Journey of HOPE:

Catalysts of HOPE Healing Our People & Earth Bike4Peace
About Us Vision & Mission Journey of Hope Rider Bios Rider Blogs Contact Info Wish List Route & Schedule Daily Routine West Coast LA to DC Future Plans Events Sponsors NW Earth Institute Bike4Peace Veterans for Peace Sarvodaya USA Whitefeather house Oregon PeaceWorks Additional Links Education Events Two Hour Discussion Two Day Discussion Custom Workshops & Facilitated Discussions Get Involved Distance Riders Local Riders Hosts Organizers Sponsors Wish List Contact Us	Collaboration is the true heart of the Journey. The ride simply could not happen without the support of the generous people who open their homes or churches to the riders. We've been repeatedly surprised by the graciousness of strangers. Most Bike4Peace hosts have been found by googling the name of a town plus bike or peace. Those who stay behind help to line up hosts by telephone as we ride. Sometimes we make connections through organizations with resonate missions, but some of our greatest hosts had divergent political or religious beliefs from the bikers they hosted. Humanity itself is common ground enough to inspire support for survival. If you can look a stranger in the eye and explain your needs without expectation, you'll always be okay. Different levels of support are appropriate at different times. Cyclists are prepared to sleep outside, bathe out of a cook pot with a towel and some Dr. Bronner's, or eat whatever is available, but they really appreciate a warm shower, a lovingly prepared meal, or soft bed. Hosts who can provide massage, chiropractic care, or a sauna can achieve legendary status. We've found that a simple diet of diverse fruits, veggies, seeds, and nuts is best. We especially appreciate locally grown organic produce. Perhaps a pot luck, with the challenge of using food grown organically within the county, would be appropriate in your community. Here is our vision of a typical day on the Journey. Bike4Peace and Catalysts of HOPE are mapping a continental network of people devoted collaboration in the search for a sustainable lifestyle. Perhaps you can help us to connect with others. Please refer your friends to this site, encourage them to contact us and send us their contact info. There are roles for everybody in North America until we acheive world peace. We're eager to observe your successes and discuss your challenges, particularly if you live where we could spend an extra day or two. Please check the education section of this site.