About Pale Pink Roads by Joe Tarantino
As a teenager, Joe Tarantino set out on a naïve but ambitious quest: to ride 100 miles on a bicycle. It did not go well. He counted every click of the odometer, battled flat tires, ran out of food, and hit the proverbial wall. He ultimately had to call his dad for a ride home.
But a year later, his brother and cousin convinced him to try again—this time, a 120-mile ride. Armed with a better bike and a bit more experience, Joe fell in love with the open road.
Over the years, long-distance cycling became a way to navigate life’s hills and valleys. As he juggled raising a family, caring for aging parents, and pursuing a career as an aerospace engineer, Joe found clarity, peace, and purpose from the saddle of his bike.
In these seventeen epic rides, told with humor and heart, Pale Pink Roads reveals how miles on unfamiliar pavement led to insights on resilience, faith, and self-discovery. More than just a ride across America, this is the story of a man who pedaled through fear and found something far greater on the other side.
So hop on for the ride—laugh, reflect, and feel the wind in your face. You just might discover your own path along these pale pink roads.
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Author Bio:
Joe Tarantino has cycled through all 50 U.S. states, crisscrossing a vast network of roads and trails. With 25 marathons and other endurance events under his belt, he retired from a successful career in the aerospace industry as a chemist, engineer, and operations manager, responding to God’s call to a different direction in an otherwise comfortable life. While pursuing his cycling goals, he seeks to inspire others to chase their dreams through his writing.
Joe grew up in Canfield, Ohio, and now lives in Louisville, Ohio, with his wife, Barbara, a former Spanish teacher and high school guidance counselor. Joe graduated from Greenville College (now University) with a double major in chemistry and English, holds a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Youngstown State University, and has an MBA from Walsh University. Joe and Barbara, who married in 1979, have two sons and are active in the Nazarene church at the local, district, and denominational levels.