Alan Williams '59 - From Sea to Shining Sea: A Ride Across America

Thursday, September 22
Start Time: 5:00 PM

Dr. Alan Williams '59 will give a presentation on his cross-country cycling trip, which is detailed in his new book From Sea to Shining Sea: A Ride Across America. A reception and book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to all.

About the book:
In this narrative, Williams chronicles his two-month cycling trip from Astoria, Oregon to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he would celebrate the fulfillment a lifelong dream by dipping his bicycle wheels in the Atlantic Ocean. Williams shares the emotions and moments that led up to his decision to ride across the country and chronicles his subsequent 3,700-mile journey.

About the author:
Allan Williams is a physician and former naval officer who has been an avid bicyclist for more than thirty years and has participated in numerous long-distance cycling events, including “centuries” and cross-state rides. Originally from Montclair, New Jersey, Alan Williams attended Colgate University and received a degree in economics in 1959. He currently lives in Blaine, Washington, with his wife Luanne. He is the father of three children, one of whom is also a Colgate graduate.