Publisher's Synopsis
Trek across a thousand miles in an Alaskan winter in this heartwarming picture book, inspired by the true story of Ed Jesson's famous bike ride during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1900.
A lonely bicycle sits in a shop while the roads are packed with wagons and sleds. Everyone is in a rush to reach Nome and dig for gold, but Ed has an idea to beat the crowd: he would travel there faster… by bicycle! The trip is over a thousand miles and the trail is perilous. Will Ed and his bike make it?
An incredible true story of perseverance and deep determination, Max and Ed Bike to Nome captures the thrilling journey of one man and his bicycle as they discover hope and friendship along the way. Also included at the back is information about the real Ed Jesson plus a map of his bicycle route, as well as more details about the gold rush in Nome, Alaska.
