He Rode 3,461 Miles to Visit His 101-Year-Old Dad

In this episode of Life in Motion, Jeremy talks with Taylor Nichols, host of Bike Talk Radio, fresh off a 3,461-mile bike ride from California to his childhood home in Michigan. The reason behind the ride made the journey even more meaningful: connecting his daughters, who are beginning their adult lives, with his 101-year-old father—with a handwritten letter carried along the way. Taylor shares stories from 53 days on the road, the strangers who went far out of their way to help him, and what traveling by bike taught him about people, perspective, and slowing down enough to actually see the world around you. It’s a conversation about family, kindness, adventure, and why sometimes the best plan is simply to start.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $54,362 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 270 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.