411 days ago I set out to ride my bike to all of the National Parks in the lower 48 states. I just finished up yesterday. Some stats from the ride:
- 18,247 miles (29.366 km)
- 757,552 ft of climbing (230.902 meters)
- 411 days
- 36 states
- 32 century+ rides
- 6 broken spokes
- 4 sets of tires
- 8 chains
- 28 flats
- Max speed: 51 mph (83 km/h)
The ride is over, but this project isn’t done yet. The next step will be some community organizing to advocate for more support for touring cyclists on federal land in the US. When I have a clear call to action that I need your help with I’ll be posting in this sub again.
You can see more on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7RgtydOoDx/?igsh=MXNwczlkMjNiNGl3Nw==
by bicyclebikecycle
9 Comments
Schwalbe marathon plus tires and you still managed 28 flats? That’s more impressive than the mileage!
That’s awesome. Congrats! Any thoughts on favorite/least favorite? Easiest to see from a bike? Least bike friendly?
Super cool!!!
How do you know that your were the first?
Congrats!
Awesome trip! I think I ran into you in West Palm Beach just as you were getting started. Glad to see you reached your goal
What an incredible achievement, congratulations!
It’s been a long-term dream of mine to cycle through all the lower 48 United States: https://i.imgur.com/izRm8CB.jpeg
Your journey is the closest I’ve ever seen someone come to this exact dream trip. With the benefit of all your experience what do you think of the idea of a full lower 48 tour? Feasible, or perhaps just not worth it? Looking at your route I’m wondering if following in your footsteps is a better use of time.
Nice! Acadia in May is a great way to finish the adventure.
That is so cool, congratulations!!! Are there any insights/lessons that you learned (and are willing to share?)