For Those Who Can't: The Story of the First U.S. North-South Bicycle Record

A NEW WORLD RECORD FOR MENTAL HEALTH.On September 30th 2019 I left on a journey down the Atlantic Coast of the United States. From Madawaska Maine on the border of Canada to the southernmost point Key West Florida I rode for 11 days 9 hours and 33 minutes covering 2288 miles and set a new Guinness World Record for the Fastest Crossing of America by Bicycle (North to South). A month before the original start date I was hit by a car totaling my bike and leaving me with a long list of injuries including a torn meniscus and concussion.While cycling 17+ hours a day my epic adventure had me facing extreme weather multiple attempted robberies and dark suppressed memories. This story tells of massive triumphs in both body and mind all for a very important cause: The National Alliance on Mental Illness.Ive lost multiple friends to the terrible disease called depression all while being anxiety ridden and suffering with it myself. Through endurance sports like cycling I have found a better version of myself. This is my attempt to give back to the ultra-endurance community I have gained so much from. My hope is to inspire others to ride run swim ski and hike their ways to a clearer happier life. You are not alone in lifes journey!