Coast to Coast on a Tandem: Our Adventure Crossing the USA on a Bicycle Built for Two

Product Description

In many respects, Tracy and Peter Flucke are like many other active couples. They work a business together, they enjoy long-distance bicycling for exercise and fun, and their shared interests play a key role in building a strong and loving family. What sets them apart is the length to which they will go in the name of scratching their adventuresome itch – 4,362 miles to be exact.Climb aboard and join the Fluckes on their tandem bicycle for their 2014 unsupported trip across the Northern Tier of the United States. Somehow, these determined personalities were able to endure the better part of seventy-two days within six inches of each other, surviving physical, logistical, and interpersonal challenges that made this an adventure of a lifetime.

Review

“Coast to Coast on a Tandem should be read cover to cover by anyone interested in the details of cross-country bike touring.” – Seth Portner, Executive Director, Warmshowers.org 

“Getting two perspectives on the same sequence of events was both different and quite entertaining. I wanted to keep reading to find out what Tracy thought about Peter and vice versa.”  – Andy Clarke, internally recognized bicycle policy and planning expert

” A fascinating read for anyone who has ever dreamed big.” – Jacob VanSickle, Executive Director, Bike Cleveland

“You will find yourselves drawn into their traveling adventure. This is just fun.”  – Tom Huber, former Wisconsin Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator

“Peter and Tracy take you on an adventure! Along the road, you can’t help but get caught up in the highs and lows of the journey. You anticipate what’s around the corner as they colorfully tell their story as individuals and as a couple. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself longing to explore!” – Christian Jensen, Executive Director, my TEAM TRIUMPH WI Chapter

About the Author

Tracy and Peter Flucke live in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where they are enthusiastic bicyclists, runners and outdoorsmen. They have completed three unsupported cross-country bicycle trips on their tandem: Northern Tier (2014); Mississippi River (2015); Route 66 (2016). Their first book,
Coast to Coast on a Tandem, Our Adventure Crossing the USA on a Bicycle Built for Two, is based on their 2014 unsupported cross country bicycle trip across the Northern Tier of the United States.