about cory.
I believe the best stories are found off the main road - in the quite moments, in wild places, and in the people we meet along the way.
I'm Cory Mortensen - author, cyclist, photographer, and lifelong wanderer. For over two decades, I've traveled the world by bike and on foot, through mountains, deserts and remote villages, in search of stories that inspire, challenge, and connect us.
My work is about more than the journey. It's about perspective. About slowing down enough to notice. About the miles that change you and the stories that stay with you long after the road ends.
MY STORY
what drives me
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the journey
The road teaches patience, perspective, and humility.
It's where I fell most alive.
the story
Everyone has a story worth hearing. I'm here to find them and share them.
the connection
Travel connects us-to people, places, and a deeper sense of what matters.
the Purpose
Through books, films, and photos; I hope to inspire curiosity and courage.
the unknown
I'm drawn to the unknown - where challenge meets wonder.
a few of my favorite thing
Riding miles on the road or trails
Strong coffee and conversation
Small towns and big landscapes
Maps, notebooks and new ideas
My favorite thing...traveling with Kate.
I don't ride to escape life.
I ride to make sure life
doesn't escape me."
- CORY MORTENSEN