Thomas Sweeney
Shoutout Colorado Feature
Shoutout Colorado recently ran an article about my book. You can find the article by clicking below. Meet Tom Sweeney: Cyclist, Teacher,...
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Thomas Sweeney
- May 8
- 5 min
The Bikes We Ride
I had the pleasure of speaking at the opening meeting of the Pedal Bicycle Club in Loveland on Thursday. Below is an excerpt of my talk,...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Everyone Needs a Little Encouragement
Thank you Voyage Denver for featuring me on your site. I needed a marketing boost. It seems that every time I try to promote Lisbon to...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Jan 18
- 5 min
The Lost Chapter - Ride to School
Today marks TEN YEARS since I last drove my car to school! To honor the occasion, below is an excerpt from Lisbon to Shanghai in Four...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Oct 30, 2021
- 5 min
The Luggage Problem
I have a lot of cheap suitcases in my garage. Point-to-point bicycle touring is funny that way. When you fly somewhere, you have to pack...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
2017 Xinjiang Province
Xinjiang Province is a beautiful place, and it’s tragic what is happening to the Uyghur population there. When I rode across the province...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
2017: Jeep Trails of Western Kazakhstan
When I first started researching bicycle touring in Kazakhstan, I came across a blog that showed images of dirt roads and sand. I...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
2016: Lansing, Michigan
My father died on May 9th, 2020, but his mental decline started years earlier. The clues were small at first, and seemingly...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 12, 2021
- 2 min
2016: Turkey
I was nervous about pedaling alone across Turkey in 2016. The following excerpt is taken from several points in the book and blended...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 9, 2021
- 2 min
2016: Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia
In 2016, I left behind western Europe and continued east, crossing four nations that were once part of Yugoslavia. The following excerpts...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 5, 2021
- 3 min
2015: Alpe d'Huez
In 2009, I lost 35 pounds in five months. My life changed forever, both for better and worse. The repercussions and consequences of the...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
2015: Cycling Through Portugal
One of the most interesting things in Portugal were the cork trees. I found it fascinating that the bark itself is stripped to produce...
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 1, 2021
- 1 min
Prologue: Lisbon to Shanghai in Four Summers
From the Prologue, in which I address the question: "Why?"
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Thomas Sweeney
- Aug 1, 2021
- 1 min
Lisbon to Shanghai in Four Summers: A Memoir
Coming out August 26th, 2021. #bicycletouring
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