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March 25, 2009


Pacific . . . June 9, 2008                                                                  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; 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

Dan

Dan

Peter

Peter

Ian

Ian

Jean

Jean

                          Friends and Family Joining the Ride

Brain, OregonPeter A., WyomingMargaret, WyomingAlex, IllinoisEric, Indiana & Ohio

Zach, Indiana & Ohio




   

Brian, OR              Peter A., WY        Margaret, WY        Alex, IL             Eric, IN & OH      Zach, IN & OH 

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