Maybe its because I’ve been “on-the-go” for two months now, but my intuition tells me that slowing down is not going to be easy.  In fact, it might not even have to happen at all.  In the interviews and conversations I had in the days leading up to the inauguration everyone seemed to pop the question, “What are you going to do next?”  Well, since I’m all the way on the opposite coast, the easy answer- “I’m goin to Disneyland!”- didnt really work.

So what do I do from here on out?

I’ve crossed an entire continent on my bicycle; received international media attention for what I’ve done, met countless amazing individuals along my journey; been welcomed into DC by Congressmen; got the hottest ticket of 2009 (a SEATED one at that!). It would seem like everything I could have dreamed came true.  I must say that this entire endeavor–accidents, frustrations, and pain aside– was quite possibly the most positive thing I have ever been involved in.  To cap it off, I was able to sit with everyday people involved in the campaign way up near the front of the crowd.  (I could see Obama’s shoulder for most of his speech-the media tower obstructed the rest of him).

My frenzied travel schedule made it difficult to maintain the level of lucidity that I had intended to provide with this blog.  Now that I have had a few days of rest, and haven’t ridden much in over a week—this NYC winter is proving to be a little too bitter for my SoCal style—I actually have some time to really think about what went on these past two months, and let you in on the experience as well.

While the future is uncertain at the moment I’ll let you in on a couple developments in my, as well as my team members here at Biking for Obama.

On Sunday Josh and Albert and me all met with Sven Melkers, of Helmers and Melkers an entertainment and sports media agency.  He’s interested in promoting our gang in Europe, and seeing where the bicycle touring can take us.  I’m pretty excited about the prospect, and while I’m not getting my hopes up too high, I have strong feelings that something advantageous can work out for all of us.

As for an update on where we’re at today: We are sleeping in an editing studio. Literally. Josh Apter of  the Manhattan Edit Workshop , has set us up in order to start the post production process of our documentary. I really couldn’t have asked for a better situation (well maybe having showers, but I don’t stink so much now that I’m not cycling 6 hours a day).  Josh is an awesome guy, he heard about my story in early January and sent a cinematographer to film my last week in Virginia.

Anyway, I’ll be keeping everyone more updated with details on future projects as this week progresses.  Gotta get back to work!

Ryan Bowen: As a photographer, has been documenting the entire journey.  Also works in the health industry as a massage therapist in Los Angeles, CA.  A 2008 graduate of Occidental College with a BA in Religious Studies and Spanish Literature. Contact him at ryan@bikingforobama.com

Albert Vazquez: Filmmaker: contact: albert@bikingforobama.com

Albert is a 2008 grad of Occidental College with a BA in Film and Visual Arts.  He’s got long hair and is from Anaheim, CA.

Julian Mitchell: mrhardwrk@gmail.com Representative Publicity expert. Julian is currently attending Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Samu Mzizi: admin@bikingforobama.com

Official Webmaster and Tshirt Manufacturer.  This guy tirelessly keeps you all updated on everything going on in the media.  He’s awesome, if you ever need a webmaster, talk to Samu!

Kenjus Terrel Watson: ktw127@psu.edu

A man who is gifted with words.  A masters student at Penn State University, Academic, Philosopher and Social Justice Advocate who has blessed me with friendship and his wisdom.

Eleni Polakoff: eleni@bikingforobama.com SAG support driver, and on-road representative.  Eleni graduated from Occidental College in 2008 and plans on attending law school in the future.

Joshua Atteberry: Joined me in Austin, TX and has ridden the whole way since!  You could be like Josh!