Jim Travisano is a writer and lifelong traveler. In 1984, he undertook a 4,000-mile solo cycling journey across Europe, an experience that became the foundation for The Long and Winding Road. His writing has appeared in Adventure Cyclist, Cyclist Magazine, BikeReport, and other publications, where he reflects on the transformative power of travel, the value of getting off the beaten path, and the stories we gather along the way. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.