UC grad becomes first to bike through 48 states

Phil Nagel, a 23-year-old recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati completed an 8,200 mile bike ride across the country on Saturday, September 13.  In the process Nagel has become the first cyclist to ride through all lower 48 states. Nagel began the journey roughly two months ago on July 20 from Tipp City near Dayton, Ohio and had intended on completing the route in 48 days.  This goal was set back due to some inclement weather and detours.  Overall his route was nearly four times as long as the famous Tour-de-France. Read full article here.

Phil Nagel, a 23-year-old recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati completed an 8,200 mile bike ride across the country on Saturday, September 13.  In the process Nagel has become the first cyclist to ride through all lower 48 states.

Nagel began the journey roughly two months ago on July 20 from Tipp City near Dayton, Ohio and had intended on completing the route in 48 days.  This goal was set back due to some inclement weather and detours.  Overall his route was nearly four times as long as the famous Tour-de-France.

Read full article here.

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