10 Questions: Bike Touring The U.S. Southern Tier

california_desert.JPGStephane and Sheri Marchiori, a French-American couple, recently finished a 5-year journey around the world by bicycle by biking the well known Southern Tier route, across the United States.

It took them through some of the most beautiful landscapes of their trip, including the stunning Grand Canyon and the Mojave Desert.

Despite the gorgeous views, the conditions were sometimes trying. They included scorching temperatures, the risk of tornadoes and tons of mosquitoes.

Read Stephane and Sheri’s tips and experiences of cycling the classic Southern Tier route across America.