Professor Chris Day

A Speck On The Map Professor Chris Day

Chris Day is a fairly ordinary guy from the UK. He enjoys cycling and has undertaken a number of multi-day cycle tours in the UK, and has also had a long standing fascination with the USA. This, coupled with the fact that he was feeling a bit 'stuck in a rut' in his professional life, somehow caused him in 2013 to take the dramatic - some might say crazy - decision to shake up his life in the most drastic way possible by taking a three month sabbatical from his job and cycling solo across the USA from San Diego to Washington DC. During that time he encountered weather from intense heat to bitter cold, marvelled at the beautiful, diverse landscapes of America and met a myriad of colourful characters. He also experienced intense episodes of self-doubt, isolation, fear and loneliness but was regularly touched by the kindness of strangers and amazed at the way that good fortune seemed to make a habit of falling into his lap whenever he needed it the most. This is his story.