TransAmerica Trail: Headed East, looking for Partners

[PSkip]

Hi There!

Name's Peter, and I'm cycling the full TransAmerica Trail this summer. I'm leaving Missoula tomorrow (July 11th) headed East. I'm solo right now, but would love to do the trek with someone if anyone's nearby. I average about 60 miles a day for pace, and I love waking up early to beat the heat, but I'm pretty flexible. If you're anywhere nearby (a little ahead or behind) please send me an email!

peter.skipper@gmail.com


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[John Nelson]

I don't think you need to advertise for partners. The TransAm is so popular that you'll almost certainly have partners whether you want them or not. Don't worry. You'll meet fellow travelers on the road.

[PSkip]

People keep telling me that but I haven't had much luck, for whatever reason. Figured I would try the boards, but I'm a newbie, so if this isn't the appropriate place to post looking for partners I do apologize!

Peter

[John Nelson]

I suppose the problem is that you've started a bit later than average. Many of the westbounders have already finished, and many of the eastbounders are ahead of you. Maybe you'll catch them. Good luck.

[staehpj1]

I think you are about ten days behind where we were on this date the year we did the TA.  We met people going the same direction fairly often at the camp sites, less so on the road.  I think we met more folks a bit further on than where you are now, so there may be hope it will pick up.