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Age: 19,
Hometown: Leesburg, FL,
Major: Philosophy
Skyler Kern is out to prove that adventures still exist. In the search to do something epic, he came up with the idea of biking across America.
What's an interesting fact about you?
Towering over my parents, I am the tallest person in my family. I am 5'5.
What do you expect the greatest challenge to be?
I hear I may be destroyed by an 18-wheeler while riding through Texas.
Who is a personal hero of yours?
My grandfather. He took nothing and made it into something. The world claims that's not possible.
What is your biggest fear?
Taking advantage of what I've been given.
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Age: 21,
Hometown: Jupiter, FL and Paris, FR
Major: Finance
Nick Soilleux is seeking an adventure worthy of his future children's expectations.
How would you say you lead your life?
No worries, no drama, just happy.
Share an interesting fact about yourself.
I'm both a French and American citizen.
What's your favorite food?
Un baguette.
What's your biggest fear on this trip?
Coming home in a body bag :-).
Share an embarrassing story.
Sometime I pee sitting down.
What's gonna be the biggest challenge for you?
Mounting that bike day after day. Never giving up pedaling.
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Age:21,
Hometown: Orlando, FL,
Major: Rehabilitative Serv.
Maxx Mann is riding a bike in memory of his friend Robbie Erhart. "This one's for you buddy."
What motto do you live by?
Utimini Amore Sicut Butyrum.
What is your favorite food?
Filet Mignon Oscar; Med. rare a la potatoes au gratin with a five cheese reduction and a glass of Au Bon Climate.
Share a life-long dream.
I want to be an MD.
What is your greatest talent?
I am a Super Smash Bros. prodigy.
Who is your personal hero?
My younger brother, Carson. If you know him, you understand.
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Age: 23,
Hometown: Atlanta, GA,
Major: Telecom Production
Cory Draper is out to do what he loves. Making movies and making adventure. Also, people tell him he looks like Justin Timberlake.
Share a life-long dream.
I'd love to work in Sport Broadcasting. Or Power Rangering.
Name a personal hero.
I've got a couple: Jesus, Spider-Man, and Hulk Hogan. Seriously.
What are you most looking forward to on this trip?
We will be passing through Arizona while the Braves are in town to play the Diamond Backs. Yes, of all the things that I will see, baseball excites me the most…do I have a problem?
What do you expect to be the greatest challenge for you personally?
Not killing Chris... I mean, look at him...
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Age: 20,
Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL,
Major: Zoology
Kaylyn Brickey, the essential trip mom, grew up with a life of adventure and hopes to continue that trend. She raisies money to make adventures like this possible for everyone.
What is your favorite food?
My mom's spaghetti. It's one of the few things I know how to cook, so expect it to be a frequent meal on this trip.
Why do you expect to be the greatest challenge for you personally?
Surviving for 40-some-odd days with only man-conversation.
What motto do you live by?
It's good to have an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end.
What is your biggest fear for this trip?
A cyclist getting hurt. A crew person getting carsick.
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Age: 23,
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL,
Major: History
Chris Kirkland, or just "Kirky," is driving the crew car on this cross-country trip to see if he can't learn something about who he really is.
What do you expect to be the greatest challenge for you personally?
Keeping my temper in check and not snapping at everyone when things start to get tough.
Share a life-long dream.
My dream is to get married, start a family, and enjoy my life however I can.
What is your biggest fear?
Spiders and public speaking.
Share an embarrassing story.
I crashed my Jeep into my family's garage just before I bombed my SATs.
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