America on Two Wheels

Biking Coast to Coast in Search of Human Stories

By: David King

Narrated by: David King

In 2015, 36-year-old Chicago resident David King finds himself at a personal and professional crossroads. Feeling bored and restless, he longs to strike out on a crazy journey in a quest for beauty, kindness, and inspiration as to where his life should go from here. Having taken up biking as a hobby, he consults a map of the United States and, in a spur-of-the-moment decision, vows to ride across the country—from San Diego to Miami.

Over the course of four months, America on Two Wheels: Biking Coast to Coast in Search of Human Stories follows David’s journey as he pedals more than 3,000 miles across mountains, desert, bayou, and tropical flatlands, overcoming physical and mental challenges in pursuit of a destination he's not sure he'll even reach. Painting a tableau of adventure and a world of possibility in the vein of Jack Kerouac or Paul Theroux, he introduces listeners to an unforgettable cast of characters and their unsung acts of kindness. David invites the listener to join him on a journey through fear, doubt, patience, and discovery—not just across a continent, but toward a profound lesson of gratitude.

Part travelogue, part memoir, part spiritual journey, America on Two Wheels is an ode to pursuing the open road with an open heart.

©2022 David King (P)2022 David King

Skilled writer with a great voice

I felt like I was along for the ride! I loved hearing David King narrate his own experience with insight and passion. Using humor and
heartwarming stories, he elevates conversations and events into powerful moments of human connection and heartache. Nicely paced with beautiful descriptions and philosophical inquiries, this book unites humanity. A meaningful cross country adventure for readers who enjoy well written stories and are interested in travel and relationships.