Why We Travel, Why We Ride
International Travel Writing with a Focus on Cycle Tourism
Why We Travel, Why We Ride
International Travel Writing with a Focus on Cycle Tourism
I'm Now on Substack
'Why We Ride' Features California, Pacific Northwest Cycling Destinations
I launched my "Why We Ride" Substack publication in November 2024 to post travel articles that appeal to my readers' interests. I add a new article every week, typically on Thursdays. Readers are encouraged to sign up for a free subscription (below) and receive new content via email.
New Travel Book Explores Oregon's Back Roads
'Cycling Across Oregon' Highlights Experiences, Discoveries on the State's Scenic Bikeways
Cycling Across Oregon follows a group of friends as they set out to explore the state’s 17 official scenic bikeways in a single year. Join them as they traverse Oregon’s diverse landscapes – across fertile farmland, around towering Douglas firs, and past high desert sagebrush – and discover what they encounter along the way.
This memoir narrates an exploration of Oregon using these bike routes as a road map. Stand in ruts created by countless wagons on the Oregon Trail. Meet the owners of a ghost town and gaze upon the intricate beauty of the Painted Hills. Travel along as they pedal over the Cascades, bike through historic covered bridges, and climb the state’s oldest standing lighthouse.
Meet a hiker trekking solo over the Pacific Crest Trail and admire the perseverance of a cyclist going coast to coast across America. Detour to loop around Crater Lake and its dazzling, deep blue water. Follow the same paths native peoples took, witnessing the land as they did.
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Coming soon to Oregon bookstores.
About Dan Shryock
Dan is an award-winning journalist producing freelance travel magazine and website content with a primary focus on cycle tourism. As a seasoned writer, Dan captures and delivers descriptive and useful information to each target audience.
Travel Writing
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