Cycling Pioneer

Cycling Pioneer recounts Lon Haldeman's epic 1981 ride from New York to California and back, a feat that redefined the limits of endurance cycling.

The book details his journey on primitive equipment, navigating with paper maps, and relying on family and friends as his support crew.

Haldeman's achievements, including his pivotal role in the first Race Across America, helped launch the modern era of ultra-distance cycling and inspired a generation of endurance athletes.