Arriving in New York City at the end of an 1,100-mile biking journey from Chicago | Photo courtesy Luke Henkel Trail Moments | Climate Activist Luke Henkel Pedals for the Planet Posted 09/12/23 by Luke Henkel in Trail Use | Tagged with Bike Commuting, Ecology and Environment, Encouraging Trail Use, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails? This inspired me to embark on one of the biggest adventures of my life: a 1,100-mile bike journey from my home in Chicago to New York City in time for Climate Week NYC.