Michael K.

49 years old

Lives in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Consultant - does training for organization development - is taking a break from his job to do the trip

Reason for the trip: he is doing the tour to honor his 50th year

Siblings: 1 brother, 2 sisters

Riding: Cannondale T800

Packing: Panniers

Worked for the Peace Corp in Liberia.

Michael will be sticking with the TransAm route until Missoula, MT where he will be picking up the Lewis and Clark route - to the Northern Tier - to the North Lakes, through Michigan - and then on to Pennsylvania.