The Long and Winding Road
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Jim Travisano is a writer, photographer, and lifelong traveler who once rode a bicycle across Europe. The Long and Winding Road is the journal of that adventure.
His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and publications of The League of American Wheelmen, and Adventure Cyclist, among others.
Travisano lives in Charlottesville, VA, with his wife and their cat. His old Trek 720 touring bike still waits by the door.
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.
Jim Travisano is a storyteller at heart. With a background in psychology and a passion for human stories, Jim’s writing is intimate, lyrical, and deeply reflective. “The Long and Winding Road” is his debut novel, inspired by personal experiences and a lifelong fascination with memory and resilience.
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A 4,000-mile journey. A summer of grit, wonder, and self-discovery.
In 1984, Jim Travisano set off from Greece with a bicycle, a paper map, and no idea what lay ahead. Crossing mountains, backroads, and borders, he pedals through sun-drenched ruins, medieval towns, and storm-swept coastlines—chasing not a destination, but a deeper sense of purpose.
The Long and Winding Road is a sharp, soulful memoir of adventure and reflection, capturing a vanishing Europe—and a young man learning what it means to travel freely, fully, and far from home.
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Photo Essay
This photo essay reflects the visual spirit of the story quiet towns, forgotten highways, sunlit solitude.
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Biography
Cyclist and Storyteller Jim Travisano Releases The Long and Winding Road — A Vivid Memoir of a Cross-European Adventure
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An Epic Bike Tour Comes Back to Life in Jim Travisano’s New Travel Memoir
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – In The Long and Winding Road, author Jim Travisano relives a breathtaking bicycle tour through Europe in 1984. From Greek islands and Italian vineyards to Viennese cafés, English cathedrals, and the soft green hills of Ireland, Travisano’s journey is both a nostalgic look back and a timeless story of freedom, friendship, and discovery.
More than a travel diary, the memoir introduces a cast of unforgettable characters—scallywags and heroes alike—who turn the scenic ride into a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming adventure. A must-read for cycling enthusiasts, travelers, and dreamers alike. READ MORE…..
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