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March 25, 2009
Pacific . . . June 9, 2008Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Atlantic . . . July 29, 2008
From Sea to Shining Sea… A family rides the USA
Three generations rode bicycles across the United States in the summer of 2008, from Oregon to Maryland. The following is the story of the cyclists Dan (father-70), Peter (son-42) and Ian (grandson-18), plus support wagon driver Jean (mother-70). We were joined by many friends and relatives from time to time. The Pages contain trip details – our daily blogs, route maps and readers’ Comments.
Overview
Miles/day: 80-85 average
Speed: 16 mph/ave.
Time in saddle;Â 6-7 hours per day average.
Total miles; 3,324
Nights spent camping under the stars; 0
Nights spent in motels; (all the rest)
Great surprises; bicycle friendly consideration by professional truckers; the fun riding Illinois and Indiana; “stumbling” upon Ft. Robinson NE.
Best ride; Greater Allegheny Rail Trail
Worst ride; Pennsylvania’s roads (particularly Bike Route “S”)
Sweet climbs and descents; Teton Pass, Cascades, Continental Divide
Biggest disappointment; Iowa roads (forget RAGBRAI)
The Main Participants
                         Friends and Family Joining the Ride
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Brian, OR              Peter A., WY        Margaret, WY        Alex, IL             Eric, IN & OH     Zach, IN & OHÂ