Doug Cycled 50 states in one year for our Veterans, military and families
The Journey:
An Inspired Ride
The Tour
​ONE BIKE, ONE DREAM
​Living our dreams may not always be possible. Yet, when we care enough - we withstand the toughest conditions, dig deep and discover the power within. ​With no experience, find out why this husband and wife team thrived against the odds to make a difference.
Stats at a Glance
Time Frame: 1 Year
Dates: 7 Oct 2010-
6 Oct 2011
Elevation Climbed:
548,651 ft
Distance: 18,067 mi
Avg/Day: 61 mi
# States: 50
Start: Watertown, NY
End: Keaau, HI
Two veterans, Doug Adams (Cyclist) and his wife Deb
Lewis (CEO-Chief Everything Officer), with their little dog
Daisy (Boss), embarked the 7th of October 2010 on a year-
long cycling tour of the United States to educate and inspire
Americans to pay attention to what REALLY helps our veterans,
military & families. Along the way as Doug cycled over 18,067
miles, they collected and shared stories about people, organizations
and communities making a difference. As of 6 October 2011, Doug
completed his last day of cycling where he started just after midnight
and cycled around the Big Island of Hawaii, riding 221 miles and climbing
over 14,170 ft in a single day to finish back at his ancestral home of Kea'au.
When engaging local communities during the Tour, Deb and Doug looked for
every opportunity to learn and share what each community identified as
effective ways to support local veterans, military & families. The legacy of Tour
will continue on through the stories and experiences Doug and Deb plan to share.