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John Hines was filling in for Dave Lee’s early morning drive time slot and highlighted my journey through an interview for 6 – 7 minutes.  Here is the link to the interview – the John Hines / Jerry Holl segment begins at the 8:40 mark.  Please copy and paste the following link into your browser.

https://cbs.streamguys.com/d/clips/4b5f9d6d-9214-48cb-8455-a73200038129/850aed14-3556-4d6a-b148-a78e00381a28/75bd0ec3-1224-496c-ad75-a85600cfdc9e/audio/direct/t1514382738/12-27-17_John_Hines_with_Jerry_Holl.mp3?t=1514382738&aw_0_1st.episodeid=12-27-17+John+Hines+with+Jerry+Holl&aw_0_1st.genre=News&callsign=WCCOAM&market=Minneapolis&awCollectionId=10429&show=Dave+Lee&category=News+%26+Politics&awEpisodeId=75bd0ec3-1224-496c-ad75-a85600cfdc9e&episode=12-27-17+John+Hines+with+Jerry+Holl&listeningSessionID=5a32d25e97e90766_1118488_1Y5EZYme__0000000fqB1

https://www.lakeminnetonkamag.com— an article on Jerry Holl’s inspiring cycling adventure from Alaska to Mexico.  To see the magazine article, please go to www.lakeminnetonkamag.com and use the search window and enter Jerry Holl.

https://lakeminnetonkamag.com/excelsior%E2%80%99s-jerry-holl-rode-his-bike-alaska-mexico%E2%80%94just-see-if-he-could

Here is a one hour telephone interview of Jerry Holl by The Adventure Sports Podcast.  A totally entertaining recount of Jerry Holl’s adventure of a lifetime – his solo and unsupported bicycle journey from Alaska to Mexico – when he was 57 years old and had zero distance cycling experience whatsoever.  It details several amazing and inspiring stories and lessons learned in this interview.

Sun Sailor article — Sep 20, 2017. Here is a link: https://sailor.mnsun.com/2017/09/20/one-man-one-bike-one-tent-one-amazing-adventure/

Amazing Inspiring and entertaining adventure — rife with incredible stories and lessons learned.  We can all do more than we think!

September 30, 2017

Dear Jerry,

It is with great pleasure to announce that you have been selected as a Book Excellence Award Finalist for the following book and category:

Book Title: Downhills Don’t Come Free

Category: Adventure

There were hundreds of entries from around the world and your book was selected for its high quality writing, design and market appeal. We wish you continued success with your book.

Best regards,
Book Excellence Award Committee
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