Get the book about my journey now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or The Book Depository.

The Journey

Ever since discovering road biking and dipping my toe into the world of bike touring, I wanted to, one day, cycle across this country I had called home for seven years. When life forced me to rethink my priorities, I took a break from it all and spent three months on the road to explore America on two wheels. It was an incredible adventure in every respect.

Read more about my motivations for doing this trip in one of my blog posts and the About page.

The Route

My route took me from San Francisco, California to Washington, DC, via Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia, covering just over 5,000 miles.

5011
miles
193,491
elevation gain (ft)
92
days
13
states

The Book

The book about my adventure is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and The Book Depository.

The Blog

The Final Stretch

I had never been quite so happy to see a state border sign as to when I crossed from hilly…

Gear and Services used from

Adventure Cycling Association Surly MSR Big Agnes Ortlieb Schwalbe REI Planet Bike Mountain Hardwear Garmin The North Face Columbia Sportswear Shimano Specialized Sea To Summit Brooks

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