heading up for the race! 2 is 1 and 1 is none.

July 27, 2023, 6:25 a.m.

Faith Noe: I am so excited to have such a great group of friends riding for the same cause!

July 26, 2023, 12:58 p.m.

Jim Milne: Thank you all for the encouragement and prayers! I will be giving thanks for all of you as I ride.

July 25, 2023, 10:55 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Miles: 46.45. Special thanks to Chaplain (MAJ) Hall for riding over 24 miles with me, and Religious Affairs SSG Melton for supporting us with water and electrolytes and encouragement. Also, thanks to my team and squad leaders for coming out in the shift van to bring snacks and cheer me on. Also, my tailbone is at a 10 for pain... I am definitely in Agony now.

July 25, 2023, 7:27 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Not much happening on base at 2224. Almost completed a marathon.Pretty much did a full lap around base. Location: Lookout Point. Body: no change to pain levels. Tailbone: 8, it is getting pretty bruised.

July 25, 2023, 5:14 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: 10.24 Miles, Energy 90%, Tailbone Pain: 3, Mosquito bites: at least 5, Phone Battery: 82%.

July 25, 2023, 4:28 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: As one of the highest points in the area, I will be using Lookout Point to mark the start of a new lap

July 25, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

Luke Brouwer: Ride Start: July 25th, 1905

July 23, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

Nicola Baldwin: A resounding THANK YOU for your sponsorship, generosity, and support. I am in awe and incredibly grateful for this opportunity to join my dad, friends, and fellow riders in support of Christian Encounter Ministries. I am confident that this ride will stretch me and continue to grow my reliance on God, and I will most definitely feel some "agony" as I endeavour to ride 100 miles or more, haha. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

July 17, 2023, 10:06 a.m.

Daniel Jamison: Still riding my bike. Two weeks to go and lots of fun in the plans. Pray that we can make a great plan and crank out mega miles. Have a great day and enjoy your summer. Daniel

July 14, 2023, 1:31 p.m.

Tom Deeble:

July 5, 2023, 8:11 a.m.

Wade Carman: Going to ride to raise money for Christian Encounter Ranch (CER) again this year. I have met people and witnessed true change in their lives as a result of coming to know Christ and accept forgiveness. This truly is a place of love and opportunity to heal. Thank you to all who support the cause. I'm bringing two bikes to ride at agony or if someone else has a mechanical problem they can use one of mine.

July 1, 2023, 8:07 p.m.

Aldin Basilio: Started consistently training last month. Training has been hard but going steadily. shooting for a couple hour long rides and hoping to attempt a 100-mile ride sometime this month.

June 20, 2023, 11:55 a.m.

Grace Blackburn:

June 13, 2023, 12:33 a.m.

David Kramer:

June 12, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

Daniel Piper: I believe in the excellent programs of Christian Encounter Ministries and the work they are doing with young people aged 16 to 25--that's why I am participating in this 24-hour Agony Ride. Please join me in raising funds to help this ministry. I plan to ride my bicycle as far as I can in 24 hours from 1:00pm Friday, July 28th, until 1:00pm Saturday July 29th, 2019. The money raised will help young people who are enrolled in the residential discipleship and the counseling program at Christian Encounter Ranch in Grass Valley, California, where they receive education, counseling, Bible study, and disciplining, as well as training in life-skills. The Ranch has been helping kids since 1970 without receiving government funding. Please be my partner and support this worthy cause with a per-mile or flat pledge. Maybe we can"t change the whole world, but together we can help some kids start over. All the money raised goes to this program, not just a small percentage. I provide my own equipment and transportation. Even though my wear body and sore muscles are not tax-deductible, your contribution is. The ride is at 5,000 feet of elevation in the Sierra Valley, north of Lake Tahoe. It is always possible to have extreme temperatures, high winds, and inclement weather. I don't know how far I can go, but I am hoping for 400 miles or more. Thanks Daniel V Piper To make a pledge to support Daniel now, click the Sponsor Daniel button.

May 25, 2023, 3:28 p.m.

Cinder DePalma: Christian Encounter Ranch is a safe place for hurting young adults to heal. They may come from backgrounds of substance abuse, abandonment, neglect, abuse, trauma, etc. At the ranch, they receive counseling, high school educations, tutoring support for those who are not on track to graduate, job training, food, housing, and lots of support. They are a non-profit organization, and this ride helps them fund these teenagers in great need. Please help me to help them by donating to support this ranch for healing of many young adults.

May 10, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

Beverly Roberts: Hello Family and Friends! I’m again doing the “Agony Ride” and I’m looking for your support for my ride and this mission. This is my 6th year riding, and the 41st year the Christian Encounter Ranch has held “The Agony Ride” ! I look forward to reconnecting with old friends, and making new friends. Of course my ultimate goal is to raise money for CER, and my goal for this year is to reach upward of $20,000! The encouragement during this ride from not only CER staff, but the youth that are out there the entire 24 hours, even into the wee hours of the morning, cheering us on, giving us food, water/gatorade/coffee/tea is exactly what we need as we ride to our absolute limit! Their smiles are forever embedded in my mind and heart! So very priceless and uplifting in a time where there is so much uncertainty, and chaos everywhere we look! "Christian Encounter Ranch is a domestic mission organization with the unique purpose of discipling and counseling troubled young people. These young people come to CER with major damage from families, society, and/or their own poor choices. As a domestic mission, they are dependent on the loving generosity of mission-minded ministry partners". To sponsor this ministry and my ride, go into my (Beverly Roberts) Agony Rider page and post a flat fee, or pay by the mile. As little or as much as you would like. Anything is appreciated and it is for a great cause. Although this will be very different from previous years, I have a heartwarming visual embedded in my mind of these kids cheering us on with the happy smiles on their faces! This is what has brought me back! Truly an amazing organization, and so up lifting to give these promising children and young adults, a helping hand to a brighter future with endless possibilities!

Feb. 4, 2023, 2:21 p.m.

Daniel Covert:

Aug. 1, 2022, 1:29 p.m.

Kimberly Beisel: Thank you everyone! I made it 152 miles! I would not have been able to get that far without your support and your prayers.

July 31, 2022, 10:02 a.m.

Guy Prudhomme: Thank you all for your gracious support! I made it to my goal!! I rode 202 miles in 22 hours with the awesome help of the Agony Ride saggers at the 3 stations. Your giving will impact the lives of hurting young people who need the love and direction they will receive at Christian Encounter Ranch. You are the shakers and movers of the world

July 30, 2022, 3:08 p.m.

Anna Soares: Thank you everyone for the support!! I received all of your messages and they really encouraged me to keep riding!! God have me a wonderful ride and I went over my goal so much more than I thought I could! I never thought I could bike that much. Also, sorry for not giving any updates towards the end. I was trying to stay with a pack who was keeping me on a great pace and only had time to eat and drink a little bit before we headed out again.

July 30, 2022, 3:27 a.m.

Joseph Snyder: Thank you all for the encouragement. It's tough but God is with me. I'll keep pluggin' on. Love you all!

July 29, 2022, 10:03 p.m.

Tom Deeble: This is a tough ride this year. With 97+ temps my energy is totally drained with only 38 miles. will try for more in the morning. thank you for your sponsorship.

July 29, 2022, 7:09 p.m.

Anna Soares: Having fun even though it's starting to get more painful! I have a great pacing team! I also ran into a colony of grasshoppers!

July 29, 2022, 6:31 p.m.

Kyler Malarae: just what the doctor ordered 🙌🏽 mile 60 pit stop.

July 29, 2022, 6:11 p.m.

James Barsotti: Carme and I thank you for your prayers and support

July 29, 2022, 4:25 p.m.

Pam Kimbrel: Praying for ya’ll 🙏

July 29, 2022, 3:47 p.m.

Anna Soares: Just finished 38 miles! Feeling good, but my muscles are sore. I rode with Amy and another group of bikers and got a great draft. The Lord has so far been keeping us strong even with the big gusts of wind that almost blew us off our feet!

July 29, 2022, 2:31 p.m.

Daphne Huffman: Made the first leg. Twelve miles of head wind. But almost ready to head back out.

July 28, 2022, 9:27 p.m.

Matt Dittemore: I want to thank everyone who has sponsored me. It means the world to me and it will mean even more for these young people. Only eternity will reveal the incredible impact your generosity has made! I'm sure I'll be reaching out to each of you after the ride... This week leading up to this has been very hectic with our move so thank you for your patience. We'll, less than 16 hours till we start so I'm going to bed now. Please pray for all of us tomorrow. God bless!

July 28, 2022, 7:06 p.m.

Guy Prudhomme: I'm all set to go! Got the bike tuned up and I'm packed up and ready to head up in the morning. Thank you so much for your support and prayers!

July 28, 2022, 3:50 p.m.

Joshua Unitt: *

July 28, 2022, 11:52 a.m.

Donette Pelitera: Well, here I am again checking in to thank all of my sponsors who have made pledges. Due to unforeseen hiccups, I will be riding here in sunny Arizona instead of there in Loyalton with the other riders. I'm sorry that I will miss out on the experience there, but please know that I am stoked about doing this ride and can't wait to get on the trail tomorrow at 1pm. I will be updating my mileage totals along the way. Please pray for my safety and extra strength!!

July 27, 2022, 10:12 a.m.

Craig McAtee: Oops here’s the proof.

July 27, 2022, 8:14 a.m.

Grace Blackburn: Thank you for sponsoring my ride and the CER students in the last few days before the ride. It's been a chaotic week with my mom falling and now in a nursing home to recover. Please pray for fires to be extinguished, air to be smoke free, our legs and hearts to be stregthened to keep riding & we all keep God in our (riders, saggers, staff, interns & students) hearts. And please pray for my mom to heal fast. I know God listens and answers our prayers. He has helped keep me safe in the past Agony Rides when I could have been seriously injured and in so many other areas of my life.

July 26, 2022, 6:39 p.m.

Craig McAtee: A little behind last years pace but a lot of encouragement!

July 25, 2022, 4:51 p.m.

David Heitman: Wow, massive thank you to all those who have supported and are praying for me. I've far exceeded my fundraising goal and am thrilled that every dollar will go to supporting youth in need. I finished my last long-distance training ride today (72.35 mi)—a lot of miles in the saddle but a lot of time to pray and think, for which I'm particularly grateful. God meets everyone one of our needs, which logically means all any of us really need is Him. So thinking and praying for these youth, who face tremendously difficult and dire circumstances and are more loved than they can ever imagine by God they have an opportunity to meet, makes every crank of the peddle worth it! God meets every one of their needs and meets ours as well. Here's me training with the Rocklin Goats this week.

July 23, 2022, 10:18 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: all done! 257

July 23, 2022, 8:10 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: just found out all my mileage updates didn’t show. currently at 240

July 23, 2022, 6:53 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: We just learned that our mileage that we have been faithfully posting hasn’t been displaying. We are currently at 228. We have about 2 1/2 hours to get 22 miles. It will be close, but we think we can do it.

July 23, 2022, 6:08 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Ranch students: I had a point last night when I seriously asked myself, “Why am I doing this?” Before the question could fully form in my mind the answer was there. This is for you. And you are worth it.

July 23, 2022, 6 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: dawn now, waiting for sunrise. coldest part of the night

July 23, 2022, 2:44 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: So, the little sliver moon isn’t much help so far. it’s dark, and cold, and I’m too exhausted to eat, but we’re still riding.

July 23, 2022, 1:20 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Almost rode past the car on our way back from Vinton, then almost missed Beckwourth. Looking forward to moonrise.

July 22, 2022, 10:36 p.m.

Suzanne Hartley: beautiful starry sky tonight. the moon will make a showing in a few hours

July 22, 2022, 8:27 p.m.

Suzanne Hartley: dusk. best time of the day at agony. full dark is next!

July 22, 2022, 6:37 p.m.

Suzanne Hartley: temps are starting to drop- yay! still windy but decreasing. time to head to vinton!

July 22, 2022, 5:13 p.m.

Suzanne Hartley: 102 miles and it’s getting real. I need song ideas. easy to sing, focus on Christ. Go!

July 22, 2022, 11:57 a.m.

Aaron Pellerino: Mission: Lake Tahoe! I had a wonderful and successful day riding Lake Tahoe! It is my longest ride so far, and I was very encouraged by how I felt on the ride. I almost slammed into a car that pulled out in front of me, but that aside, it was a beautiful experience. Honestly, besides some discomfort on the seat, I felt no pain! I could have made it a century ride if I wanted to, which gives me confidence for the event coming up next week. 300 miles baby!!

July 22, 2022, 9:28 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: Sag station set up. Ready to roll!

July 22, 2022, 9:26 a.m.

Suzanne Hartley: 9:30 start, 6 mile road sag station

July 22, 2022, 5:26 a.m.

Caryn Galeckas: The day has arrived. I’m about to leave for the 2-hour drive to the Sierra Valley.

July 20, 2022, 7:21 p.m.

Chad Moore: *

July 18, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

David Heitman: I'm looking forward to riding 100 miles in this year's Agony ride on July 30. The Agony Ride is a bike-a-thon supporting teens at Christian Encounter Ranch. "Residents come from backgrounds of substance abuse, abandonment, neglect, and many forms of abuse and trauma. CER wants residents to experience healing and hope through a live-in church community and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ" (CER website). The Agony is CER's biggest annual fundraiser to cover teen sponsorship to the program. I've seen God transform young lives at CER and am stoked to have such a great excuse to jump on the bike. Please pray for this ministry and consider joining me in supporting CER. I'm joining late and have committed to raising $500. I need your help. If you would like to give any amount or pledge an amount per mile, that would be fantastic. Check out the link: agonyride.org/riders/HEID/ Thanks in advance for your prayers and support!

July 14, 2022, 6:50 a.m.

Diane Robinson: Late Start! Just signed up for this year’s Agony Ride on July 19th

July 12, 2022, 11:28 p.m.

Tom Kern: I want all you who are supporting CEM through your pledges to my ride to know how deeply I appreciate you and your encouragement. You are AWESOME in putting your love in action to bless God's kids at the Ranch. I pray God gives you overflowing joy as you think of and read about all His kids you are helping to receive God's life-giving love and care at Christian Encounter. These youth will be eternally grateful for you coming along side them as partners in ministry and specifically in the Agony.. May God continue to excite you to further ministry opportunities. Thanks again from me, your riding partner. Tom Kern.

June 24, 2022, 6:45 a.m.

Aaron Pellerino: Training has been going pretty well. I am seeking wisdom from many who’ve done this ride before. One thing I must keep in mind is that this is a marathon and not a sprint. My tendency is to push hard and go fast, but I need to stay consistent. Therefore in my training, that means I do more frequent smaller rides than big rides spread out over the course of the week. From what I was told, this is a better form of training. Scheduling out the rides along with other things in my life is a challenge though, and I could use your prayer on that! Please be praying for me and my family as I continue to give my time and energy to this event!

June 13, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

Jonathan Palmer: 40th year for the ride is expected to be a big one. Which really just means other riders will be asking people I know for sponsorships, and I'll probably be too late. I wish I could say that will teach me to work ahead, but... that seems unlikely. Thank you all!

June 9, 2022, 2:31 p.m.

Pam Kimbrel: Thank you all for sponsoring me this year!!! As you know I'm doing a virtual ride in June & beginning of July, and I can only ride up to 4 hours a day, as per doctor's orders (which I'm following ). As you probably know I'm planning our church's VBS program and packing up because we are moving in mid-July. So life is pretty crazy, but...I didn't want to miss out of supporting this wonderful, important, needed ministry! So thank you, thank you, thank you for supporting me again this year! Bless you all and blessings and prayers for CER!

June 5, 2022, 5:42 p.m.

Tom Kern: June 4, 2022: CEM Graduation Celebration simultaneous with remote Agony ride of Tom Kern and Steve Beals in Folsom, California. Just 24 hours ago my riding partner and I were thanking God that the same youth for whom we were riding were being honored at the Christian Encounter graduation at Grass Valley. God motivated us through those thoughts and also provided strength and safety. This loving God who was giving us endurance and success was the same One we praise for providing these graduates all the love and care they received at Christian Encounter. The primary purpose of this ministry is the same I desire to motivate me, as summed up in Jesus' words in John 13:34,35: "Love one another as I have loved you. By this all men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another." My prayer and goal is for others, especially these students at Christian Encounter, to experience Jesus' love personally and to know the love they are receiving comes from Him. Now that God has blessed our efforts with 100 miles, we ask you to join in blessing these youth through your prayerful and financial support. Your partnership will enable many more youth to come to experience Jesus' love as members of the Christian Encounter family. Thank you and may God bless you with His overflowing love. Your Agony partner, Tom Kern.

May 31, 2022, 11:10 p.m.

Craig McAtee: Praise the Lord for Christian Encounter Ranch and the students' served. I am riding virtually again in my garage and appreciate your support! This year I will ride the 21 and 22nd and then SAG (support) the acutual Agony ride on the 29th and 30th with my wife Nancy! I pray you submit your life to Jesus and pray for the students and staff at CER.

May 14, 2022, 7:14 a.m.

Aaron Pellerino: Recently, I ended up needing a new bike due to the fact that my first one was a bit too big. However a good friend of mine lent me his own and it has been perfect! Also, I have been able to get a helmet and gear, which has helped make my rides more comfortable. I am so blessed to be surrounded by support as I move forward in training. The main challenge I have now is to stick to a consistent regimen that will help me build up enough physical and mental endurance to hit 300 miles!

May 2, 2022, 9:26 p.m.

Anna Soares: I also wanted to share this poem that talks about why I'm riding for these kids. They may think that their nothing or almost gone, till the master's hand comes and shows them their worth. "The Touch of the Master's Hand" 'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin, But held it up with a smile. "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried, "Who'll start the bidding for me?" "A dollar, a dollar. Then two! Only two? Two dollars, and who'll make it three?" "Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice; Going for three…" But no, From the room, far back, a grey-haired man Came forward and picked up the bow; Then wiping the dust from the old violin, And tightening the loosened strings, He played a melody pure and sweet, As a caroling angel sings. The music ceased, and the auctioneer, With a voice that was quiet and low, Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?" And he held it up with the bow. "A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two? Two thousand! And who'll make it three? Three thousand, once; three thousand, twice, And going and gone," said he. The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do not quite understand. What changed its worth?" Swift came the reply: "The touch of the Master's hand." And many a man with life out of tune, And battered and scarred with sin, Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd Much like the old violin. A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine, A game — and he travels on. He is "going" once, and "going" twice, He's "going" and almost "gone." But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd Never can quite understand The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought By the touch of the Master's hand.

April 23, 2022, 10:16 a.m.

Michelle Wetmore: I am looking forward to another amazing ride and I am so thankful God has given me the gift of cycling. Ride on and be strong!

Feb. 10, 2022, 10:58 a.m.

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July 25, 2021, 11:34 p.m.

Tom Kern: Praise God for blessing CEM and especially the students through His loving, protective, and generous Hand on the Agony participants and supporters. A huge thank you to all who partnered with me in prayer and pledges. I look forward to seeing you all at the September Encounter Ranch Reunion.

July 23, 2021, 9:50 p.m.

Pam Kimbrel: Hello, friends! Thank you for sponsoring me for Christian Encounter Ranch!! As you know, I had to divide my 24hr ride over 2 weeks and my rides can’t exceed 2 1/2 hrs each time ( dr orders). I have ridden 215 miles so far and will ride Saturday morning to finish up my ride. Please be in prayer for all the riders & all the volunteers! Thank you!!! ❤️🚴‍♀️🙏

July 20, 2021, 11:05 p.m.

Craig McAtee: Thank you for your prayers and thank you Megan as my super sagger. She brought me my faves- soup, hard boiled eggs and potatoes and yea water. The fan in the garage helped too and of course student Kayla’s prayer/encouragement card. And with a broken femur I can’t leave our my physical therapist, bet friend and wife Nancy. Remember- you are a testimony! In my 14 hours I was able to ride 200 miles on my trainer. That was all my leg had left and was not strained.

July 20, 2021, 7:24 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: All is well on the trail. It is slow going in the dirt but very enjoyable. Have had some great times of prayer and good meals with my family. Many thanks to our good friend for the cabin on the river and my friend Bryce for the excellent bicycle.

July 20, 2021, 1:02 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: fixing up the bike and lunchtime

July 19, 2021, 9:11 p.m.

Daniel Jamison: off to bed. thanks for all the prayers. start in the morning after breakfast.

July 16, 2021, 11:08 a.m.

Jim Milne: Thank you all for the support and encouragement! And thank you for your prayers!! Getting in training time has it challenges.

July 4, 2021, 5:16 p.m.

Daniel Piper: I believe in the excellent programs of Christian Encounter Ministries and the work they are doing with young people aged 16 to 25--that's why I am participating in this 24-hour Agony Ride. Please join me in raising funds to help this ministry. I plan to ride my bicycle as far as I can in 24 hours from 1:00pm Friday, July 28th, until 1:00pm Saturday July 29th, 2023. The money raised will help young people who are enrolled in the residential discipleship and the counseling program at Christian Encounter Ranch in Grass Valley, California, where they receive education, counseling, Bible study, and discipling, as well as training in life-skills. The Ranch has been helping kids since 1970 without receiving government funding. Please be my partner and support this worthy cause with a per-mile or flat pledge. Maybe we can"t change the whole world, but together we can help some kids start over. All the money raised goes to this program, not just a small percentage. I provide my own equipment and transportation. Even though my wear body and sore muscles are not tax-deductible, your contribution is. The ride is at 5,000 feet of elevation in the Sierra Valley, north of Lake Tahoe. It is always possible to have extreme temperatures, high winds, and inclement weather. I don't know how far I can go, but I am hoping for 400 miles or more. Thanks Daniel V Piper To make a pledge to support Daniel now, click the Sponsor Daniel button.

May 29, 2021, 5:39 p.m.

Trevor Farris: I'M BACK!!! After last year's ride of 112 miles, I thought to myself "WHAT WOULD PATRICK SWAYZE DO?" So like Swayze in EVERY MOVIE HE'S EVER MADE, I'm going big. 250 miles in 24 hours! I've been training by surfing, throwing pottery, and doing whatever Swayze in "Tiger Warsaw." "BUT TREVOR, WHAT IF YOU BREAK THE ALL TIME RECORD FOR DONATIONS??" Then I'll get my first ever tattoo. And you get to vote on it! Let's raise them dollars!