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Routes / Solo Route 66, east to west, spring 2022 - any unusual concerns?

« on: December 04, 2021, 12:16:21 pm »

I want to do this from Chicago to Santa Monica starting in mid-April.

My wife is really concerned about my ability to find service in the less-populated desert areas.

Anyone have an opinion on this, or recent experiences?

Thanks,
Shaun

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Routes / Route 66 westbound in 2021 - bad idea?

« on: January 17, 2021, 01:02:16 am »

I can't stop thinking about Route 66.

I did a solo self-supported TransAm in 2019, and I was planning to take it easy in 2020 and do some fun things with my wife, but the pandemic kept us homebound.

I have been in wait-and-see mode this year, but it looks increasingly likely that the pandemic won't subside until it is too late for international travel with my wife.

So I started thinking about an east-to-west Route 66 on the ACA route.

I can think of a few reasons why this might not be a good idea - mainly the fact that some essential stops might be closed, especially in the desert.

But I was curious what others think?

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Routes / Recommendations for an out-and-back route from Pueblo, CO to Taos, NM?

« on: January 25, 2019, 09:42:59 pm »

I am doing the TransAm this summer, but want to also do a side trip to Taos, NM.

It's important for me to do this as an out-and-back, so I don't want a course change.

After looking at the map, it looks like the best place to jump off the TransAm is Pueblo, CO.

I created a route from Pueblo to Taos that looks reasonable, but requires almost 40 miles of riding on I-25.

I confirmed this section of I-25 is legal for bicycles, using this site: http://dtdapps.coloradodot.info/bike#legend

And, using Google Street View, it looks safe (nice wide shoulders, clear lines of sight, etc.).

Does anyone have any strong concerns about this route?

My planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29189947

Thanks,
Shaun

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Mid-Atlantic / Recommended route from Union Station in Washington, DC to Yorktown?

« on: December 19, 2018, 11:02:36 pm »

I am starting to plan an east-west TransAmerica solo tour, and I was wondering if anyone can help recommend a route for riding from Union Station in Washington, DC to Yorktown?

Using rwgps' default routing, I came up with this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29063975

I looked at a few of the roads with Google street view, and they look both busy and narrow, so I am hoping there are some better alternatives.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Shaun