More Travel In Life

To celebrate his 55th birthday, Rick Berg took off on his bicycle from Portland Oregon to Portland Maine to visit as many friends and family as he could.  Throughout his journey, Rick also met many new friends and faces. In those many conversations, he often encouraged others to do one single thing!  Listen to what that key ask is from one of the best storytellers in this dynamic and energetic episode. He shares how he developed the idea in just 24 hours, did 15 months of planning and training, and all the lessons gained on this epic adventure.  He pedaled 4,600 miles across 26 states in 218 days, climbed more than 5 times the elevation of Mt. Everest, visited more than 300 friends and family on his list, met over 1200 other new people, and completed 31 full weeks of riding.  Episode Highlights:  - Determining if you're a journey or a destination person--and how it shapes your travel - Planning a cross-country cycling adventure and its unique safety challenges (beacon tracking, gear, battery life, and mountai