Biking for Obama

I was interviewed on Saturday by the Bicycle Advocacy show “Bike Talk”.  My interview comes up first, and was followed by conversations with Jim C of Orange20 Bikes, talks about the Cranksgiving Charity event, Racing, advocacy, Graffiti, and the California Vehicle Code.

Check out KillRadio’s link here: http://www.killradio.org/proginfo.php?id=1245

Let me know what you think!

I was helped out today by Jimmy Lizama, the creator of the now non-profit advocate and shop called the Bicycle Kitchen.  I’ve decided that they are such an impressive and admirable organization that I want to do my best to contribute and give back.  So right now I’m working out the details with the org.  In recent days my [...] Continue Reading…

Heres the route I’ll be taking through the first 3 states.  Know anyone along the way? PLEASE let me know so we can connect!

I went to Cranksgiving last night, a charity started by messengers in NYC that wanted to give back to those in need.  Awesome energy.. All i can say is that I am more motivated now than ever before.  I started off feeling somewhat bashful about my trip, but nearly everyone that i approached reacted to me with such positivity [...] Continue Reading…

Newly improved and edited by my new cinematographer Albert Vazquez!

The biggest and bestest fundraiser for this trip yet!
MASSAGE-ATHON: Saturday November 29th
How can you help me get across the country? Well, I’ve decided to put my hands to work and use my God-given talents as a massage therapist to raise money to support the trip.  This Saturday, November 29th I’m having a Massage-athon and will be taking donations in [...] Continue Reading…

I completed my first major ride of my life yesterday.  My first Century and then some, 115 miles in total from downtown LA to  San Diego (well actually about 20 miles north of downtown SD). Our group was 15 in total that started out, and we ended up with 11 riding Amtrak back from the Encinitas station.

My thoughts on [...] Continue Reading…

On the evening of December 2 2008, Ryan Bowen will embark on an epic ride across the country, starting in Los Angeles, California, arriving January 20th in the nation’s capital at the Inauguration of Barack Obama. Pedaling for PROGRESS and cycling for CHANGE, Bowen will document the American people’s experience through photographic and film documentation. Diverse perspectives will be [...] Continue Reading…

Here’s a list of the equipment needs I have that you can support: If you can support financially or have any of the following items, I’d appreciate it so much!
Here’s a good way of looking at my upcoming costs for a 45 Day Bike Across America 

$20 donation will feed me for 2 days
$50 donation will secure a hotel for [...] Continue Reading…

As an undergraduate student leader Ryan served the Occidental College community in a myriad of ways. He coordinated and implemented innovative programs concerning multiculturalism, and consciousness within the community. Ryan was elected the second Black President of the Associated Student’s and served his term documenting the history of multiculturalism on campus.

Ryan admires Barack Obama, relating to his background to [...] Continue Reading…