One Wheel-Many Spokes: USA by Unicycle

I am at the Statue of Liberty with the One Wheel Crew! I literally cried when I read this part of the book. I could feel what it was like to accomplish this ride, and I could feel what it was like to be on the support crew too!! I am not traveling from Alaska this summer, so this has been a wonderful experience from my armchair or sittng on my deck. Beautiful writing and deep meaning are all part of this book. Congrats to those who made it possible! I am headed to the Pacific now, as Lars rides back!

I wanted to take the trip again as soon as I put "One Wheel, Many Spokes" down.? Like other books on distance cycling ("Pedaling the Ends of the Earth", "Miles From Nowhere" and, of course, "It's Not About the Bike"), One Wheel is less about the bike and more about life and living.?? Lars is a remarkable person and his straightforward storytelling managed to capture me completely.? I had tears in my eyes for much of the book and was touched by what he saw and reflected on throughout his journey.? His connection with "the human experience" and that connection with the land resonated powerfully with me and I am lucky to have participated with him and his wonderful (extended) family in his journey.

What a remarkable person! What a remarkable story! We are into the new Millennium and still so many of us only focus on ourselves yet here is a man who looked beyond himself to see the needs of others and to find a way to connect with our country on a very visceral and yet spiritual level. Importantly, he did not do this alone but with the daily support of a very loving family, friends and innumerable strangers.This book has more than a little for everyone--a bit of history, geography, spirituality, community--and a lot of love and friendship.My knees hurt just reading this!!!

What a great story. Very well-written and easy to read, with plenty of description, Lars Clausen weaves the story of his unicycle trip across the country, his family support, his personal theology and his passion for life. As a person who lives in Nome, Alaska... I found this book to be an excellent description of not only life here on the Seward Peninsula, but also of many other places around the country. Clausen writes about his ups and downs and not just on the trail. You will find yourself rooting for him and his family as they patch together their RV and follow a path through all 50 states. Quotes from Mark Twain, histories of Native American people, lots of food descriptions and true determination make this a wonderful read for anytime and anywhere.

One Wheel Many Spokes: USA By Unicycle is the unique story of Lars Clausen's one man, 50-state, unicycle trip. From the West Coast to the Statue of Liberty and back again, One Wheel Many Spokes is a inspired and inspiring account of the joy an adventure, and along the way, observing different flavors of regional way of life, as well as simple ponderings while putting effort into the pedals. One Wheel Many Spokes is a travelogue like no other and very highly recommended reading.