{"id":57610,"date":"2025-03-17T05:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T02:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gurkangenc.com\/?p=57610"},"modified":"2025-03-17T05:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T02:35:51","slug":"after-cycling-from-miami-to-san-francisco-i-took-a-short-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gurkangenc.com\/en\/2025\/03\/after-cycling-from-miami-to-san-francisco-i-took-a-short-break\/","title":{"rendered":"After cycling from Miami to San Francisco, I took a short break"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Now, I plan to cycle from San Francisco to Seattle,\u00a0<\/span>a 932-mile (1,500-km<\/span>) route. After that, I will head to Canada. However, since I don\u2019t have a Canadian visa, I<\/span> apply<\/span> at the\u00a0Canadian Embassy in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned in my previous post, I will take a break and rest. During these breaks, I don\u2019t return to T\u00fcrkiye; instead, I travel within the country I\u2019m in. Also, I prefer not to cycle during these periods and intentionally gain weight. This is not a new habit, I’ve been doing it for 15 years<\/span>.<\/span> Let me emphasize: I gain weight because I need to. I step away from cycling and my routine to focus on other things.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, why am I going to New York? Because my friends, whom I promised to visit, live there: Sine Akten and Zeynep G\u00fcven. Afterward, I\u2019ll head to Miami, as I promised Zeynep Ertu\u011frul and her mother H\u00fclya. In short, I\u2019ll be spending time with close friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m taking my bike with me. I might take a photo in front of the consulate. I might use this photo for a project I am working on for Guinness World Records. There\u2019s also a chance I\u2019ll take a different route or go on a small cycling tour in the area. I might even ride my bike to Washington, DC. My plans are always flexible. I could end up crossing into Canada via Boston from New York, or I might take a train to Chicago and then cycle to Kansas and Denver, Colorado. Later, I could take a train from Denver to San Francisco and continue my original route. Or maybe I won\u2019t do any of this and return to San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n

My original route is Miami \u2013 San Francisco \u2013 Canada \u2013 Alaska. But even as I write this, I can\u2019t help but laugh, because anything can change on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This post is about what I did and who I met after my break in San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n

The train journey from San Francisco to New York takes 3 nights and 4 days. Ticket options are:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Wide seat: $250<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Wide seat + 3 meals: $535<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2022 <\/span>Sleeper cabin with a private toilet + 3 meals: $1,500 (shared with another passenger)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Crazy prices, right? I don\u2019t think even the train from Portugal to Indonesia costs this much! These prices clearly show why train travel isn\u2019t a popular option in the U.S. The long distances are one of the main reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the help of my friend \u015e\u00fckriye, I was able to afford the second option ($535) and had a relatively comfortable journey. Thank you, \u015e\u00fckriye!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who would like to support me:<\/span><\/p>\n

In T\u00fcrkiye, you can use Garanti Bankas\u0131, and in the U.S., you can use Bank of America or Zelle to send support to my email address: gurkangenc@gmail.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

While changing trains in Chicago, the staff learned that I was on a world tour by bicycle and upgraded me to a sleeper car. I only had to pay an additional $100, and they didn\u2019t charge me anything extra for my bike either. That was a nice little favor!<\/span><\/p>\n

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This train journey is on many people\u2019s bucket lists in the U.S. The San Francisco \u2013 Denver route, in particular, was breathtaking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, I had already cycled through these areas. But experiencing the landscape from a fully panoramic observation car in the middle of the train was a whole different kind of joy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I believe this journey should be taken in November. The transition of the seasons and the colors were spectacular. I started in warm weather in San Francisco, but as I approached Lake Tahoe, the leaves on the trees began changing color. A few hours later, everything was covered in snow. Then, the landscape transitioned into a desert before winding through the Rocky Mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n

At times, the train was running right next to the roads I had cycled on. I kept staring at them, thinking, \u201cDid I ride through those roads?\u201d It was surreal. Hahaha!<\/span><\/p>\n

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When I arrived in New York, I suddenly found myself in chaos. Just a few days earlier, I was in the middle of the desert, and now I was in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n

My friend and doctor, Sine Aras Akten, who was hosting me, picked me up from the train station and took me to their home in Brooklyn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our first encounter was amazing! We hugged tightly. On the way home, she wouldn\u2019t stop talking! She kept telling me things, every little detail. I was listening to her, but my mind was elsewhere. I look out the car window, trying to take in the city through the darkness. At this point, the decisions I would make regarding the remainder of my journey were crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Traveling in the U.S. as a cyclist is financially challenging. I burn 5,000 calories a day, so the size and quality of my meals are important. Since I try to eat healthy, my food expenses are even higher. On top of that, there are accommodation costs (campgrounds, hostels, hotels), the sheer size of the country, and most importantly, the time spent here. With all things considered, the U.S. has officially become the most expensive country of my entire world tour. Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I needed to finalize the remaining part of my U.S. tour. Among Sine\u2019s excited conversations, I had to quickly figure this out so I could make the most of my resting period. I took mental notes while she talked. When we arrived home, a whole new kind of excitement began. Luckily, I had 90% of my next steps figured out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sine and Burak\u2019s daughter, Ayliz, had grown up so much! As for their son, Berk, I can say he was like a mini adult! It was my first time meeting Burak, and we had a long, deep conversation. The whole atmosphere felt like a family reunion. It was as if I was meeting my cousins after years apart and spending time with them. A real family feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Every evening, we would bring up a different topic, discuss it, and share our thoughts. The topics included society, rights, equality, environmental pollution, advancing technology, economy, history, races, and philosophy. Sine is a doctor, and Burak is an engineer.<\/span><\/p>\n

What did we do together?<\/span><\/p>\n

We visited museums and attended a Broadway show and a comedy performance. Also explored the old port area in Brooklyn and visited the towns of Woodstock and<\/span><\/p>\n

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We welcomed the year 2025 together and celebrated Sine\u2019s 46th birthday. We went to Berk\u2019s school and Ayliz\u2019s dance classes. We rode bikes together, flew a drone, and even managed to crash it into the Hudson River. (The fallen drone was a DJI Mini 4 Pro, later replaced with a new one, an Airtag attached.) We tried different kinds of food, took a tour of Manhattan, and learned practical knowledge from young master Berk. Thanks to Dr. Sine, I also had a thorough medical check-up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Through Sine, I met her friend Mustafa and her cousin Ekin. I also attended a Cem Y\u0131lmaz show with Ekin. In short, I had a fantastic time with the Akten family in New York. If I had stayed any longer, Sine would have probably introduced me to every bachelor she knew and tried to get me married before letting me leave New York! I am continuing my world tour on my bike. Thanks to the Akten family.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When I first arrived in New York, I stayed at Sine and Burak\u2019s house for six days before flying to Miami to visit Zeynep. But what a trip! I didn\u2019t just stay in Miami with Zeynep and H\u00fclya Teyze. First, we all flew to New Orleans together.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Habip, Seher, \u00a0Fahri, \u00a0Fatma, Sona… You already know that I have a completely different family there. I visited again (I shared this family with you in one of my previous posts)YAZININ LINKI. Afterward, we returned to Miami and drove to Tampa on Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast. There, I spent time with Sister Eser and David. We visited a Greek village I <\/span>had never cycled to before. Then we returned to Miami. With these trips, I ended up driving from Dallas to Pensacola and from Miami to Tampa and back. Great experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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During this time, I spent about a month with Zeynep, her 6-year-old son Deniz, H\u00fclya, and, of course, our beloved \u00c7iko. I also gave a talk at the Turkish House in Florida. At this event, I met the parents of Renan \u00d6zt\u00fcrk, one of the athletes sponsored by The North Face.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I also met one of our national athletes, Yi\u011fit Caner. Yi\u011fit shared a few key insights with me about what I should focus on when supporting national athletes if I were to become the Minister of Sports in the future. He probably didn\u2019t even realize the significance of what he was saying. By the way, his dream is to become the country\u2019s Minister of Sports! Wishing you all the best, Caner.<\/span><\/p>\n

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People in the audience invited me to their homes or suggested meeting again. However, I decided to spend my time in Florida simply resting at my friend Zeynep\u2019s house. During my talk, I observed that our community still has a long way to go in achieving peace and harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Seher (the photo turned out amazing!), Deniz, thank you for everything. Kaya Family, Burcu, Melek, Sister Sevi, I appreciate you all. Thanks to Auntie H\u00fclya, I gained a few kilos. Then I continued gaining weight in New York as well but stopped after 8 kilos.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When I returned to New York, I was hosted at the new Turkish House inside the consulate building. Thanks to our Ambassador, Mr. Ahmet. I reunited here with Brother Kemal and his wife, Nil\u00fcfer, whom I met in Ecuador (2019), and Meral, whom I met at the consulate building in Germany (2013). Thanks a Lot to Ecem for all her help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At this consulate, I had the chance to meet several esteemed security attach\u00e9s. Wishing them all success in their careers. When the consulate building started construction in 2015, I said, \u201cOne day, I will stay in this consulate.\u201d And I did exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I also gave a talk at the consulate. My dream was for citizens to bring their children. However, that didn\u2019t happen. Even though the embassy sent messages to registered citizens, most were unaware of the event, or perhaps my travels didn\u2019t interest them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, I also learned from our citizens about the divide between two institutions that provide Turkish language education for children in New York. Here are my thoughts on this matter:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 In all 70 countries I have traveled to, I have never seen or heard of any other nation running school activities as an association within an embassy. The Turkish Republic does not have such a system in its other embassies or consulates. I say this as someone who has stayed at 62 embassies and consulates across 70 countries. In the past, something like this existed in the old consulate building in New York. Today it was discontinued when the new consulate was built. My personal opinion is that language education should not be provided within a consulate under the roof of an association.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 If education is to be provided via an association, citizens in the country should come together, form an association, collect funds, rent a space, and educate their children that way. This is already being done today, and the Turkish government supporting these efforts. This is the correct approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 If the Turkish government wants to establish an educational institution aligned with the host country\u2019s curriculum and obtains the necessary permits, it can open a school inside the consulate or embassy. This school could provide education five days a week at the elementary and middle school levels, employing teachers accredited by the U.S. and Turkish Ministries of Education. The school would be open to everyone and could operate as a tuition-based institution if necessary. Currently, T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Maarif Colleges work in partnership with the Ministry of <\/span>National Education abroad, and teachers are directly appointed from T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Ministry of Education. Similar systems exist in many countries, as well as in foreign embassies within T\u00fcrkiye. I have attended presentations at such schools myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a cyclist on a world tour who has pedaled to New York, I am offering a free talk at the embassy over the weekend so that everyone can bring their children and attend. This is a one-time event, you won\u2019t get a second chance to catch it. If you do, consider yourself lucky!<\/span><\/p>\n

However, on weekends, due to conflicts between associations and other organizations, many children, families, and teachers didn\u2019t attend the Turkish language classes organized by the associations. Our teachers said, \u201cThe children have lessons.\u201d What you were supposed to do was to attend the lesson that week with me and the children. You invited us to schools, thank you, but isn\u2019t there something strange here? \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

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I was invited to the Drom stage by the venue owner, Serdar. I sincerely thank him.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I also gave a presentation at Serhan\u2019s company, Napierpark. I had met his family beforehand. He said, \u201cIf you put a script of your world tour in front of me, I will support you as a company in making a movie or documentary.\u201d I am thankful that he valued my journey this much. I will present such a project to Serhan in the future. Whether he supports me or not, I am sure of one thing: one day, someone will make a documentary or a movie about this trip to our country. Whether I\u2019ll be alive to see it, I don\u2019t know. If I am, it wouldn\u2019t be bad at all, I\u2019ll watch it with my popcorn. I don\u2019t want to act in the documentary or the movie, but the story is great. Believe me, what you\u2019ve read is just a fraction of it\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Amish market next to the embassy, thanks to Bar\u0131\u015f \u00d6zt\u00fcrk, gave me a $100 shopping voucher. I also met with Murat the coffee shop owner and his wife \u015eenay, and Edip and Dilek. I thank them for their hospitality. Edip gifted me a blood pressure monitor. At first, I considered carrying it with me, but later I decided to send it back to Turkiye to avoid space issues. Murat also kindly gifted me one of the Aeropress coffee makers from his shop. I did a coffee tasting with it, and it was a lovely and enjoyable product, but I sent it back to Turkiye as it would take space on my touring bike. \u015eenay and I are working on a project for Gen\u00e7 Ka\u015fifler (Young Explorers). I\u2019ll share it with you in the coming months.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanks to Bar\u0131\u015f \u00d6zt\u00fcrk, I had the opportunity to meet many different people in the U.S. Berkay, Bar\u0131\u015f, and I also did a bike tour in Manhattan. Thanks, friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mertcan and B\u00fc\u015fra from the 2018 Gen\u00e7 Ka\u015fifler came from another state to visit me. Thanks, youngsters, I hope we cross paths again sometime. I also had the chance to meet G\u00fclin, one of the patients of my childhood dentist Yal\u00e7\u0131n Ergir. One evening, I randomly ran into Sibel, who had been following me for many years, and we chatted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The second longest stay in New York was at my childhood friend Zeynep G\u00fcven\u2019s house. When I went to Turkiye in 2023 to get my visa, I met her husband \u00d6zg\u00fcr and their children Elif and Eren. I told them, \u201cI will come to your house by bike.\u201d In fact, during my 2023 bike tour in Anatolia, I also visited Zeynep\u2019s family in \u00dcnye. Greetings to the whole family and Orhun G\u00fcven. I had told him something about hazelnuts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I didn\u2019t arrive by pedaling, but my bike stayed in their garage for a while. The conversations I had with Zeynep and \u00d6zg\u00fcr were also very nice. We went to an NBA Houston-Brooklyn basketball game together. I also got to watch Eren\u2019s football practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to Zeynep and \u00d6zg\u00fcr, I also met many wonderful people. It is truly fulfilling to have such great friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If I ever get bored in the U.S., I might work for a daily wage at \u00d6zg\u00fcr and Zeynep’s workplace. They are in the kitchen countertops business with BERGEN companies. <\/span>https:\/\/www.bergengranite.com\/<\/span><\/a> I\u2019ve been there a couple of times. \u00d6zg\u00fcr has built a wonderful team for himself. The staff was kind enough to host me, and greetings to all of them. I hope they all achieve their dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the topics related to my world bike tour where I\u2019ve had discussions and made progress:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The English translation of the children’s book “Demir Atl\u0131 Adam.” Thanks to Suna.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 G\u00fcrkan Gen\u00e7\u2019s journey is being worked on to be produced as a documentary, cartoon, or feature film.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2022 Gen\u00e7 Ka\u015fifler \u2013 Ankara Bicycle Academy organizing summer camps for ages 10-18. These camps will be held between July 15th and August 20th. The camp will involve both American and Turkish kids, and there is a possibility that kids from disadvantaged backgrounds could join with support from an American association.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 I had sponsorship discussions, but I didn\u2019t receive positive feedback. Naturally, everyone has different expectations or requests.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve traveled, seen, eaten, and drunk… So, what\u2019s New York like? Is it livable? I\u2019ll discuss this in my next article. And what if I can\u2019t get a Canadian visa? I think everything will become clear in the next post. In the meantime, I\u2019ll head to Washington DC by bike from New York. Let\u2019s see what the roads look like in this area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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