Episode 61: Scouting Bike Tour Across the US with Ed Billings
“You are opening yourself up to the power of vulnerability and the kindness of strangers. ”
In this episode, Ed Billings, a realtor from Chapel Hill, NC, cycling enthusiast, and Boy Scout Troop Leader, joins us to share his story of taking 7 Boy Scouts on a cross-country bike-packing trip from Wilmington, NC to Florence, Oregon. The 66-day journey went through 11 states and was over 4,000 miles. Ed also discusses:
2:40 - His background
4:00 - An overview of the trip
7:00 - How did this trip happen
18:00 - What went through his mind during the moments of adversity
22:00 - Stories and unexpected challenges on the trip
26:10 - The experience of the boys on the trip and their transformation
33:10 - Recalling moments when the group was in flow together
40:40 - People and charities during their trip
46:30 - How this trip changed him
52:50 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Ed on his website EdBillings.com and the foundation the troop raised money for on BikeLoud.org and BeLoudSophie.org.
See below for photos Ed shared from this adventure.
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