What were Jenkins’ motivations for planning the bicycle trip in the first place? How might these motivations be relatable to other people?

Readers should discuss the dynamics of unrest and fulfillment that originally motivated Jenkins to plan the trip. Readers may allude to Jenkins’ views on routine and the ways in which people perceive time/experience. Readers may also discuss ways in which they personally can relate to these ideas, or ways in which they imagine other people might relate to them.

How does Jenkins portray both the positive and the negative aspects of the trip overall? How do hardship and fulfillment contribute to the overall experience of the trip?

Jenkins portrays his trip as a mixture of hardships and moments of excitement and fulfillment. Readers may discuss the possible relationships between these dynamics, as Jenkins often portrays hardship and reward as interconnected concepts. Readers may also...