Cross Country Trip - Looking for Companion(s)

[kmehrzad]

I've always wanted to do a cross country ride (probably the Trans Am route), and I'm looking for others who may have the same interest. Thinking next year I'd ride from Virginia, Oregon bound. Are there any other TE'ers who've got the same burning desire to see the US by bike? Please contact me if so.

[Zen]

I'm not quite up to that but if it was a road trip by car I'd so be there.

[kmehrzad]

I'm not quite up to that but if it was a road trip by car I'd so be there.

Zen, that's totally you and me in that car. I'm the driver and shouting, "Get the **LL back in this car, woman."

[Zen]

Zen, that's totally you and me in that car. I'm the driver and shouting, "Get the **LL back in this car, woman."

I never should have let you in my house.
I think you're starting to know me.

[Cataboo]

I never should have let you in my house.
I think you're starting to know me.

Lol. I'm sure she's regretting it, too! The first time she met you, you kept flashing your panties at her. The 2nd time you had on 2 sports bras, one on your head and one on your chest. I can't wait to see what you do next time she runs into you!

[kmehrzad]

Lol. I'm sure she's regretting it, too! The first time she met you, you kept flashing your panties at her. The 2nd time you had on 2 sports bras, one on your head and one on your chest. I can't wait to see what you do next time she runs into you!

Considering we're rooming together during the Wild Goose Chase ride in October, God only knows what I'm in for.

[Cataboo]

I've always wanted to do a cross country ride (probably the Trans Am route), and I'm looking for others who may have the same interest. Thinking next year I'd ride from Virginia, Oregon bound. Are there any other TE'ers who've got the same burning desire to see the US by bike? Please contact me if so.

You fight the wind going west to east - you might want to consider starting in Oregon...

[sfa]

Sounds like fun! I so wish I could join you, but I'm stuck in that part of life where kids and work keep me tethered pretty close to home. At this point I'd have to do the trip in a series of long weekends!

Have you checked the crazyguy boards? People post on there looking for riding companions quite a bit.

Sarah

[7rider]

A friend of ours is currently doing this ride: http://www.abbike.com/
He started in San Francisco, heads to New Hampshire.
He's having a great time and blogging about daily. He's currently in Ohio.

[divingbiker]

Would love to, but it's not in the cards until I retire.

[kmehrzad]

Zen, I've considered going by car, but one day as I sit the grandkids on my knee I want to say I've crossed the country by bike.

Cat, I've read that it doesn't really make much difference west to east or east to west with regard to the winds. I realize the Jetstream flows west to east, though. I'm open to whichever direction and will do more research.

sfa, I've been there and done that with kids and totally understand how things get put on hold until after they're grown and gone.

7Rider, Will check your friend's blog. I always enjoy reading other people's travel experiences and try to glean whatever advice I can from them.

DB, Why not retire next year? Then re-enter the workforce again after the ride? Professional athletes do it all the time.

[Leigh66]

Can't do it...but would LOVE to do it!!! That would be SO awesome!

[Dog]

I would love to cycle across country. It is big on my bucket list. I've looked at the organized rides - too expensive and the fund raising rides - not sure I could raise the required donations. I'm not sure I want to be with that large a group on a set schedule. If I'm not working next year - I would seriously consider it. 2012 might be more realistic. I've always pictured riding from the west to east (I live in Washington state), but I'm flexible. Keep us updated on your plans.

[madscot13]

an idea for SAG support would be to ask for volunteers across the states. There might be enough TE'ers and relatives that could give you limited SAG support.

[kmehrzad]

I would love to cycle across country. It is big on my bucket list. I've looked at the organized rides - too expensive and the fund raising rides - not sure I could raise the required donations.

There's a group that I'm seriously considering going with, it's called Wandering Wheels. http://www.wanderingwheels.org/67thCoastToCoast.html Granted the trip is $4,300, starting from San Diego, CA to Brunswick, GA, but when you determine the cost per day and what you get for that price ... experienced leaders and well planned out route, SAG support, indoor overnight accommodations (except for 3 nights), 10 meals per week, I think for first timers such as myself, it'd be a good choice. Something to consider ...

Madscot, thanks for your suggestion. It's certainly worth thinking about.