Lots of people like me are reading your blog since it was highlighted this week in the American Cycling Association newsletter. Congratulations on your achievement! It was interesting to see your daily mileage increase as you made your way across the continent. I am very inspired by your reports!
The increase in daily mileage wasn’t all about fitness. One of the most impactful factors was the desire to get home after over two months on the road. I had never been away from home so long in my life. I surprised myself on day three when I covered 71 miles in some very hilly terrain and had enough energy left over to go on a hike.
No camping, lots of credit card abuse. Cyan icons are for lodging, Red is location critical lodging, so we will be making reservations well in advance. Picnic table icons are at ten day intervals.
I hope your ride works out well. I’m not sure about electric bikes – wouldn’t have worked for me as range isn’t there and charging the batteries would have been a problem in a number of places.
I thoroughly enjoyed your journey Mike.
You did an amazing job, you should be proud 👏
Congratulations.
An epic journey.
I enjoy following your trip.
Thanks
I really enjoyed your blog thank you for sharing and welcome home!!
Amazing Mike! Thank you for sharing your adventure!
Amazing accomplishment Mike
Well done 👍🏻
Was so much reading about your adventures
Take care
Catherine
Amazing. A fascinating and inspirational read. Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us.
Lots of people like me are reading your blog since it was highlighted this week in the American Cycling Association newsletter. Congratulations on your achievement! It was interesting to see your daily mileage increase as you made your way across the continent. I am very inspired by your reports!
Hi Conrad,
The increase in daily mileage wasn’t all about fitness. One of the most impactful factors was the desire to get home after over two months on the road. I had never been away from home so long in my life. I surprised myself on day three when I covered 71 miles in some very hilly terrain and had enough energy left over to go on a hike.
Caught wind of your blog from Adventure Cycling.
Since my wife and I are planning to do a very similar trip starting in mid-May, I read through it all in one sitting. Lots of good info.
In the off chance you are curious, here is our plan.
No camping, lots of credit card abuse. Cyan icons are for lodging, Red is location critical lodging, so we will be making reservations well in advance. Picnic table icons are at ten day intervals.
We will be riding Yamaha Wabash RTs.. So, cheating.
A year ago, when we got them, they were $1,000 more expensive. Ouch.
Hi Jeff,
I hope your ride works out well. I’m not sure about electric bikes – wouldn’t have worked for me as range isn’t there and charging the batteries would have been a problem in a number of places.