The riders had a much easier day, traveling only 90 km on relatively level ground. We are coming closer and closer to Seoul - to our homes and our comforts - and both our companionship and our constant efforts are drawing to a close.
But those for whom we ride, the victims of trafficking, have not finished suffering simply because our trip is almost over. For them, the effort, the struggle, is constant. It cannot be directly relieved by the efforts of our riders, but our hope is that somehow they will reap the benefit of our work, through rescue and rehabilitation.
This day was much simpler: each stop was only about 20 km apart, and there was no mountain to climb. Often the rides brought us by a beautiful riverside, and with the cool breeze blowing it was vey refreshing. In the morning a couple of the bikes needed repair, which delayed the team momentarily, but otherwise the teams made good time.
Leaders Peter Palma and John Choi planning the route
The tangle of morning preparation
Team 2 praying together before departure
Support Team member Joy leads bikers through a stretch routine
Team 2 is ready to attack day 4!
Team 3 fixes a flat tire
Mr. Thaddeus has so many fans :)
John Choi interviews the Palma boys
Team 3 prays before departure
Isabelle and the Palma boys - our support team is the best!
Departing for Yeoju!
Departing for Yeoju!
Arriving at the checkpoint!
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