About Wild Spokes

Why Cycle Across America?
I could say it’s about adventure. Or testing my limits. Or reconnecting with the open road. And those things are true. But it’s also because I needed a challenge that terrified and excited me in equal measure. And I got tired of waiting for the “right” time to do something bold.
I’m not trying to set records or discover the meaning of life in a pair of padded shorts. I mostly just want to see what happens when I ride far enough that everything unnecessary falls away and if I can do it.
If you’re looking to read the journey from the beginning, start with the first post. Don’t worry, it picks up. Eventually. Sort of.
What You’ll Find
This site is equal parts travel journal, training log, gear review archive, and therapy session disguised as blog posts. A few things I share regularly: