Phil Nagel, a 23-year-old recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati completed an 8,200 mile bike ride across the country on Saturday, September 13. In the process Nagel has become the first cyclist to ride through all lower 48 states.
Nagel began the journey roughly two months ago on July 20 in Tipp City near Dayton, Ohio and had intended on completing the route in 48 days. His goal was set back due to inclement weather and detours. Overall Nagel's route was nearly four times as long as the famous Tour-de-France.
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