Suits On A Mission

Nick, Ben, Dave, Seth, Dan, Tim, Tim Sr.

Our fearless leader Dan, he even looks fearless

Dave, Nick, Dan, Ben, Tim, Tim, and Seth (L to R)

A couple of weeks ago some men from church rode from Wausau to Green Bay on the Mountain Bay Trail. It was the 2nd year that Lighthouse raised monies for Sheaves For Christ; this year $1700 was raised in pledges and donations. Sheaves For Christ is a means by which youth groups across the country raise money for missionaries and ministries overseas, as well ministries right here in the good old U.S of A.

The concept of Suits on a mission came up as sort of a dare between two guys in church. Dan had determined that he was going to ride the trail for SFC, and another brother dared Dan to ride the trail in a suit and in less than 8 hours for $500. The Mountain Bay Trail is about 85 miles long and nicely kept but that meant a speed of at least 10mph for the entire trip which really is much harder than it might seem, because you need to take a break. So Suits on a Mission was birthed out of a challenge. Dan did ride the trail last year with a few minutes to spare, but this year it took a little longer; about 3 hours longer.

Seth came with the "whole armor of God" including sword, as his suit. Seth wore his sword and rode his own bike until they all got to Hatley at which point he was stripped of both; he also deserved a gold medal for riding the worst bikes on the trail and still making it the whole trip; he just would not give up. Dan and Ben dressed a little more traditionally wearing honest to goodness suits. Nick and Dave are pro bike riders they set the pace and left the others in the dust...by hours. Tim and Ben have been riding all summer and were up for the challenge and did great. Tim did ask his dad if he would like to ride and Tim Sr. accepted the challenge making the trip look possible for other 50+ year old guys like me.

Great job guys.