Larry Walsh didn’t plan on becoming an author.

For most of his life, he believed in the formula: work hard, stay loyal, build a career, retire. He spent decades in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, convinced that consistency would be rewarded.

In 2006, at age 45, that belief was shaken when he was told his job had been eliminated. It was unsettling; but not enough to change course. Larry stayed in the industry, found another leadership role, and kept moving forward.

Twelve years later, on March 5, 2018, it happened again.

This time, the loss landed differently. Instead of rebuilding the same life for a third time, Larry chose a different path. He stepped away from the familiar and finally acted on a dream he’d carried for years.

In the fall of 2018, Larry set out from San Diego on a loaded touring bike and rode across the country to Florida. The ride wasn’t about miles or speed—it was about slowing down, rebuilding confidence, and proving to himself that he could begin again. 

When he finished, one question stayed with him:
How far can I really go if I’m no longer constrained by others?

In 2019, Larry found out, by racing his bike from Oregon to Virginia, pushing his limits day after day to see how fast he could cross the country, not just whether he could finish.

Together, the two rides covered 7,300 miles across 18 states and 528 small towns, changing how Larry saw himself—and what he believed was possible.

Larry didn’t promote the journey. He didn’t chase an audience. He rode for himself.

Only after returning home did he realize how rare the experience had been—and how powerful the story might be for others standing at a crossroads. That realization led to two memoirs, Suit to Saddle: Cycling to Self-Discovery on the Southern Tier and Forty to Finish: Cycling to Victory on the Trans America Bike Trail, both #1 New Releases.

Today, Larry is exploring what comes next, seeking the next adventure while sharing lessons from the road with anyone facing change, uncertainty, or the call to start over.

👉 Read the books. Follow the journey. Keep moving forward.