I've done two tours in the US: the west coast and the southern tier from CA-->FL-->NY. The latter was a life changing, eye opening journey into the heart of Ame

I've done two tours in the US: the west coast and the southern tier from CA-->FL-->NY. The latter was a life changing, eye opening journey into the heart of America. Being a "coastal elite", I gained a level of empathy and cultural understanding for "middle America" at 13mph and in crashing with strangers via WarmShowers.org I can't imagine any other 67 day trip could provide. I recommend this experience to anyone who will listen, though it's not for the feint of heart...pretty dangerous riding alongside traffic (i.e. insta-death is a swerve away) for starters. If we can lower the bar to this kind of socially transcendent experience -- starting by making it safer sans cars/trucks -- I firmly believe this has the power to connect America in ways she needs so badly these days.