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Today marks one year since I set out on my journey across the United States by bike in an effort to spread awareness for Parkinsons Disease. It got me thinking.... Q: How does one go beyond crossing a country? A: Circumnavigate one. #Ireland #Summer18 #ride4parkinsons

You're only here for a certain amount of time. Accomplish the things that matter most to you, put to rest the idea that proving yourself to anything or anyone matters. You are your biggest ally, opponent, and challenger. So instead of finding complacency in life continue to discover yourself in ways you never thought imaginable. As you pass one milestone create another. Give yourself a unique story to tell and continue to build upon it throughout your life. Don't wait, the clock doesn't. I can only imagine what's on the horizon. For now, this is Ride4Parkinsons signing off. Thanks to all who have followed my story, I hope it's been helpful. Until next time, Enjoy The Ride. -Matt

I'm sad to be leaving one of my favorite places on Earth... Thanks to the SLO crew for an amazing weekend of hiking camping and everything else

Friday vibes #ride4parkinsons #tourbiking #adventurecycling #bikepacking #bike #pch #wearegearhug

A kind family put me up in Los Olivos tonight! I'm on a beautiful property overlooking a valley of vineyards. #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #crosscountry #tourbiking #bike #wine #socal #losolivos

Flat tires build character, part 5 #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #bikepacking #bike #tourbiking #crosscountry #pch

And just like that I've successfully crossed the continental United States self-supported on a bike. I do continue to San Francisco for three more weeks before returning home, however this is a monumental accomplishment in itself. Thanks to all who have wished me safe travels throughout my journey, and for those who have hosted me, fed me and everything else. It's a pay it forward thing. #ride4parkinsons #crosscountry #adventurecycling #tourbiking #bikepacking #bike

One final ocean-less ride #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #crosscountry #bikepacking #tourbiking #bike #california

They say California is always a good idea, I couldn't agree more. I've finally reached the last state on my voyage across America and I couldn't be happier! #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #crosscountry #bikepacking #tourbiking #bike #california

It was an honor to be represented by The National Parkinson's Foundation as a guest speaker at the 2017 Parkinson Symposium in Rochester. This is why I #ride4parkinsons

The last state before the last state #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #tourbiking #bikepacking #bike #crosscountry #wearegearhug

I happened to run into the Hoover Dam on my way to Las Vegas. Opened in 1936, it creates Lake Mead and generates over 4.2 terawatt-hours per year (10^12), serving the electrical needs of over 8 million people in Arizona, southern California, and southern Nevada 🤔 #ride4parkinsons #bikepacking #arizona #nevada #adventurecycling #tourbiking #bike #hooverdam

Just a typical Friday morning.. God bless these United States 🇺🇸 #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #bikepacking #tourbiking #bike #arizona #guns

I'm a few days late but I've officially hit 2000 miles on the saddle! Shout out to @wegmans for being my 2000 mile sponsor! Ride on #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #bikepacking #tourbiking #bike #arizona #route66

Right before I tumbled down the canyon side 😉#ride4parkinsons #grandcanyon #arizona #adventurecycling #bikepacking #tourbiking #bike

Flat tires build character... part 2 #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #tourbiking #bikepacking #bike #flattire #wearegearhug

Same scene, different state. #ride4parkinsons #adventurecycling #bikepacking #tourbiking #bike #arizona #redrocks

Onward to Utah! #ride4parkinsons

Conquering peaks today (weather permitting). Today also starts Parkinson's Awareness Month.. I am so grateful to be working with the @michaeljfoxorg as a member of @teamfoxmjff to help combat this horrible disease and speed a cure! My ride is a tribute to all those who have and currently do suffer from the disease. We will continue to fight! #ride4parkinsons #wearegearhug #bikepacking #bike #tourbiking #rockymountains #mjff #michaeljfox

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