What I learned from cycling across 11 states in America | Times Travel

What better way to get the measure of the nation than by taking it slow, asks our writer Simon Parker, who cycled 4,373 miles through 11 states from Seattle to Key West.
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[@tjmcdonald4747]

Great report! I love how the best things about a bike trip and the things you never expected. I'll have to bike Alabama! For me it was Nebraska. I rode Nebraska 2 through the Sandhills. Beautiful! Thanks! I'll look out for your book!

[@simonwparker]

Awesome, thank you! It's an amazing country to explore on two wheels.

[@davidraeside3816]

Outstanding and inspiring. I look forward to seeing you on the road 😜

[@simonwparker]

Ha! Sounds good.

[@JonathanVegas1]

Awesome video! As a fellow cyclist, I have to say Schwalbe Marathons are awesome-I totally get it; I have so many pairs of them myself. Your journey is inspiring, and I can't believe this only has 38 views. Keep it up!
What is the name of your book going to be?

[@simonwparker]

Hi Jonathan - A Ride Across America. Published next week. Hope you enjoy.

[@FloridaEbikes]

Dude do you really think tires are made in the USA or UK?
They aren't
The problem here is road debris. You have to run tire liners and slime if you ride in the road or bike lane.