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Cyclist and Storyteller Jim Travisano Releases The Long and Winding Road — A Vivid Memoir of a Cross-European Adventure

Charlottesville, VA – [Insert Release Date] — Author, editor, and photographer Jim Travisano invites readers on an unforgettable journey in his new memoir, The Long and Winding Road, a heartfelt and often hilarious chronicle of his 1984 cycling expedition across Europe.

Driven by a passion for two wheels and open roads, Travisano’s journey took him through ten countries, across sun-soaked Greek islands, past the rolling vineyards of Italy, into the charming coffee shops and pastry-filled mornings of Vienna, alongside majestic English cathedrals, and through the soft green hills of Ireland. But while the scenery offers breathtaking beauty, it's the cast of characters along the way—laugh-out-loud scallywags and deeply moving everyday heroes—that bring the story to life.

With warmth, wit, and a keen eye for detail, Travisano paints a portrait not only of place, but of human connection, adventure, and discovery. The Long and Winding Road is more than a travel memoir—it’s an invitation to embrace the unknown and pedal into possibility.

Jim Travisano has spent four decades in the world of publishing as a writer, editor, and photographer. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his wife Lilia and their cat Brindle.

The Long and Winding Road is now available [insert availability: e.g., online, in bookstores, Amazon, etc.].

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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 solo bicycle tour through ten European countries 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.

The Long and Winding Road is now available on Amazon in paperback for $14.99.

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Title: The Long and Winding Road

Author: Jim Travisano

Genre: Travel Memoir / Adventure

Publication Date: [Placeholder]

Price: $14.99 (Paperback)

ISBN: [Placeholder]

Page Count: 200

Trim Size: 6 x 9 inches

Publisher: Independently published

Available on: Amazon

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A chronicle of a 1984 European cycling trip—rich with scenery, humor, and humanity.

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AUTHOR Q&A (Selected)

Q: Why did you write this book?

A: I wanted to preserve the story of a pivotal time in my life and share the humor, kindness, and spirit I encountered on the road.

Q: What do you hope readers take away from it?

A: That travel—especially on two wheels—connects us in unexpected, unforgettable ways.

Q: Who is this book for?

A: Cyclists, armchair travelers, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of setting off into the unknown.

STORY ANGLES

  • A 1980s solo bike tour across Europe—with no phone, GPS, or plan
  • Coming-of-age through cycling and travel
  • How a bicycle reveals the best in people and places
  • The long-lasting joys and lessons of slow travel

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Jim Travisano is a writer, editor, photographer, and cyclist living in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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