Henrico substitute teacher will bike 1,400 miles to inspire students to dream big
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A 64-year-old substitute teacher in Henrico is embarking on an extraordinary journey to inspire his students: biking 1,400 miles from Virginia to New Orleans.
David Lannes, known to students as "the sub that comes to school on his bike," will travel through eight states and 20 cities over two weeks, averaging 65 to 90 miles per day. His unique twist? Every stop will feature a Five Guys restaurant.
"All the cities I'm stopping at all have Five Guys," Lannes said. "It was just a fun hook for the kids. They all think, like, how can somebody eat hamburgers and french fries 20 days in a row?"
But this journey isn't about the food — it's about inspiring students to push beyond their comfort zones.
"I just want them to realize they can take on a challenge," Lannes said. "I'm trying to get them to stretch themselves a little bit, dream big and, you know, do something that's out of their comfort zone, that's all."
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