Kevin W. Bounds

Pastor, Writer, and Cycling Missionary

Field Notes

The Journey to Mongolia Begins!

The final week of preparation for Bikepacking Mongolia with the Gospel has finally arrived. What began as an idea in a Facebook message and a calling to use cycling for the kingdom of God has become a journey that will take my son and I halfway around the world. Over the next two weeks, we…

14 Days…

In two weeks, my son and I will embark on a 7,000-mile (11,100 km) flight to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. We’re heading to Mongolia for a mission trip. During our ten-day mission in Mongolia, we will undertake a five-day, 236-mile bikepacking expedition, carrying the gospel into the Khanghai Mountains of the north-central region. This trip has all…

Key West 2026 Route!

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…

Training for Key West – Week of January 18

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…

A 300-Mile Ride!!!

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,…

Towns Bluff Day 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.

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