> And that's only within cities, often the only way to > travel between cities is hoping you can find a bus with a > bicycle rack. This is sometimes impossible

> And that's only within cities, often the only way to > travel between cities is hoping you can find a bus with a > bicycle rack. This is sometimes impossible in rural areas. Here's information on a national bicycle route system. It's actually not impossible at all. Many one-lane highways have generous enough shoulders that allow for safe cycling. I've crossed the country now 3 times on bike (and visiting 8 other countries while cycling). The first cross country route was established in 1976. [0] https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-route-system/ https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-...