EP 92: Zack Garner’s Fight Back From 40 Surgeries to Hero Ride

In this episode of Frogman Friday, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott welcomes Zack Garner, a medically retired Green Beret, current firefighter, and endurance athlete with an incredible story. Zack shares his mission to bike from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide in under 30 days, carrying everything he needs on a custom-built bike. He is doing it all to raise $100,000 for Task Force Dagger and Bird’s Eye View Project.

Zack opens up about:
His recovery from a life-threatening infection and over 40 surgeries
Transitioning from Special Ops to civilian life
Training for Ride the Divide 2025
Why this ride is for those who cannot ride anymore

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Zach Garner and His Journey
02:00 The Inspiration Behind Cycling
04:56 Zach's Cycling History and Experiences
10:00 Preparing for Ride the Divide 2025
12:42 Understanding Task Force Dagger
18:14 The Custom Bike for the Journey
20:47 Daily Goals and Challenges
23:33 Support and Sponsorship Needs
25:37 The Motivation Behind the Ride
31:27 The Journey with Mike Pike
33:09 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

💥 Follow Zack's journey:
🟢 Donate to the mission: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/601310/donate
🟡 Buy Zack and Mike a meal: [GoFundMe Link]
📍 Live GPS Tracker: [Spot Tracker Link]
📸 Zack’s Instagram: @zacknextdoor

Follow Task Force Dagger:
Instagram: @taskforcedaggerfoundation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TaskForceDaggerFoundation
Website: https://www.taskforcedagger.org