Tom and Roger are Seattle-area gravel cycling buddies and activists who are constantly exploring and creating new gravel and dirt routes in the PNW. Tom is the organizer of the Olympic Gravel Circumnavigation. Roger initiated the meet and greet station at the top of Norway Hill/Blythe Park in Bothell.
In this conversation they talk about ways of persisting through difficulties on long rides, and their plans for XWA 2024.
Tom had previously completed the Cross Washington bikepacking route twice. 2024 marks his third finish:
Total Time: 06d:10h:59m
Finish Time: 5/25/2024, 5:59:30 PM
Final Position: 13 out of 45
Average Speed: 4.7 MPH
Daily Average Distance: 112.9 miles
2024 was Roger’s second attempt at finishing. This year he scratched at mile 267 of 729.
Thanks to Annie Bilotta, Aune Teitz, and Keri Begere for the interview, and to Recycled Cycles and Recycled Cycles Racing for their support.
