Riding and writing is a delicious combo I served myself daily on my first cross-country bike tour in 2015, the Ride to Awareness. Since then, I’ve written a daily blog during each of my bike trips. You, my blog reader, have given me so much encouragement over the years!
The quote I adopted as the name of my blog came from a church sign I saw in my neighborhood when my first cross-country ride moved from a vague dream to a deliberate plan. It came from none other than Albert Einstein.
The sign bore a slightly mangled version of the quote.
Here’s the actual translated quote:
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
I have chosen to support peace with my cycling. Over six years and 14,500 miles, I cycled a peace sign the size of North America, setting three Guinness World Records along the way.
Here are links to the three Guinness World Records I currently hold:
Oldest Female to Bicycle across the US (2023)
Oldest Female to Bicycle across the US North to South (2021)
Oldest Female to Bicycle across Canada (2018)
In a moment of serendipity, I discovered that my birthday is the International Day of Peace.
You can reach me at lynneadotcdotsalvoatgmaildotcom. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
Lynn Salvo
© 2023 Lynnea C Salvo
Life is Like a Bike 
Hi,,,,Congratulations on your journey. Will there be a ceremony in Bethany Beach to honor your achievement? Would love to be there to witness the joy of what is a remarkable trip. Enjoy! Jim Powers
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Thank you, Jim!
Sunday, October 23, 10:30 am at the totem pole in Bethany Beach. There will be a small group of cyclists to ride in the final mile south to sea colony between Annapolis and Brandywine buildings. I will then roll my bike across the beach and dip my wheel in the Atlantic Ocean.
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12 Dec. 2016
Hello Lynn… Congratulations on your significant accomplishment! I have crossed the USA twice, on the Southern Tier and TransAm routes, so can relate to the challenges that you faced, and overcame! There is no similar Guiness World Record for the oldest male to cross America on a bicycle, and your feat has me thinking about it (I will be 77 next year). I would like to talk to you about your experience with Guiness; my email address is below if you are willing to have a discussion.
Again, congratulations on your achievement!
Bob Sanders
Bend, Oregon
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Lynn
Thanks for your postcard. You asked about the origin on my surname. It is Swedish.
Lorne
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Dear Lorne, I apologize for the terrible and rude delay in replying to you. I completely remember you. I recall we met you at Hope Slide on a somewhat cold and overcast day and you kindly completed a witness form for me. Please correct me if I am wrong. I hope you are staying well in this crazy point in world history.
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Thanks for the info. Hope to ride my recumbent trike to be able to take in the event. Hope the weather will be good. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
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Hope to see you there!
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Hi Lynn-have a wonderful final ride to the Atlantic shore. Looks like north westerly winds will push you along tomorrow. I understand there will be a turn out from Sussex Cyclists joining you for different portions of the route tomorrow and Sunday. Sorry I won’t be in town to see a Guinness world record occur!!
Chris
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Thanks, Chris, and thanks for connecting me with the Sussex Cyclists!
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Hi Lynn, delighted to see you on the CBC news tonight!, Congratulations as you complete your trip across Canada. A wonderful achievement. We met you last year when you visited beautiful Mahone Bay and I was thrilled to lend you my bike to ride a mile for a group challenge. We will be out riding on Sunday, what a coincidence it would be to meet you again. Do you have an ETA for Lawrencetown? Mary Chipman
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Mary,
I totally remember you and your kindness in lending me your bike at Mahone Bay!
It would be unbelievable to see you again on Sunday! The ETA is noon. Might that work for you? There’s a very specific spot we have picked out. I’ll try to post it on the blog.
BTW, I haven’t seen the CBC news spot yet. Looking for it now!
Lynn
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Lynnea, Please email me. We had corresponded just before your Canada trip. I had a couple of questions about the Guinness procedures and rules. Thanks, Bill
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Dear Lynn: We received the postcard of your accomplishment. Congratulations and thank you for remembering us from Penticton, BC. Peace right back at you and keep on with your dreams!
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Oh, my, Terry and Greg! I got woefully behind on blog comments and missed yours. I remember you perfectly well! You saved me from that awful trail and got me onto a perfectly good road. I am still grateful!
I hope you are both okay through this hard time!
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Lynne, You were truly inspiring to us and we wish you all the best. We are safe and COVID free here in BC. Be kind, be calm and stay safe. (Dr. Bonnie Henry- Public Health Officer of BC ~ 2020)
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Terry, I am so glad to hear you are both well! Onward! I loved cycling through BC!
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Hi Lynn,
It was a pleasure meeting you and your Mom on the ACL cruise. I am awed by your achievements and will be telling my friends about what you have accomplished in the last three years. I will follow your blog posts and look forward to hearing about your European travels next year. Dennis
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Best wishes as you make it through the latest ride. I will be starting another journey as well on September 5, 2019. Going from Canada to Mexico. Once again promoting youth mentoring and hopefully amusing anyone who might read the blog.
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Wow, Canada to Mexico!! I hope to do that in 2021. Will you share your route on your blog?
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