Need some help-new to cycling :) and about to bike 4000 miles..

[Tuckervill]

Cassie, which route are you doing?? The NC to San Diego route goes right through my town! I'll have to keep a lookout.

Karen

[tulip]

I understood the original post to be one inexperienced leader and alot of inexperienced cyclists. But having four leaders, two experienced, and a sag wagon is a different story.

Have fun and consider the suggestions given here. I still hope the fits (mail order bikes make me nervous).

[Cataboo]

Mail order bikes for inexperienced cyclists make me nervous.

But I think the plasticity of youth'll make this trip great for everyone involved!

I can't remember really caring about bike fit when I was young - but I didn't ride 4,000 miles either.

[Pedal Wench]

I think my other post got lost. I wanted to stress the importance of taking some sort of effective cycling or other bike safety class. If you are a leader, you'll need to lead by example. Saddle sores, sore legs and numb hands are nothing compared to the dangers of not knowing the rules of the road. Good luck, and do your homework, and report back often during the trip and keep asking questions - we love helping!