Bikes, Books, and Better Living: Epic Cross-Country Bicycle Trip Promoting Literacy, Healthy Living

By Kevin Vrabel
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Published: June 04, 2011
Words: 4534 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

On May 30, 2011, my nephews Andy Underwood and John Vrabel and I began an epic bicycle trip, pedaling east from Venice Beach, California on a ride of about 3200 miles that will taken us coast to coast through 15 states landing us in Asbury Park, New Jersey. We are riding to explore the power behind daily exercise, healthy eating, and feeding the mind and spirit through reading and/or writing.

Extended description

On May 30, 2011, my nephews Andy Underwood and John Vrabel and I began an epic bicycle trip, pedaling east from Venice Beach, California on a ride of about 3200 miles that will taken us coast to coast through 15 states landing us in Asbury Park, New Jersey. We are riding to explore the power behind daily exercise, healthy eating, and feeding the mind and spirit through reading and/or writing. The tour is called Bikes, Books, and Better Living. For every 2 hours of riding, we spend an average of 20 minutes reading or writing. We’re also stopping at local libraries, schools, and bookstores along the way to participate in children’s reading programs and share the story of our trip.

The Bikes, Books, and Better Living (BBBL) website has more information about the trip, including the origin and inspirations for this unique journey, the planned route, and my blog detailing the many adventures from the road. Those who want to follow along virtually can do so by Liking the BBBL Facebo... (Read more) On May 30, 2011, my nephews Andy Underwood and John Vrabel and I began an epic bicycle trip, pedaling east from Venice Beach, California on a ride of about 3200 miles that will taken us coast to coast through 15 states landing us in Asbury Park, New Jersey. We are riding to explore the power behind daily exercise, healthy eating, and feeding the mind and spirit through reading and/or writing. The tour is called Bikes, Books, and Better Living. For every 2 hours of riding, we spend an average of 20 minutes reading or writing. We’re also stopping at local libraries, schools, and bookstores along the way to participate in children’s reading programs and share the story of our trip.

The Bikes, Books, and Better Living (BBBL) website has more information about the trip, including the origin and inspirations for this unique journey, the planned route, and my blog detailing the many adventures from the road. Those who want to follow along virtually can do so by Liking the BBBL Facebook page. This book contains excerpts from the story as told on the website and Facebook.
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literacy, inspirational, cycling, adventure travel, better living

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