Local Iron River man, Jim Fridsma, talks with us and shares photos about his most recent big adventure — a bike touring trip from Key West, Florida to Deadhorse, Alaska! Jim left Key West in April of 2025 and arrived in Deadhorse in July.

Total trip mileage: 6,779.7
Total trip ice creams: 84
Total trip showers: 23
Total trailer flats: 5
Total bike flats: 1

We can’t wait to hear the stories and see the adventures as Jim leads us through with his own words.

You can follow Jim and all his cycling adventures on his blog https://jimpedalson.wordpress.com/