Forget the pollsters and pundits - America can speak for itself. Are you ready to undertake an epic two-wheeled journey through all 50 states to hear what our nation has to say? Conversations With US chronicles some 16,000 miles of adventure and first-hand reporting as cycling journalist Chris Register and his touring rig set out to uncover the truth about our shared hopes, challenges, and potential. This first installment of the series engages you in deep conversations with folks from the Great Lakes States. Come ride along to learn how a fast-changing world is affecting these Americans' lives, while immersing yourself in the sometimes tough, sometimes exhilarating, but always deliberate odyssey that weaves their stories together.