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I now have 2 ebooks (LU Guide To Muscle & the 007 Lifestyle which I created through TalkMuse.com) on the market, so it’s time for me to take off on another adventure. This time it’s going to be biking nearly 1,900 miles down the Pacific Coast of the USA from Canada to Mexico.
What I’ll Be Doing
The journey will begin in Vancouver, British Colombia and end in San Diego, California on the border of Mexico. I’ve already booked a flight to Seattle and have a ride to the Canadian border from there.
I’ll be making the trip with Clay (ThisGuyLovesToParty.com). We’ll be using panniers to carry some ultra-light gear and camping exclusively.
(The ride be similar to the above picture)
Why I’m Doing This
The reasons for this trip are many. When I was in Colombia I met a 20-something German guy who had been jetting back and forth through the country on a crappy little mountain bike. He would travel from one city to the next on bike, staying in cheap hotels along the way.
He said, “I’m young, why wouldn’t I use my legs?” I was inspired and thought there’s not a better time to do this in my life.
Also, according to the Location Independent & Digital Nomad Survey, location independent people spend a median of 30-39 hours earning a living per week. I didn’t get into all of this to work full-time. I got into it so I could take trips like this.
I want to prove it to myself and to other aspiring location independents that this trip is possible even while running a business. I’m already working with some VA’s to ensure all goes smoothly.
Blogging & Preparations
At this point I don’t plan on bringing a computer but hopefully I’ll be able to blog from internet cafes along the way. I’ll be keeping a full journal and making videos so at very least I’ll post them here when I return.
I can pretty much assure you that Clay will be blogging a lot as we go too.
And for those interested, I’ll be posting a complete gear list and price breakdown before I leave.
When Do We Leave?
The excitement starts July 27th and ends when I finish the Pacific Coast Route…
Photos by Tait Campbell. Check his Flickr
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damn you are heading off before I do, I’m jealous! good luck with the trip, I’m looking out for your gear list
That is fuckin sweet!
By “location independent” do you mean, I live with my mom but take a vacation every few months?
Dude, this is fucking awesome. Best wishes
@Clean&OnTopic - FYI, I’ve been living in the spare room of what is now my brother’s house. So take that.
What route are you taking? Will you be on the 1 and the 101?
Martin - that’s a good question. I think it will be a little bit of both. We might pick up the map on AdventureCycling.org or we might just create our own and use a GPS.
I just got the AdventureCycling.org maps and they look pretty nice. Obviously I need to get out there to see how they really are.
I’ll be riding on both the 1 & 101, various side streets, etc. The route looks like it stays as close to the ocean as possible.
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Rock on, guys. Can’t wait to hear more about the trip.