Started in 2023 we are on a mission to slow down travel. Traveling slowly with only what you need imparts knowledge that can be brought back to your everyday life.
Every Trip Shares Purpose
Slow Down
Modern society imposes fast. Fast food, same day delivery, instant credit approvals. Lest you have time to think about what you are doing, saying yes to or no. We believe fast is not better, 300 miles on a bike does not compare to 3000 on a plane.
Appreciation
In taking our time we appreciate more of the world around us. There is no such thing as wasting time. Of course there are times that are cherished and time that blends together in amnesia. Time is what we have and we use every bit of it, we strive to appreciate this fact.
Essentialism
The great thing about only having what you need is seeing how little that truly is. One my first bike tour I ended it with at least a third less then what I started. By weight I think it was closer to half. How may things do we cary out of fear.
Meaning
In life like adventure you have to make your own meaning. Meaning comes in many sizes, goals, connection, happiness, opportunity, people, challenge, family, success, a hot coffee in the morning. Like Camus said “you will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.”
Cooperation
A good adventure forces cooperation. You will be part of the team not just a guest. From planing to execution you can be as involved as you would like. The best parts of any trip is walking away with new memories, friends, and if not the next adventure an idea of where we can go together.
Self Sufficiency
At first this value may seem in conflict with our other purpose cooperation. Full self sufficiency is an illusion but a degree of it is vital to all of our values. Our goal is that at the end of any of our trips you would be comfortable to do it again on your own. Even to have the skills to do another completely different trip without us.