OSU student to cycle to Alaska

Thursday, May 6, 2010

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OSU student Curtis Moss plans to ride his bicycle almost 4,000 miles to Anchorage, Alaska, this summer to inspire others to create their own adventure. The geography junior from Claremore plans to leave Stillwater on May 15 and spend the summer bicycling to his destination in time to catch a return flight to Tulsa on August 17.

The 23-year-old Moss also plans to use the 3,973-mile solo trip to bring attention to OSU’s National Student Exchange, a domestic reciprocal exchange program, by stopping at six of the NSE partner institutions along the way including Wichita State University, the University of Nebraska, Kearney; University of Wyoming, Laramie; Montana State University, Bozeman; University of Montana, Missoula, and the University of Alaska.

Shortly after he started attending OSU, Moss was deployed to Iraq for two years with the National Guard, which he joined while a student at Claremore High School. He returned to OSU to continue his studies and recently developed a love for cycling. He’s been testing himself on extended bicycle trips for the last year.

Moss traveled extensively with his grandparents as a child, so he wanted to do something different and challenging this summer that combined his cycling interests with a desire to see the countryside. A firm believer in the benefit of travel, he will also encourage donations to scholarship programs through OSU’s Outreach Offices that would help students fund study abroad opportunities.

Moss plans to carry about 35 pounds of supplies and camping equipment while stopping along the way to purchase food, do his laundry, and take a shower. His travel vest will hold a camera and a cell phone in addition to a GPS device. His Facebook page, “Summer 2010: Ride to the Midnight Sun” will link to his website to track his travels.

After completing his bachelor degree in geography, Moss hopes to travel more and learn new languages. He is considering OSU’s Master’s International Program that combines a Master’s degree in International Studies with two years of service abroad in the U.S. Peace Corps.

Media Coverage

Curtis was featured on KAKE TV in Wichita, KS on May 17. Clip appears at 8:31.
Curtis reached Kearney, NE and was interviewed by KHAS TV on May 22. CLICK HERE to read story and view video.
Click here to view a clip featuring Curtis' visit to Kearney, NE.
Read story featuring Curtis' visit to the University of Wyoming here.
Curtis stops for bike repairs in Wyoming. Read more in the Billings Gazette.