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I'm Chris Valada, author and avid motorcycle enthusiast based in Charlotte, NC. I combine my love for storytelling and adventure to create captivating family-friendly motorcycle content including...


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Crunch Rides to the North Pole

A children's book for the little ones in your life...


Ride with Crunch to meet new friends, solve problems, and even help Santa on Christmas Eve!

America's Longest Book Drive

A 7500-mile solo motorcycle adventure from the southernmost to northernmost connected cities in the United States with a goal is to collect 7500 books for children in need.

Motorycle Travel Videos

A collection of YouTube videos documenting my travel worldwide.

 What is America's Longest Book Drive?

America's Longest Book Drive is a 7500-mile solo motorcycle adventure from Key West, FL to Deadhorse, AK; the southernmost to northernmost connected cities in the United States. The goal is to collect 7500 books for Promising Pages, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children and providing them with access to books.

The journey will be shared on Instagram and YouTube, allowing supporters to follow along, experience the adventure, and witness the beauty of the North American landscape.

To contribute, individuals can donate using the link below. All money raised goes directly to support Promising Pages in their mission to instill a love for reading and provide access to books for children in need.

By combining a passion for motorcycling, storytelling, and philanthropy, America's Longest Book Drive strives to spread the joy of reading and empower young minds through the transformative power of literacy.

 

 

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For each copy of Crunch Rides to the North Pole sold, a copy is donated to Promising Pages, a local nonprofit that collects and distributes books to children in underserved communities.

Reviews

What are folks are saying about Crunch Moto?

Jenni Strazzulla

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CharlotteSmartyPants.com

This adorable book captured my boys' attention the minute they saw the cover. From start to finish, my boys were captivated.

@6394robbie

YouTube Viewer

Excellent adventure and videos!!! Just watched the series and it was epic..

Brandon Stargel

YouTube Viewer

What an amazing journey for such a great cause! You are a certified bad a** for doing that trip on a bike! 🤯 My friend took his RV from Miami to Alaska this summer and I thought that was tough. Beautiful scenery and some intense moments but you handled it like a champ! Thanks for sharing! 🙌

@tjohn2099

YouTube Viewer

You nailed it with right amounts of riding, hosting (thanks for telling us about what you saw) and music. I just wish more adventure touring videos were like yours. And most important, you did it on a hog. Proper. Thank you.

@dyrosto1

YouTube Viewer

Watching this series was truly inspiring. Seeing the struggles and setbacks you faced along the way made me appreciate your determination even more. It's a powerful reminder of how perseverance can lead to incredible achievements. Thank you for sharing your story with us!