A Japanese college student, Yuto Sato, embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, biking 1,200 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Arlington, Texas, to watch his favorite soccer team compete in the World Cup.
The Journey
Sato, a passionate soccer fan, decided to turn the trip into an adventure when he learned his favorite team was heading to Texas for the World Cup. On May 13, he bought a new bike at Unison Bike Lab in Pittsburgh’s South Side, loaded it with bags and a Japanese flag, and began his journey.
Traveling through the heartland of the United States, Sato visited several states for the first time. Each night, he used Facebook to connect with local community groups, through which he found new friends and places to stay.
Sato arrived at the stadium in Arlington just in time for Japan’s first match on Sunday. After one month, 1,200 miles, and six flat tires, Sato is now resting and looking forward to the big game.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
