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Last summer I completed a cross-USA ride from Oregon to Virginia, over 3000 miles. It was the most fulfilling amazing experience of my life. My family is tired
by sour-taste 4y ago
Last summer I completed a cross-USA ride from Oregon to Virginia, over 3000 miles. It was the most fulfilling amazing experience of my life. My family is tired of hearing me start sentences with 'when I was on my ride'. That said it was scary at times. In the US some places are outright hostile to cyclists. I was flipped off, coated in exhaust by big diesel burning trucks (on purpose), and run off the road multiple times (not sure if intentionally). It truly is an amazing experience but the lack of bike infra in this country is so sad. My next ride is going to be an off-road one where I don't have to worry about cars.
- philips 4y agoI did Oregon to Idaho and having to take even brief moments on freeways or riding on the shoulder with passing semi trucks was enough to convince me that cross country wasn’t for me. We really need to complete the cross country trail. https://www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/ https://www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/
- tech_tuna 4y agoYears ago, I rode from Boston to Seattle (with a nontrivial and unplanned detour through Canada) by myself. I may never do another cycling tour again (for a number of reasons) but it was one of the greatest experiences in my life. It all started out when I heard about some friends (brothers) who did the same and I know that I personally motivated at least 3 other people to do similar rides. Oh jeez, I could go on and on actually, but I will keep it brief, it was a wonderful experience overall. I am lucky and grateful that I was able to do something like that.
- jacquesm 4y ago> I could go on Please do! Fascinating all these stories.