Path Less Pedaled

About the Project

What is this crazy idea that we have and why on earth did we get rid of all of our stuff?

The Path Less Pedaled is an exploration of what it means to live outside the lines. In March 2009, Laura Crawford and Russ Roca made the decision to drop out of the status quo and find others around the world who have done the same. Paring down their lives to just what will fit on two bicycles, Laura and Russ are embarking on an extended bike tour throughout the US and beyond – with the goal of connecting with and collecting the stories of people who followed a calling to live their lives in unique ways. Through photos, interviews, sketches, hand-bound books, and an extensive web presence, Laura (an art jewelry maker) and Russ (a photographer) will compile example after example of lives less ordinary – independent artisans and makers, small business proprietors, community activists and more.

Meet Russ & Laura

Russ Roca is a photographer, writer and product durability tester.  He likes bacon, zombies and the color orange - and has an amzing ability to rapidly learn everything there is to know about a new subject.  You can visit his photography website at:www.russroca.com and his other bike touring blog at: www.epicureancyclist.com.

Laura Crawford is an art jewelry maker, writer and all around crafty type who originally hails from Oregon. She likes trees, chocolate and folk music - and is excited to meet lots of new people and places. You can visit her jewelry and metalwork website at:www.tangerinetreehouse.com.

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