A travel and cycling blog by Kevin W. Bounds, known as the Pedaling Preacher, that chronicles adventures on two wheels. The blog shares stories and insights from bike touring, bikepacking, and endurance cycling while exploring the freedom and perspective that comes from traveling the open road by bicycle.
On Saturday, February 28, I embark on the longest continuous ride I have ever attempted! If you follow me on social media, you’ve heard that I'll be riding 300 miles from Fort Myers to Key West. This journey is in partnership with End of the Earth Cycling and is raising funds for youth missions in … Continue reading Key West 2026 Route!
Pedaling and praying for revival!
In fourteen days, I will cycle 300 miles from Fort Myers to Key West over five days to raise funds for youth missions in Bulgaria through Josiah Venture and Ends Adventures.
This week marked another step in my preparation for the Key West Bike Ride 2026 with Ends of the Earth Cycling. At the beginning of the week my pastoral responsibilities took precedent, so I had to fit in some intentional back-to-back rides starting Thursday. Every mile is a part of a larger journey, one that … Continue reading Training for Key West – Week of January 18
In the coming weeks, I will be riding 300 miles to Key West with Ends Adventures. This ride is more than a physical challenge. It is a mission. Every mile pedaled is aimed at supporting the next generation of believers in Bulgaria through our ministry partner Josiah Venture. Why Bulgaria Across Central and Eastern Europe, … Continue reading A 300-Mile Ride!!!
Last week, I mourned my friend Adam on a solo cycling ride, reflecting on our memories. The journey, filled with rain and prayer, became a personal tribute to him.
Riding my bicycle from house to house, I discovered that ministry is not about speed or efficiency. It is about showing up, listening, and praying for the people God has placed along the road.
There's a moment in every preacher's journey when you realize you've been doing it wrong. For me, it came when I understood the difference between preaching about the Bible and letting the Bible do the preaching. That distinction ignited my passion for expository preaching. Here are a few definitions for expository preaching I have found … Continue reading 5 Definitions of Expository Preaching
The alarm screams, and every fiber of your being wants to hit snooze. But what if that single moment of choosing to get up could transform your entire approach to life? Through cycling, I discovered that discipline isn't just about fitness. It's about building the mental muscle that carries over into everything else.
