About the Interview
On a whim, Stephanie decides to take off across the USA by bicycle. This is her very first tour, but she’s not letting a lack of experience stop her from cycling coast to coast.
Touring Talk episode 1: Cycling Solo across the USA by worldbiking
Name:
Stephanie Chee
Age:
24
Country:
Australia
Route:
Across the USA from the Pacific to the Atlantic via Adventure Cycling’s Northern Tier Route.
We crossed paths:
In Eureka, Montana
Time taken to plan the tour:
24 hours!
Experience:
A regular cycle commuter who’s decided to try her hand at touring.
Bike and Gear:
All last-minute purchases from REI. About $1,000 all inclusive.
Wishes she’d brought:
A folding bowl and water bladder
Why she loves bike touring:
Gets you off the beaten track and in contact with all sorts of regular folks.
Meet a Cyclist: Stephanie Chee cycles solo across the USA
