Ride with Purpose

06/25/2026

Arrogance is loud.

Humility is quiet.

Arrogance needs everyone to know how important it is. Humility knows its worth and doesn’t need to prove it.

Arrogance talks. Humility listens.

Arrogance takes credit. Humility gives it.

The strongest people I’ve ever met weren’t the ones demanding respect. They were the ones earning it through their actions, their character, and how they treated others.

Stay humble.

There’s always something to learn, someone to help, and room to grow.

06/24/2026

One thing we’ve learned this year at Ride With Purpose is that growth is a blessing, but it also comes with challenges.

As Ride With Purpose has grown, so has the number of events, programs, meetings, phone calls, and miles on the road. Between careers, family, and everyday life, it sometimes feels like the days are getting shorter and the hours are flying by.

The truth is, Mrs. Yeti and I have always treated Ride With Purpose like our baby. We have an incredible board and an amazing team around us, but learning to step back, delegate, and trust others with pieces of the mission hasn’t always come naturally. When people offer to help, our first instinct is often to say, “We’ve got it.”

But we’re learning.

We’re learning that allowing others to serve isn’t a burden. It’s a blessing.

Yesterday was a perfect example.

Mrs. Yeti reached out to some friends in the Owosso area regarding Operation: IRON THUNDER, and let’s just say they wasted absolutely no time getting to work. We lovingly refer to them as the O-Town Super Team. 😂

Before we knew it, they were helping tackle some of the details that are difficult to manage from over 200 miles away. Things like the ride route, event locations, sponsorship opportunities, raffle items, and all those behind-the-scenes pieces that make an event successful.

To all of you who stepped up, you know who you are.

Thank you.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for carrying part of the load. Thank you for reminding us that Ride With Purpose was never meant to be built by just a few people.

It’s built by a community.

We’re grateful, we’re humbled, and we’re honored to have you on this team.

❤️🏍️

Ride With Purpose. Live With Purpose

06/24/2026

It’s been a hot minute, but while doing some updates to the website, I discovered I had a blog I never published.
So, head on over to the site, www.ridewithpurposemi.org and check out our updated Friends with Purpose section and the newest blog.
I even added some new graphics to the main page.

https://www.ridewithpurposemi.org/post/bury-your-arrogance

We are a non-profit built on the generosity and brotherhood of the biker community. It's run by real people, and driven by action, not talk. Our mission is to stand shoulder to shoulder with veterans who are fighting battles most people never see, especially when it comes to mental health, purpose,....

06/23/2026

We would like to thank Korner Pub for their generous donation to Operation Iron Thunder. If you are in Owosso, you definitely want to check them out for a drink and a killer burger!

Located at
1017 W Main st
Owosso, MI

06/23/2026

Mrs. Yeti shares exciting updates on what is going on these days at Ride with Purpose

06/23/2026

One Person Can Change a Life

What if the difference between a young person succeeding or struggling came down to one person?

Not a program.
Not a policy.
Not a social media post.

One person.

A mentor.
A coach.
A teacher.
A neighbor.
A veteran.
A biker.

Someone willing to show up.

Every day, there are young people in our communities who are fighting battles most people never see. Some are dealing with broken homes. Some are carrying trauma. Some are searching for direction. Some simply need someone to believe in them.

The truth is, every one of us can probably look back and remember someone who made a difference in our lives.

Maybe it was the coach who wouldn’t let you quit.

Maybe it was a teacher who saw potential in you when nobody else did.

Maybe it was a family member who taught you right from wrong.

Maybe it was someone who simply listened when you needed it most.

Those moments matter.

Those people matter.

At Ride With Purpose, we believe one of the greatest gifts we can give a young person is our time. Not because we have all the answers, but because we have experiences worth sharing. Lessons learned. Mistakes made. Victories earned. Scars that tell stories.

Sometimes a young person doesn’t need someone to fix their problems.

They just need to know they’re not facing them alone.

That’s one of the reasons we are so passionate about supporting at-risk youth. Every child deserves the opportunity to be seen. To be heard. To be encouraged. To know they matter.

Because when a young person has someone in their corner, amazing things can happen.

Confidence grows.

Dreams get bigger.

Hope starts to replace doubt.

And lives begin to change.

Never underestimate the impact you can have on someone else’s journey.

A conversation.
A kind word.
A little encouragement.

It may seem small to you.

It may mean everything to them.

So let us ask you this:

Who was the person that helped shape the person you’ve become today?

Was it a parent?
A teacher?
A coach?
A mentor?
A friend?

Tell us about them in the comments. Let’s celebrate the people who helped guide us when we needed it most.

Ride With Purpose.
Live With Purpose.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Ride With Purpose.

The most important title I’ve ever carried is Dad.

And if I’m being honest, I’ve failed at that role more times than I care to admit. Being a father isn’t easy. There isn’t a handbook. There are mistakes, hard conversations, sleepless nights, and moments where you wonder if you’re getting any of it right.

But it’s also the title I’m most proud to carry.

I was fortunate enough to have a dad who taught me a few things that have stayed with me my entire life. He taught me the value of hard work. He taught me compassion for others. He taught me that a man’s word matters. And somewhere along the way, he passed down a love for two wheels that still runs deep today.

For some of us, Father’s Day is a celebration. For others, it’s a reminder of someone we miss. I know both sides of that road.

So today, take it all in.

Fire up the grill.

Take the bike for a ride.

Call your dad if you still can.

Hug your kids a little tighter.

Spend time with the people who matter most.

The years move faster than we realize, and one day you’ll find yourself wishing for just one more ride, one more conversation, or one more afternoon around the table.

To all the dads, stepdads, grandpas, father figures, and the men who stepped up when they didn’t have to:

Thank you.

Happy Father’s Day.

Ride With Purpose. Live With Purpose.

06/21/2026

Well… that escalated quickly. 😂

Mrs. Yeti decided I was going to Bike Bash after I got done doing the responsible things I had to to. So I called Brother MOOK because I KNOW he always wants to dodge doing anything he should be doing and we fired up the hogs and heading east to West Branch!

Turns out we should’ve fired up a pontoon instead.

A little wet on the ride there, but not bad… or so we thought.

We got to catch up with our friends from Thunder Roads Magazine of Michigan and Michigan Biker Law, and spent some time hanging out with Farming Biker and his bride.

On the way home the sky opened up and God himself apparently decided Northern Michigan needed pressure washed. Rain. Thunder. More rain. Then some extra rain just to make sure we were paying attention.

At one point I’m pretty sure Mook was looking on Marketplace for a used ark.

But hey, adventure doesn’t always come with sunshine and perfect riding weather. Sometimes it comes with soaked boots, wet underwear, and questioning every life decision that got you to that exact moment.

Was it worth it?

Ask me after my vest finishes drying sometime around Labor Day.

Good times. Good people. Terrible weather.

Wouldn’t have it any other way. 🏍️🌧️🤘