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EP-234 THE ROAD UNPAVED: Risa August’s Journey Across North America


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What happens when life throws you its hardest challenges — and you decide to face them on a bicycle?

In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, Richard talks with Risa August, author of The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike. Her memoir chronicles her ride from Canada to Mexico while navigating a rare pituitary disease and the collapse of her marriage.

Risa shares how cycling became a vehicle for resilience, healing, and rediscovery. From the fatigue of post-surgery recovery to relentless rainstorms, from group dynamics on the road to finding unexpected strength in vulnerability, her story is a powerful reminder that adventure is not just about distance — it’s about courage.

 

👉 To learn more, visit:

  • Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Unpaved-Border-Brain-Tumor-ebook/dp/B0CLZ19WHX?ref_=ast_author_dp
  • Website: https://www.risaaugust.com/
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