Life and Times in a High Place @ChicagoIdeasWeek

Life and Times in a High Place @ChicagoIdeasWeek

Uploaded August 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Halfway through completing the first ever bike ride around the world, James Ketchell takes a pit stop on the CIW stage to share his inspirational story of perseverance and determination.

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Life and Times in a High Place