Freedom Ride 250: Day One

Rain, mud, & Misery

Jul 20 • Kiara Ashanti

24:59

New Bike Day

Join Me as I explain and reveal the bike choosen for Freedom Ride-with a little humor too

Jul 8 • Kiara Ashanti

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12:00

Freedom Ride 250: Day Zero

The Ride Begins

Jul 2 • Kiara Ashanti

June 2026

Pre-Launch: Indy's Bike Makeover

When I lived in Tampa, I had a good friend who used to call me “extra.”

Jun 21 • Kiara Ashanti

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Freedom Ride 250: New Bike Day!

Notes from Pre-Production

Jun 21 • Kiara Ashanti

Before Lady Liberty

Before America had Lady Liberty, we had Lady Columbia.

Jun 15 • Kiara Ashanti

May 2026

Surprising Things You Should Pack for a Bikepacking Trip or Bike Tour

When people think about bikepacking gear, they usually think about the obvious stuff: tent, sleeping bag, water bottles, multi-tool, spare tubes…

May 20 • Kiara Ashanti

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March 2026

How You Can Help Freedom Ride — And Why It Matters

Every great American journey begins with a simple idea: go see the country for yourself.

Mar 18 • Kiara Ashanti

Announcement: Partnerships and Collaborators

Grand Trunk; Outdoor company and Freedom250.org

Mar 16 • Kiara Ashanti

Patriotism Isn’t Partisan

Why I Celebrate America No Matter Who Is President

Mar 3 • Kiara Ashanti

Why Am I Taking This Ride — Really?

Why would you get on a bike—ignoring a perfectly good car, van, or airplane—to travel across a whole continent?

Mar 3 • Kiara Ashanti

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December 2025

Why a Bicycle Was Never Just a Toy

Ah, Christmas Day.

Dec 25, 2025 • Kiara Ashanti

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