The Extra Mile: An Extraordinary Cycling Journey to Find Faith and Purpose
Sep 2025 · Simon and Schuster
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The Extra Mile is an inspiring true story of Evan Craft’s life-changing cycling journey across South America, blending adventure, faith, and personal transformation, while challenging readers to discover God’s purpose and serve others.
A group of friends and strangers, one big idea. What started as a pursuit of something meaningful turned into the challenge of a lifetime that would shape their lives forever.
Have you ever felt like your life lacked purpose or meaning? Or struggled to feel closer to God? The Extra Mile is the real-life story of Evan Craft’s incredible journey as he and a group of friends cycled from the Pacific coast of Chile to the Atlantic coast of Argentina. Through beautiful storytelling and recollection of this life-changing experience, you too will feel like you are on the ride of a lifetime. Visit some of the most scenic places on earth, travel dangerous, busy roads, face unexpected hardships, and cheer them on to the finish line—all while experiencing the energy, emotions, frustrations, teamwork, and faith of these determined riders.
A travel adventure full of setbacks to overcome, friendships that will last forever, and true personal transformation, this book will challenge you personally to look at the places where God is leading you. It will inspire you to think of who you can serve in your own spheres of influence. And it will make you think hard about how you can live in ways that leave people hungry for more of God’s love.
So, dive in. Hold on. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime—and get ready to go the extra mile.
A group of friends and strangers, one big idea. What started as a pursuit of something meaningful turned into the challenge of a lifetime that would shape their lives forever.
Have you ever felt like your life lacked purpose or meaning? Or struggled to feel closer to God? The Extra Mile is the real-life story of Evan Craft’s incredible journey as he and a group of friends cycled from the Pacific coast of Chile to the Atlantic coast of Argentina. Through beautiful storytelling and recollection of this life-changing experience, you too will feel like you are on the ride of a lifetime. Visit some of the most scenic places on earth, travel dangerous, busy roads, face unexpected hardships, and cheer them on to the finish line—all while experiencing the energy, emotions, frustrations, teamwork, and faith of these determined riders.
A travel adventure full of setbacks to overcome, friendships that will last forever, and true personal transformation, this book will challenge you personally to look at the places where God is leading you. It will inspire you to think of who you can serve in your own spheres of influence. And it will make you think hard about how you can live in ways that leave people hungry for more of God’s love.
So, dive in. Hold on. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime—and get ready to go the extra mile.
About the author
Evan Craft has earned recognition for seamlessly bridging the gap between English and Spanish-speaking audiences. Following the success of his latest releases—Más Rico Del Mundo, his sixth full-length Spanish album, and Chances, his newest English project—Craft continues to solidify his place in the global music landscape. His 2012 breakthrough album, Yo Soy Segundo, became a Billboard-charting Latin sensation, establishing him as a powerful voice in both languages.
With nearly 2 billion global streams to his name, Craft’s music resonates deeply within the Latino community and beyond. Beyond his music, he’s committed to making a real-world impact. Through events like Mi Casa LA and Good Neighbor Nights, he has raised $500,000 for homeless initiatives in Los Angeles, embodying the authenticity and heart that his fans admire.
Evan is married to Rachel, and they have a daughter, Sofia. Together, they are passionate about challenging others to live a life of faith and purpose, working to encourage others to follow Jesus.
With nearly 2 billion global streams to his name, Craft’s music resonates deeply within the Latino community and beyond. Beyond his music, he’s committed to making a real-world impact. Through events like Mi Casa LA and Good Neighbor Nights, he has raised $500,000 for homeless initiatives in Los Angeles, embodying the authenticity and heart that his fans admire.
Evan is married to Rachel, and they have a daughter, Sofia. Together, they are passionate about challenging others to live a life of faith and purpose, working to encourage others to follow Jesus.
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