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Wild Ideas Worth Living

Bikepacking Through History with Erick Cedeño

Nov 28, 2023
Erick Cedeño, a biker with a passion for history, discusses his bikepacking adventures along historical routes, including the Underground Railroad and the journey of the Iron Riders. He shares his favorite moments, encounters with kindness, and desire to connect with ancestors who traveled along these paths, shedding light on the racism they faced. Through combining his love for history and bikepacking, Erick educates others on overlooked aspects of American history.
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Quick takeaways

  • Erick Cedeño combines his passion for history, biking, and cultural immersion by retracing historical routes in the US, appreciating the pioneers of outdoor and bike-packing history.
  • Throughout his bike-packing journeys, Erick experiences kindness and genuine interest from strangers, challenging stereotypes about safety while biking long distances.

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Connecting Outdoor History with Bike-Packing

Eric Sedano, also known as the bicycle nomad, combines his passion for history, biking, and cultural immersion by bike-packing along historical routes in the US. He retraced the journey of the 1897 Bicycle Corps of the US Army, rode the Pacific Coast Highway, and followed the Underground Railroad. By researching and immersing himself in the stories and experiences of those who traveled these paths before him, Eric celebrates the often overlooked pioneers of outdoor and bike-packing history.

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