Computing Across America: The Bicycle Odyssey of a High-Tech Nomad

I bought this book (signed by the author) at the 1987 Comdex, and just finished re-reading it. Although it is a bit heavy on Steven's encounters with *lots* of young ladies during his 10,000 mile bike ride, it is interesting and enjoyable to read. One interesting aspect is the technology of his computer on his bike --- a very far cry from today's *very* powerfull computers!If you like technology and adventure, you probably... Read Full Review

It was after his Phil Donahue Show back in 1988 that we started to write back and forth. Those were the days before most Americans even knew how to program a VCR and here was Steve on his high tech bike with the bells and whistles and ability to do email and even receive messages at the end of the day, etc., and all powered by solar panels. His story begins in Telluride, CO and he sets out to ride this bike across America... Read Full Review

Imagine being so fed up with the day to day activities of a ho-hum suburban life, a typical job, a typical car, etc. that one day you decide to cash it all in......for a bike!! And dump your fiance while you're at it.Steven Roberts did just this. Sold the house, cars, quit his job to begin his long (and true) trek across the United States. Armed with a CB, a sattelite uplink, a laptop computer, and other high tech gadgets... Read Full Review

Tired and desperate behind a boring desk job, Steven K. Roberts breaks free with a recumbent bicycle of his own design, trekking cross country while writing the book via mobile computing technology. His adventures are entertaining and written in a candid, personal style that makes you appreciate his quest for romance while proving definitively the value of mobile telecommuting--even from the wilds of rural Colorado. His... Read Full Review