Bicycling with Butterflies

Part travelogue, part science story, and part love letter to monarch butterflies, Bicycling with Butterflies is a remarkable account of curiosity, perseverance, and hope.

Naturalist and adventurer Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their epic migration, traveling more than 10,000 miles across three countries—entirely solo, on a bike pieced together from used parts. Following the monarchs’ ancient migratory path, Dykman brings readers along as she navigates unfamiliar roads, searches roadside milkweed for eggs, and sparks conversations about conservation with people she meets along the way—from schoolchildren to border officials.

Praised as poetic and deeply moving, this book blends firsthand adventure with ecological insight, offering a powerful reflection on climate change, habitat loss, and the fragile resilience of the natural world. At its heart, Bicycling with Butterflies is a story about paying attention—to landscapes, to species in motion, and to what is worth protecting.

Perfect for: monarch lovers, pollinator advocates, cyclists, environmentalists, memoir readers, and anyone inspired by bold, purpose-driven journeys.