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Hands grip a bike's handlebars on a path, surrounded by green trees. A basket holds red books. The scene is calm and open.

Unshackled Identity: Pursuing your passion through a self-imposed rite of passage

When people ask me why I decided to embark on a 7,000-mile bike ride from Alaska to Florida in 2025, I usually smile politely and feed them a bold-faced lie.

Tim Bolton

Sep 2911 min read

A man in all black rain jacket and pants stands in front of a loaded bicycle. The ocean and a mountain range forms the backdrop.

The Starting Line: Planning and preparing for a bicycle tour across North America

I recap the beginnings of my 7,000-mile bicycle ride across North America.

Tim Bolton

Sep 128 min read