A 2,935-Mile Bike Ride Across America
A lifetime dream with purpose completed October 7th, 2025!
Rode from San Diego, CA to Tybee Island, GA, September 10th, 2025 - October 10th, 2025 - 2,935 miles in 28 days!
*Averaged 104.9 miles and 4,100 feet of climbing per day — 15.5 mph over 6.8 hours in the saddle on average per day.
*Most importantly, we have raised over $30,000 for Marion Medical Mission and $4,550 for Kids Chance of Michigan and awareness for both Organizations!
You can still give to either group directly by hitting the “Donate” button and you can learn more about the “ups and downs” of the 28 day daily trek by hitting the “Blog” button below. Though the journey’s complete, the causes remain — please keep sharing, supporting, and believing in the power of these missions!
“Coast to Coast” ride update:
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Updated 10/15, 5:00 pm EST
I’m using Garmin Connect LiveTrack, which shares my location and speed while I ride. Check back here for future ride links!
Why I rode—thank you for joining me!
We have funded the Marion Medical Mission’s Field Officer salary and have raised enough to help build 46.5 wells and a significant portion of 1 Kid’s Chance scholarship! Hit the donate button to continue helping!
I bicycled coast-to-coast to fulfill a lifelong dream—and to give it purpose. We fundraised for two organizations that I’m deeply committed to: Marion Medical Mission, which brings clean water to rural Africa, and Kids’ Chance of Michigan, which provides scholarships to children of severely or fatally injured workers. This journey was fully self-funded, and it was organized through PAC Tour. After a lifetime of riding and months of focused training, I was ready—and the time was finally right. Together, we have made a difference — thank you for joining me!
When the Dream Started…
Riding across the U.S. has been a dream of mine since the 7th grade, after finishing my first 200-mile ride on Belle Isle in Detroit. Growing up in Westland, MI, some of my best memories are biking with my dad and one of my best friends, Mike Scott—to places like Chicago, Niagara Falls, Milwaukee, Pinery Park (Ontario, Canada) and Mackinac Island. Now, as I approach 60, it’s time to finally ride from the Pacific to the Atlantic. It was so cool that Mike joined me to ride a segment in Alabama!
I stepped away from cycling in my 20s, but picked it back up when my sons were old enough to ride along in a trailer or tag-along bike. Since then, it’s become much more than a hobby—it’s how I help stay grounded physically, mentally, and spiritually. Over the past 20 years, I’ve ridden solo to Northern Michigan, raced, commuted, explored new cities and countries, and have enjoyed social rides with my wife Julie and close friends. I’ve tackled one-day rides over 300 miles and crossed Michigan in a single day—more than once. For years I averaged nearly 5,000 miles annually. But when I lost both my father and father-in-law within a few weeks of each other 2 years ago, that rhythm paused. Their passing reminded me how short and sacred life is. I’m healthy, grateful, and ready to finally chase this dream.
From Coast to Coast!
On September 10, 2025, I started my biggest cycling challenge yet: 2,935 miles in 28 days, from San Diego to Tybee Island with PAC Tour. I trained hard since December—despite a rough start with kidney stones. This ride wasn’t just about distance; it was about giving back while I have the opportunity. I’m grateful for great health to have done this and was inspired by my faith, my late father, and my mom, whose lifelong volunteering continues to influence my path.
Itinerary
Together, we can make a difference…
A heartfelt thank you to Julie, my wife—her love, support, and steady encouragement have made this ride possible.
I’m honored to have taken on this journey, which was supported by my faith, family, friends, and community. Your support—through donations, prayers, or words of encouragement—meant more than I can say.
Thank you for being part of this with me.
With gratitude,
Patrick Murphy
