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Guests: Laura Killingbeck; Carlos Rogers & Robin Morton
I don’t think I’ve met a more fascinating person than adventurer Laura Killingbeck.
For example, how many of us know from a very young age who we are and what we want from life and then follow that desire into adulthood? Especially when we are talking about a rather solitary and independent life.
Laura Killingbeck is one of those people who DID know, and her story is incredibly compelling.
Laura is a naturalist – a hunter gatherer as she decided very early in life – and she has been on the move, writing and talking about her work, ever since.
Laura is a force of nature. She’s an award-winning writer, storyteller, and speaker and I was able to catch up with her while she was getting ready for a new project beginning May 20th.
In conjunction with the Orsa Credit Union, Laura is about to embark on her 2 
months-long “Choose the Bear” bike trip around the State of Michigan to raise awareness and support for survivors of domestic and economic abuse.
It’s just the latest in a long list of amazing adventures that Laura has been pursuing for most of her life.
You can follow Laura at laurakillingbeck.com as well as social media @laurakillingbeck. The “choose the bear tour” begins on May 20th and runs through July 20th. For more information, log on to choosethebeartour.org.
Then, in the second half of the show, we take a 180-degree turn when my guests are Carlos Rogers and Robin Morton. Carlos is one of the partners who owns the Philadelphia Cycling Classic and Robin is the race director.
After a 10-year absence, this iconic and well-loved event is back and just like that, Philadelphia is the proud host of a professional cycling race again.
Mark your calendar then plan your road trip to the city of brotherly love for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, and it’s going to be a momentous event.
In addition to world-class men’s and women’s pro racing on Philly streets- with equal prize money for both I might add – there is a festival, a citizen’s time trial, and the joy of being in one of the most interesting and historic cities in the country.
To learn more about the race and keep up with the news on who’s coming to 
the event, log on to philadelphiacyclingclassic.com. BTW, if you are planning on going, I’d book a hotel sooner rather than later!
Join me next time when I’ll be talking about Trek Across Maine’s long association with the Lung Association, the next episode in our series about interesting rides around the U.S. this summer and fall.