Shoutout Colorado recently ran an article about my book. You can find the article by clicking below. Meet Tom Sweeney: Cyclist, Teacher,...

I had the pleasure of speaking at the opening meeting of the Pedal Bicycle Club in Loveland on Thursday. Below is an excerpt of my talk,...

Thank you Voyage Denver for featuring me on your site. I needed a marketing boost. It seems that every time I try to promote Lisbon to...

Today marks TEN YEARS since I last drove my car to school! To honor the occasion, below is an excerpt from Lisbon to Shanghai in Four...

I have a lot of cheap suitcases in my garage. Point-to-point bicycle touring is funny that way. When you fly somewhere, you have to pack...

Xinjiang Province is a beautiful place, and it’s tragic what is happening to the Uyghur population there. When I rode across the province...

When I first started researching bicycle touring in Kazakhstan, I came across a blog that showed images of dirt roads and sand. I...

My father died on May 9th, 2020, but his mental decline started years earlier. The clues were small at first, and seemingly...

I was nervous about pedaling alone across Turkey in 2016. The following excerpt is taken from several points in the book and blended...

In 2016, I left behind western Europe and continued east, crossing four nations that were once part of Yugoslavia. The following excerpts...

In 2009, I lost 35 pounds in five months. My life changed forever, both for better and worse. The repercussions and consequences of the...

One of the most interesting things in Portugal were the cork trees. I found it fascinating that the bark itself is stripped to produce...

From the Prologue, in which I address the question: "Why?"

Coming out August 26th, 2021. #bicycletouring