At what point does the very beginning, before he ever left, become the past? Once he made his way out of Arizona he seemed to be committed to the ride. He has remained committed to the ride.

He's a guy on a bike ride across the country. When he left he was ill prepared for the journey. He went for it any way.

I've never asked anyone who could use a hand what their political beliefs were before helping if I could. I'm not going to start now.

If you have a problem with the ride, don't read the thread.