Tour de States - a cross-country bike trip benefitting the American Cancer Society

“I want to ride a bike across the country.”

When Skyler Kern told his friends about his goal, they laughed in his face. He couldn’t help but laugh a little himself. After all, it was a hurdle that couldn’t be cleared without a great deal of physical, emotional, and psychological strain. His optimism was met with replies of “You’re kidding, right?” and “You’re going to die.” But for Skyler, their skepticism only warmed the bike seat.

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Posted by Chris on May 04, 2009

Day two or three?

It is now day three for the trip, but for me it day two. Why is this? Well it's because I graduated from the University of Florida yesterday.

As the trip began and the guys where biking to Lake City on day one I was out with my family in Gainesville. So when day two rolled around and the guys started out I was sitting with UF's largest college waiting to walk across that stage and shake President Machen's hand. After the deed was done and I took all the post graduation pictures I jumped into a car with my older brother and his wife and was dropped off in Lake City. I met up with Cory and Kaylyn around 1pm on Sunday the 3rd. After a few hours of driving I met up with the bikers for the first time on the trip. This is where we played Indian Poker where the high card holder slaps the low card holder in the face. I lost the most and at one point was slapped by Maxx and Cory at the same time... Click "Read the rest!"

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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.

Find Skyler on Facebook...

Everyone at Theatre Strike Force
Rodney Jr. and Sr. at Newman's Auto Air
Paul Wales at Atlas Screen Printing

Francisco Birk
The Cherokee Motel in Blountstown, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Brickey

J, M, J, & J at Locomotion in Winter Park, FL

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