Speaking to Los Alamos High School students in Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit classes Jan. 25-26, Steve and Kathy Boerigter of Los Alamos recounted their 5,051-mile tandem bike ride across America where they discovered generosity and grace along the way. The couple began their journey Aug. 2 from the Olympic Peninsula, ending Nov. 13, 2022 in Key West. The Boerigters pledged $1 a mile up to 5,000 miles and challenged the community to join them in supporting the Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico, which work ‘in tandem’ to support local area nonprofits. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

From left, Steve and Kathy Boerigter and LAHS Sports Lit Teacher Lori Thompson during the Boerigter’s presentation to the class on their 5,051-mile tandem bike ride. Teacher photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Steve and Kathy Boerigter answer questions from students in LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class Jan. 25-26 about their 5,051-mile tandem bike ride across America. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Steve and Kathy Boerigter of Los Alamos with the tandem bike they rode 5,051 miles between Aug. 2 and Nov. 13, 2022 discovering generosity and grace across America. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com