This is a rough markup of the route – don’t take it too literally, but it’s about right !

A steady stream of generous folks are coming forward in support of this venture. As at July ’25, securing a further $5,000 – $6,000 (depending on the cost of travel to and from UK / USA) will make it possible to confirm that the tour can go ahead. $10,000 will enable some useful investment in quality equipment upgrades too…

You can donate to help turn the idea to a reality – to have InnerTuba back on the road “Stateside” again. Be you a prospective “tour confirming” corporate sponsor, or a kindly fellow who wants to send some pennies, your support is appreciated. Please read on ….

“Connecticut Yankee Pedaller is once more sponsoring Jon in his continued adventure.  We are excited that he will be traveling extensively in the USA again. We understand that the total financial support necessary for Jon is lacking, so if you would like to chip in for Jon’s ride, please contact Jon directly or Connecticut Yankee Pedaller.  As a major sponsor for Innertuba the last two times he has traversed the Central U.S., we would be happy to answer any questions regarding InnerTuba’s upcoming Midwest to Northwest trip“. Dave Hendricks, Proprietor, Connecticut Yankee Pedaller. Chariton, Iowa, USA.

Want to be a Sponsor too ? Call Dave at CYP for the lowdown ! www.cypbikes.com/contact-us

Leaving Eastern Iowa, from the banks of the Mississippi River the intended, 3,000 mile journey crosses Iowa then visits South and North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington State and Oregon. Having passed through Portland, the end point is a little beyond Astoria, Oregon, on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Around 3,000 miles of varied, sometimes challenging terrain.

The Journey begins – The Quad Cities I 74 Bridge connects Western Illinois with Eastern Iowa……

Near Journey’s end – The Astoria-Megler Bridge connects Oregon with Washington State.

Whilst this toiur is truly ambitious, It’s follwing a proven, tested model !…..Once more, as in ’23, InnerTuba will engage with and perform to communities big and small all along the journey – for TV and radio stations, at assisted living centres for older people, in State Park Visitor Centers, in libraries, in people’s homes, in schools, with community bands and what else have you !…..

A photocall following a memorable house-concert in DeWitt, Iowa, back in ’23.

And, once more, as in ’23 money donated by generous people during the tour will be passed on to support children and young people with additional needs, all along the length of the tour route – giving back to the communities which InnerTuba will visit.

Hannibal, Missouri welcomed InnerTuba on 4th July, ’23 !

Following The Adventure Cycling Association’s Lewis and Clark Trail Route, it can be seen from the Association’s stats that there is a fair bit of climbing over the Rocky Mountains ! InnerTuba will ride sections 2 – 7:

Averaging about 30 miles per day that would take about 100 days. Add to that 50 plus non travel days – set aside for performances and media appearances – the tour becomes around 150 days, leaving Iowa in Early April and reaching the Pacific Coast by early September of the year we make it happen !

To help this ambitious project to get the green light, please consider what support you can offer, and donate here – Thank you !

With tuba players of the Quincy Park Band, Quincy, Illinois, 4th July ’23.