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Routes / Re: ACA TransAmerican Summer 2025
« on: January 26, 2025, 02:05:39 pm »
I’m not sure how the traffic is these days, but many years ago I rode from Lolo to Kooskia. It was a beautiful ride, with not too much traffic.
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Routes / Re: ACA TransAmerican Summer 2025
« on: January 26, 2025, 07:16:28 am »
uturnshari, it seems you have a great cross country tour in the planning stages! I highly encourage you to do it! I have done 2 xc tours so far and am looking forward to my 3rd later this year. I can only think of one time I was scared due to logging trucks and no shoulder. That was about 5 miles heading into Whitefish, MT on the Northern Tier. My experience in the NT and ST ACA routes was that mostly they are mapped on roads that are quiet and/or have adequate shoulders. Some exceptions, but usually not for long distances. It's especially important to have high visibility (bright clothing, flashing tail light, etc.) for those times when traffic is close by. I have found that MOST drivers are courteous and give me space. (With just a few, rare exceptions.)
I plan to ride the TransAmerica route starting in Astoria on about Aug. 1st this year. What sections on the TA route from OR to Missoula have you read bad things about?
I plan to ride the TransAmerica route starting in Astoria on about Aug. 1st this year. What sections on the TA route from OR to Missoula have you read bad things about?
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Routes / Re: ACA TransAmerican Summer 2025
« on: January 21, 2025, 12:18:34 pm »
Thanks for your message and advice! Having done a couple coast to coast trips in the past, I can relate to your thoughts about the pleasures and obstacles I can encounter. At 74 yrs, I need to consider that my tour could be aborted or detoured for any number of reasons (illness, injury, weather, fires, etc). But I will still do the journey as an adventure. That’s part of the appeal, the challenge of not knowing what each day will bring!
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Routes / Re: ACA TransAmerican Summer 2025
« on: January 21, 2025, 07:50:39 am »
Jim Glasford, let's keep in touch. I am planning an early August departure from OR also. I plan to do the whole TA route beginning then, hoping that by the time I reach Kansas and the midwest it will be cooler in Sept.
Jim E.
Jim E.
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Routes / Re: ACA TransAmerican Summer 2025
« on: January 05, 2025, 03:51:00 pm »
Hi Jonathan,
It's great you are undertaking the TransAm tour! I am located in north-central Washington, so planning to start my ride in Oregon in August. It may be hot on the coast, but should be cooler as I get into the mountains, and hopefully, somewhat cooler in Kansas and eastward in September. I loved riding the Northern Tier route west-east in 2018, and enjoyed (however a little less) the Southern Tier west-east in 2022. This will be my third and probably last cross country ride. I will probably keep a daily journal on crazyguyonabike, as I did for the Southern Tier.
Jim
It's great you are undertaking the TransAm tour! I am located in north-central Washington, so planning to start my ride in Oregon in August. It may be hot on the coast, but should be cooler as I get into the mountains, and hopefully, somewhat cooler in Kansas and eastward in September. I loved riding the Northern Tier route west-east in 2018, and enjoyed (however a little less) the Southern Tier west-east in 2022. This will be my third and probably last cross country ride. I will probably keep a daily journal on crazyguyonabike, as I did for the Southern Tier.
Jim
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Classifieds / 2025 TransAmerica W>E
« on: November 14, 2024, 07:56:27 am »
I’m planning to ride the ACA TransAmerica route west to east in the summer of 2025, exact dates not yet determined. Seeking companions for part or all of this trip. I’m an experienced cycle tourist, male, 74 yrs, retired college professor. I’ve done both the Northern Tier (2018) and Southern Tier (2022) coast to coast. Expect to average 60-70 mi per day, approx. one rest day per week, using camping, motels, Warm Showers. Most meals in local cafes, restaurants. If you are interested in riding along, or if you have a story to share about riding this route, please DM me using the Personal Message link at left of this post. Jim
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Routes / Re: ACA TransAmerican Summer 2025
« on: November 12, 2024, 08:20:51 am »
Hi Jack, I am planning to cycle the TransAmerica, west to east, in summer of 2025. Here's an intro request:
I plan to cycle the ACA TransAmerica route, Oregon to Virginia, next summer. Dates not yet determined. Seeking one or two riding partners for part or all of this trip. I am an experienced cycle tourist, male, 74 yrs. old, retired college professor who enjoys taking time to explore, visiting WS hosts along the way, and enjoying encounters with the land and its people. I've previously biked the both the Northern Tier (2018) and Southern Tier (2022) routes, so this will be my third coast to coast cycle trip. I carry gear for camping out, but also like to stay with WS hosts, motels, or B&Bs. I expect to average 60-70 miles per day. I would enjoy hearing from experienced cyclists who are interested in joining this trip or who have done it and are willing to share stories or advice. You can reply here or text me at 765-491-8141. Jim
I plan to cycle the ACA TransAmerica route, Oregon to Virginia, next summer. Dates not yet determined. Seeking one or two riding partners for part or all of this trip. I am an experienced cycle tourist, male, 74 yrs. old, retired college professor who enjoys taking time to explore, visiting WS hosts along the way, and enjoying encounters with the land and its people. I've previously biked the both the Northern Tier (2018) and Southern Tier (2022) routes, so this will be my third coast to coast cycle trip. I carry gear for camping out, but also like to stay with WS hosts, motels, or B&Bs. I expect to average 60-70 miles per day. I would enjoy hearing from experienced cyclists who are interested in joining this trip or who have done it and are willing to share stories or advice. You can reply here or text me at 765-491-8141. Jim
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Great Lakes / Re: Seeking route suggestions--Minneapolis to NT in New York State
« on: October 27, 2017, 07:32:07 pm »
Thanks Jeff and John, we will consider your advice. I am leaning toward riding the UP.
Jim
Jim
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Great Lakes / Seeking route suggestions--Minneapolis to NT in New York State
« on: September 17, 2017, 10:42:30 am »
I will be riding the Northern Tier from west to east next year. Trying to choose the best route between Minneapolis and Western NY state. I am open to various possibilities: ferry across Lake Michigan, ride UP and northern Michigan, etc. Who has done this transit and can recommend a nice connecting route?
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