Beginning on May 23rd 2025, a small team of Rotarians and friends of Rotary will embark on an epic 1800 mile, month long, bicycle ride which will take them from Rotary International headquarters to the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary.Over their journey they will ride through seven states and climb over 78,000 feet. They will visit some of North America's most iconic parks and sights as they traverse a number of mountain ranges. During their adventure they will meet with Rotarians along the way and raise awareness of Rotary.
Each rider has a unique story and connection to cycling and Rotary which will be enhanced by this once in a lifetime adventure. Riding the entire way will be John Schultz, President of the Rotary Club of Linn County; DGE Ward Budwig of the Decorah Rotary Club; as well as past president of Changemakers Rotary Club, LeRoy Kemnitz. They will begin their ride with PDG Tom Drenan and other Rotarian friends from the Evanston Illinois area.To learn more about their ride or get involved, please contact John Schultz at johnmschultz@gmail.com