Hello my fellow cycling enthusiasts! Last night at 12:30-ish the blog breached the 1000 view mark!! What a fantastic way to start off the year of 2012! As all of you are deciding on your New Years resolutions take a moment and think about a question. When I first heard this question I couldn't stop thinking about it! So here it is: If bicycles were never invented how would your life be affected?
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Out Of The Wild: An Alaskan's Adventure To Find America
My name is John. I was born and raised in Alaska. I have been hearing how the American Dream is no longer possible for my generation; how the pursuit of a college education will leave my peers and me in crippling debt; and America is no longer the beacon of hope it once was. Too many of my generation believe what they are hearing. I am not going to surrender to such news.
Using my bicycle, a tent, and a camera I will tell this story in a documentary I call “Finding My America”. I will begin in my hometown of Kodiak, Alaska on May 22, 2012. I am partnering with small businesses that will sponsor this trip. I am working with many Subway restaurant owners who are sponsoring me in exchange for a commercial I will make and post on the Internet.
5 comments:
My bike was my childhood freedom. One of my best memories with my bike was when my younger brother and I would ride around the house as close to the walls and shrubs as we could. We would chase each other and pretend that we were X-wing fighters attacking the Death Star. Those were great days. In college my bike was essential transportation when I could not afford gas for my truck. The world would be a dull place without bikes.
I use my bike to hike. A world without bikes isn't possible. If there wasn't a bike I'd invent one.
Had a great time planning your schedule last night. There was no planning around family! It is all about you finding your America.
I was petrified to learn how to ride my bike when I was a kid. I used to freak out when I finally did get going and had to pass parked cars. I am a little braver now.
I am so impressed by your adventurous spirit...now just make it happen and enjoy!
John--
Good luck to you! This will be really hard but you'll be so glad you did it. Let me buy you lunch at a subway in Florida's beautiful panhandle....You'll be in the home stretch!
Jacqueline, Chris Thurner's friend
Good luck on your great adventure and seeing America! I am a friend of Margie McDonalds and wish you well and will be praying for your safe journey. Happy New Year!
Diane Cochran, Canton, NC
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