It takes a village to raise a child. Apparently it also takes a village to support a “solo” bike trip. Thanks to all who have helped me along the way.

Thank you JF for being my friend and mentor, and for daring me to take this journey now.

Thanks CN and SD for teaching me everything I know about biking. You can decide at the end of the trip how much you want to own that statement. Also thanks for feeding me, housing me, packing up my bike, and sending me on my way. Best prep crew ever.

Thanks M and D for supporting me as you have always done. And for moving me and doing all the 1000 other thankless tasks I will likely have to ask of you over the next few months. Good thing you love me.

Special thanks to Daddy for joining me on the ride- you made Montana mountains bearable, Wyoming roads shorter, and South Dakota crashes ok.

Thanks KG for being my sister and for helping keep me in your kids’ memories even when they don’t see me for a while. And for calling me back when I almost left my bike shoes behind.

Thanks to my BCA community for worrying about me and giving me bike advice and also making fun of me for going. And for picking up some slack while I’m gone.

Thanks RF for sending my on my way and being the best base camp I could ask for (especially because I asked at the last minute)!

Thanks Nadav, Ella, Jason, and Meg for reaching out to your excellent friends and family to host me.

Thanks Barbara, Max, and AC for giving me the warmest welcome to Walla a Walla.

Thanks to all my Warm Showers hosts: Christy & Jim, Steve & Mary, Travis, Walt & Beryl, Tom…You guys make this ride feel,like a moving community.

Thank you Dave and Lauren for taking me into your home, garden, car, and hearts.

Thank you to Tracy and Margaret for hosting us for the eclipse and for the great farm tour!

Thanks Steve for the custom Missoula eco-building/history tour, and the excellent stir-fry!

Thanks Fred and Chad for providing rides up crappy hills.