Steve Quam is riding his bicycle independent of consistent physical outside support. He is self-sufficient, carrying his own tent & camping gear, food, water, & essentials of life in the bicycle trailer he is towing. He embraced this challenge to draw attention to a very important issue: Parkinson's Disease.

He will be facing mountainous elevations above 7,000 ft. at times and be challenged by the desolate plains and varying weather patterns during his estimated 4,000 mile journey from Anacortes, Washington to Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Steve left Anacortes June 2010 and anticipates he will complete this goal in October.

Since he is a Person with Parkinson's, he would appreciate any support offered as he PedalsForParkinsons.

Steve heading out ...