Trailblaze 3

By Trailblaze 3 Join Me

We're making an annual tradition out of exploring the country on two wheels. After riding New York's Empire State Trail in 2024 and Pennsylvania's Great Allegheny Passage in 2025, we're back for Trailblaze 3. This year we're heading west and taking on 300 miles of gravel across Washington state along the Palouse to Cascades Trail.

Over the past two years, we've raised more than $50,000 for the American Brain Tumor Association and the Boys & Girls Club of Oakland. This year, we're hoping to top that in support of the Alzheimer's Association, with some extra horsepower from our new joiners: Kc, Max, Mike, and James.

Thanks for following along, cheering us on, and, if you're able, supporting a cause that's well worth a few hundred miles of dusty pedaling.

Thank you to all our supporters

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Derek Hunter

Aug 16, 2026

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Mark And Dana Foley

Aug 05, 2026

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Kathy

Aug 06, 2026

Safe travels and wishing you all much enjoyment!

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Sharon Lockareff

Jul 16, 2026

Part from me to honor you and part for Grandma VB, Grandma DeYoung. And my Aunts that all had to work through Alzheimer’s. I’ll pray and you boys ride for a cure!’

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Matthew Rhodes

Aug 10, 2026

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Kristen & Jim Cochran

Jul 28, 2026

Thank you for remembering Nana in this way. She will be riding along with you!

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Tom & Susan Myers

Jul 27, 2026

Good luck with the ride, Jake!

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David And Barbara Vander Broek

Aug 12, 2026

Hope you enjoyed your trip- a very worthy cause Love Grandpa and Grandma

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Emily Lockareff

Aug 17, 2026

So proud of you Colin! Love, Grandma

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Donna Carano

Aug 06, 2026

Go Colin. It is amazing what you guys are doing

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Lori Hunter

Aug 06, 2026

Go Team Derko!!! So proud of all of you ~ Xo

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Meg Cosby

Aug 05, 2026

I love that you and your friends do this. I think it is amazing! XOXOX

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Carmel And Chip Covell

Aug 05, 2026

Have fun!

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Anchr, Inc.

Aug 05, 2026

Nasser - what you're doing is inspiring. Proud to support

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Lyn & Bill Galliani

Aug 04, 2026

May the wind be always at your back Rico! Good luck and be safe. We love you.

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Nicole Bloom

Aug 06, 2026

Go Ricky!!! So proud and impressed as always.

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Elizabeth & John Kerrigan

Aug 04, 2026

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Elizabeth & John Kerrigan

Aug 04, 2026

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Anne And Greg Thorson

Jul 30, 2026

Good luck on the ride, Jake! We are so happy to support you.

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Lapoint Family

Jul 27, 2026

Good Cause and work on this Jake. Happy to support. Best, Brad

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Judy Keller

Jul 27, 2026

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Amit Sankaran

Jul 23, 2026

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Kathy & Gary Swart

Jul 21, 2026

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Ricky Galliani

Jul 13, 2026

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Colin Lockareff

Jul 16, 2026

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Mark Lockareff

Jul 16, 2026

Go Colin! Wishing all of you a safe ride.

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Jo, Rade & Laury

Aug 01, 2026

Stay in touch on your trek

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Grace And Armon

Aug 06, 2026

Go Derek, go! We love that you do this every year.

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Lw

Aug 06, 2026

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Michelle & Kirk Willens

Aug 05, 2026

GO RICO & TEAM TRAILBLAZE!!!

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Anonymous

Aug 03, 2026

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Carrie Jackson

Aug 16, 2026

You guys did it and such an amazing cause. My grandfather had altimeters and the cause is very near and dear to me. Thank you all for continuing awareness. 💕 XX, C

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Jake Myers

Jul 15, 2026

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Ronald Myers

Jul 29, 2026

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Janet And Khalifa Al-rayes

Aug 04, 2026

Good luck sweetheart! We’re so proud of you do taking part in this fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association

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Carla Pellicano & Joseph Sinatra

Aug 06, 2026

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Carla Pellicano & Joseph Sinatra

Aug 14, 2026

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Janine Froom

Jul 27, 2026

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Sean Goodrich

Aug 05, 2026

Have a great ride! Thanks for organizing such a fun way to donate to a good cause each year.

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Travis Haussler

Jul 17, 2026

Love that you guys are dedicated to this great charitable avenue!

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Mary Rickmeyer

Aug 04, 2026

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Faire

Jul 29, 2026

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Barbara And Ron Davidge

Jul 29, 2026

So proud and impressed of your generous spirit, Jake! Have the best time, and wishing you a safe journey.

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Alex Lagemann

Aug 16, 2026

You’re a beast.

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Jill & Geoff Parker

Aug 16, 2026

Congrats on this ride and thank you for all you are doing for the community!

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Linda And Bob Buchanan

Aug 06, 2026

Good luck, James and thank you for doing this for such a great cause !

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Nick Sinchek

Aug 06, 2026

One dollar for every mile 💪🏽 let’s go brothers!

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Auntie Andi & Uncle Chip

Aug 02, 2026

We are grateful for your commitment to this cause.

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Triana Trujillo

Aug 07, 2026

Proud of you! Go get ‘em! 👏🏼

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Roger Sherrard

Jul 27, 2026

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Mark Vanderbroek

Aug 09, 2026

Colin - great ride for a great cause! Hope everything went well.

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Kc Emezie

Aug 10, 2026

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Susan And Jeff Scheel

Aug 16, 2026

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Alyssa Haught

Aug 16, 2026

This is awesome Jake! Nice job!

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Anonymous

Aug 09, 2026

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Rob & Kaley Galliani

Aug 09, 2026

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Anonymous

Aug 09, 2026

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Nancy R

Jul 27, 2026

Wonderful cause Jake. Be safe and enjoy the ride!

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Joe Long

Aug 05, 2026

Let’s go bro!

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Patti Lavender

Aug 05, 2026

Love your drive and dedication to raising money for all of these worthy charities. Good luck on the trip!

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Armand Tiano

Aug 05, 2026

What a great cause! Have an amazing ride!

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Liza Getzinger

Aug 05, 2026

What an incredible challenge for an amazing cause! Wishing you safe miles, strong legs, and a great ride. Cheering you on every mile of the way!

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Max Vanostrillo

Jul 29, 2026

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Jeff And Janine Reed

Aug 16, 2026

Way to go Colin!

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Riley Steppe

Aug 06, 2026

Have a great ride 😎

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John Farnham

Aug 05, 2026

Thanks for raising money for such a great cause!

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Thomas Cochran

Jul 31, 2026

Hey good luck Thanks for thinking of us . All the best in your.trip and. Event. Enjoy the work break with Matt and your self Talk soon tom and mj

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Ricky Galliani

Aug 16, 2026

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Alyssa, Vince, & Vincie

Jul 17, 2026

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Charlie Weinberg

Jul 29, 2026

Cheering for our 2nd favorite Max!

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Harry Rohlen

Aug 09, 2026

Oasis Knebworth live night 1!

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Dan & Carol Cochran

Jul 31, 2026

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Naveen Tadepalli

Aug 09, 2026

Zoom zoom Muthaf*****

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Naveen Tadepalli

Aug 09, 2026

Zoom zoom MFer

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Judi Smith

Aug 02, 2026

Good luck James! Love you 🩷

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Anonymous

Aug 09, 2026

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Kimberly Lee

Aug 07, 2026

Bravo!!!

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Zach Genatt

Aug 07, 2026

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Patti Guy

Aug 03, 2026

Hooray for our side! James …You’ve got an angel on your shoulder Safe travels…. Patti & Jim

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Sara Mcgahan

Aug 03, 2026

Go James!

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Brian And Caitlin Guy

Aug 03, 2026

What an awesome adventure and for an incredible cause Good luck! Caitlin and Brian

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Arielle Tait

Aug 03, 2026

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Meagan & Mark Sibbald

Aug 07, 2026

What an amazing way to honor Nana - you've got this James!

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Grace & Nick

Aug 03, 2026

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Lauren Schoenthaler

Jul 16, 2026

Yay Trail Blazer!

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Piti Pertierra

Aug 05, 2026

Another wild ride ! Good luck !

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Tim Kueht

Aug 06, 2026

Great cause and looks like an awesome ride!

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Ellie & Mckeever

Aug 06, 2026

GO TEAM!!! So cool.

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Susan

Aug 06, 2026

so exciting - thank you for raising money and awareness

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Oakes Family

Aug 06, 2026

Such a great cause to support. Have fun!!

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T. H. D. Oakes

Aug 06, 2026

Safe travels!

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Paul Lockareff

Aug 17, 2026

For the cure!

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Jennifer Gardner

Aug 05, 2026

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Anonymous

Aug 05, 2026

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Todd And Carol Eschelman

Aug 05, 2026

Go Derko! A cause near and dear to our hearts!

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Derek Hunter

Aug 05, 2026

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Reed Olsen

Aug 06, 2026

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James Lovett

Aug 05, 2026

Keep rocking it!

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Uncle Paul Aunt Marie Kudelko

Aug 05, 2026

Keep on Truckin’! Go Ricky! And your whole team!

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Erik H

Aug 06, 2026

You got this goat🤙🏻

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