Bike across your country.

“I decided to cross the country by bike so that I could be captivated by every moment along the way. Whether it was cooking dinner with a close travel companion on a gravel parking lot in front of a convenience store, or biking through a heavy rainstorm that drenched me to the bone, or sleeping under the stars for multiple nights in a row, I wanted to feel it all. The constant rhythm of discomfort and comfort gave me an appreciation for the small details of each day, and I began to look at the bike tour as a choice of lifestyle rather than an athletic endeavor.”

“I have to say—I’m impressed with myself. I actually did that ride. Day after day, 80 to 100 miles. Big climbs. Hot days. Long slogs. Looking back, I’m not sure I fully grasped what I was taking on. And reading those posts now, I sometimes wonder: Who was that guy? The experience gave me a deep sense of pride and confidence. I proved to myself that I was stronger than I thought. And that’s something I still carry with me.”