Introducing the proposed InnerTuba Tour from Midwest to NorthWest USA…. A steady stream of generous folks are coming forward in support of this venture. As at March ’24, a minimum of around $5,000 is sought; $9,000 would secure a much more extensive and impressive tour… You too can donate to help turn the tour from an idea to a reality.

First, please read on ….

Many will know that I want to return to Minnesota, USA. Funds allowing, I’ll undertake a circular performance tour within the state, then pedal off to the NorthWest Pacific Coast.

Leaving Minnesota, the journey visits North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington States. Here are a few statistics about the journey West….

Picking up The Adventure Cycling Association Northern Tier Route in Bemidji (near Walker) Minnesota, then, heading to the coastal town of Anacortes, Washinton State…..

– The total distance, without any side trips is 1955 miles. Let’s call it 2,000.

– Averaging 30 miles per day that would take 67 concecutive days. Add to that 33 non travel days – set aside for performances and media opportunities – the tour becomes 100 days. This follows the successful model of The InnerTuba Mississippi River Tour ’23

– The journey goes from sea level to a high of 5,575 feet, at Sherman Pass, Washington State.

– The total number of feet climbed over the 2,000 miles is 90,830. Whilst that’s more than 3 times the height of Everest, you do get to wizz down hill quite a bit too ! Here are some Adventure Cycling Association elevation statistics for the entire journey – which they divide into 5 sections:

– The weather is unlikely to be as stiflingly hot and humid as in the Deep South and Midwest Summer this year. very good !

For this ambitious journey to get the green light, a minimum $5,000 need be raised – please consider what support you can offer !