From Massachusetts to Key Largo: John Lauerman's 72-Day Bike Adventure and the Joy of Connection

From Massachusetts to Key Largo: John Lauerman's 72-Day Bike Adventure and the Joy of Connection

May 1, 2026 · 39 min · Season 6 · Episode 143

About this episode

John Lauerman shares his inspiring 72-day bike adventure from Massachusetts to Key Largo, highlighting the joy of connection and living without a plan.

Tell us about your Adventure! John Lauerman, at 67 years old, embarked on an extraordinary journey that many only dream of. He rode his bike from Massachusetts all the way to Key Largo, Florida, covering over 2,000 miles along the East Coast Greenway. What made this trip remarkable was not just the distance or the physical challenge, but the connections he made and the freedom he embraced by following a simple mantra: the plan was to have no plan.

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