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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,...
Thomas Sweeney
Sep 17, 20221 min read
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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,...
Thomas Sweeney
May 8, 20225 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Feb 28, 20221 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Jan 18, 20225 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Oct 30, 20215 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 18, 20212 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 15, 20212 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 12, 20212 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 9, 20212 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 5, 20213 min read
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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...
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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Prologue: Lisbon to Shanghai in Four Summers
From the Prologue, in which I address the question: "Why?"
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 1, 20211 min read
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Lisbon to Shanghai in Four Summers: A Memoir
Coming out August 26th, 2021. #bicycletouring
Thomas Sweeney
Aug 1, 20211 min read
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