Scott Stoll's Bicycle Ride Around the World

4 years, 41,444 Kilometers (25,752 miles), 50 Countries,
6 Continents and 4 moments of enlightenment

I asked myself, "If I could do anything, what would I do?" My answer was to ride a bicycle around the world until I discovered happiness and the meaning of life. I cycled every inch to meet my goal of circumnavigating the globe under my own steam. (The equatorial circumference of the planet is 40,077 KM.) And, that’s not including my 10,609-Kilometer warm-up ride across the USA from border to border and coast to coast.

Read my story in:
• The New York Times
• The San Francisco Chronicle
• The Milwaukee Journal
• The San Diego Tribune

Listen to a radio interview:
• Wisconsin Public Radio
• Around the world radio
• Around the world radio. Part II

More media coverage:
• Favorites
• Recent

Winner of the 2007 Spirit of Adventure Award

Presented by the Los Angeles Council of Hostelling International USA. Thanks for giving me the opportunity for sharing my adventure.

Download their newsletter (PDF) about the award and a nice article about my trip.

Falling Uphill
One man's quest for happiness

Re-live and re-imagine bicycling around the world in quest of happiness. I've traveled the world by bicycle to discover the "secrets" of life, and I've spent many more years to digest my trip, exemplify the lessons learned and create a book that I believe is both entertaining and enlightening: I almost die, fall in love, find "God" and discover the meaning of life — what more from a story could you ask for?

Falling Uphill
Dreams for the young adventurer

The young adult's edition of Falling Uphill is here. Hundreds of photos and frequently asked questions. Plus advice how to make your dream a reality right now!

By the Seat of My Pants
Lonely Planet

Scott has a co-starring role in
Edwin Tucker's "Let the Buyer Beware".