In my dreams, my cross-country bicycle trip would have been 50 miles a day for about 3 months. Unfortunately, that meant that I would have to arrange my own logistics, SAG and travel companions. As much as I wanted a leisurely cross country trip, I wanted a company to manage it for me even more.
We looked at a few companies. First, we signed on with Trek Travel. But, they travel the Northern Tier (Portland, WA, to Portland, NH), which is about 4,000 miles from coast to coast and they bike at 18-20 miles per hour, and average 85 miles a day. For me, that would be a race across the country!
So, after some serious conversations with my body as to my true capabilities, we decided to go with Cycle for Life. Our ride will the Southern Tier, San Diego, CA, to St. Augustine, FL, (about 3,000 miles), at the much more leisurely pace of 12 – 16 mph, with an average 75 miles a day. Still a helluva feat!
Next up. Training!
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