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Routes / Re: My First Cycling Tour From Michigan To Oregon!
« on: March 07, 2016, 05:07:43 pm »
I've NEVER been to Oregon, so I'm really looking forward to that. ... Thanks for the insights. ... Really appreciate it.
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Routes / Re: My First Cycling Tour From Michigan To Oregon!
« on: March 07, 2016, 02:59:37 pm »
Hey, I was just perusing the message boards and stumbled upon your note about biking through Oregon, Idaho, etc. ... I'm planning a West-to-East ride, trying to get to the RAGBRAI in time for the last week of July. ... Two questions: When you said you took 26 through Oregon, how long did you take to cover the state? And how did you connect from 20-to-26 -- from where to where did you make that connection?
I know this is an old topic, but it's relevant to my ride this summer. Thanks ...
I know this is an old topic, but it's relevant to my ride this summer. Thanks ...
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General Discussion / Re: Trans Am advice for newbie?
« on: March 02, 2016, 05:13:00 pm »
I hear you loud and clear. ... Will start revising my estimates. This is supposed to be a joyful experience, after all. I'll take a look at that route you mentioned from the 2002 ride. ... I will plan for what I can and adjust to the rest. Thanks for the insights.
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General Discussion / Re: Trans Am advice for newbie?
« on: March 01, 2016, 06:50:05 pm »
Good point. I've done a decent number of long mileage/multi-day rides, but this trip is definitely an unknown for me. Long story, but I will have a wife-driven support vehicle for most of the ride so don't need to ride too heavy. But I'm willing to build in a little buffer so I don't ruin the ride by worrying about getting to Iowa in time.
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General Discussion / Trans Am advice for newbie?
« on: March 01, 2016, 02:52:19 pm »
I'm trying to sort out my first trans american ride and planning to join family and friends for the RAGBRAI at the midpoint.
I'm trying to get to Western Iowa by July 24 and was hoping to start in Oregon in mid-June. Has anyone made that trip or something similar? It seems like a mix of some of the Adventure Cycling maps can work, but I'm wondering about timing/mileage. If I started, say, in Florence, OR, and then knit together parts of TA Trail, Lewis&Clark, it seems to come to about 2,500 miles. Are there routes that aren't listed on the Adventure Cycling site that might work?
Any advice, words of wisdom on what to aim for (I was thinking about 70-90 miles per day, though that will obviously vary with terrain, etc.).
Sorry for the long note but I'd appreciate any collective wisdom you all might have.
I'm trying to get to Western Iowa by July 24 and was hoping to start in Oregon in mid-June. Has anyone made that trip or something similar? It seems like a mix of some of the Adventure Cycling maps can work, but I'm wondering about timing/mileage. If I started, say, in Florence, OR, and then knit together parts of TA Trail, Lewis&Clark, it seems to come to about 2,500 miles. Are there routes that aren't listed on the Adventure Cycling site that might work?
Any advice, words of wisdom on what to aim for (I was thinking about 70-90 miles per day, though that will obviously vary with terrain, etc.).
Sorry for the long note but I'd appreciate any collective wisdom you all might have.
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