Imagine setting out on a bicycle tour for world peace, only to be chased by machine-gun-toting militias in Syria, get dangerously ill from rancid kidney beans in the Sahara, and be forced by border guards to take a huge detour to Jerusalem, only to get tear gassed upon arrival. That was Alan Stillman’s reality. In the late ‘80s, Alan embarked on a wild 15,000-mile journey that was less about quiet reflection and more about surviving incredible mishaps and adapting to foreign cultures. Hear ho...
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Imagine setting out on a bicycle tour for world peace, only to be chased by machine-gun-toting militias in Syria, get dangerously ill from rancid kidney beans in the Sahara, and be forced by border guards to take a huge detour to Jerusalem, only to get tear gassed upon arrival. That was Alan Stillman’s reality. In the late ‘80s, Alan embarked on a wild 15,000-mile journey that was less about quiet reflection and more about surviving incredible mishaps and adapting to foreign cultures. Hear ho...
ABT040. Commit. You'll Figure it Out!: The Pan-Mass Challenge
The Accidental Bicycle Tourist
56 minutes
2 months ago
ABT040. Commit. You'll Figure it Out!: The Pan-Mass Challenge
Ever wondered what it's like to be part of a massive, two-day cycling event that has raised over a billion dollars for cancer research? In this episode, we hear from Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) veterans Lew Kornberg and Sameer Kazi. Lew is a seasoned 14-time rider, while Sameer has in recent years transformed from a cycling sceptic into a dedicated participant. Listen in for a heartfelt conversation about what makes the PMC so special. Discover the powerful sense of community, the emotional mome...
The Accidental Bicycle Tourist
Imagine setting out on a bicycle tour for world peace, only to be chased by machine-gun-toting militias in Syria, get dangerously ill from rancid kidney beans in the Sahara, and be forced by border guards to take a huge detour to Jerusalem, only to get tear gassed upon arrival. That was Alan Stillman’s reality. In the late ‘80s, Alan embarked on a wild 15,000-mile journey that was less about quiet reflection and more about surviving incredible mishaps and adapting to foreign cultures. Hear ho...
