Touring - Trans Am Route Tour - Animals ?

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Bishkek60
05-15-06, 04:56 AM
Good day all,
I am going do the Trans Am route from Yorktown, Va - Astoria, Or starting next month.
I've never done this before and among many questions for anybody who has, is there
anywhere I might want to watch out for the larger animals like bears, etc...

Thanks

velonomad
05-15-06, 05:47 AM
On the west coast watch out for these bears
http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/images/dress-up/acc/hats/biker.jpg

On the east Coast watch out for these bears
http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_apr2006/HillbillyOveralls.jpg

These bears usually won't bother you http://data2.itc.nps.gov/nature/photos/51.jpg
challengea2z
05-15-06, 08:43 AM
lol that's the funniest thing I've see for a long while, thanks Velonomad

jamawani
05-15-06, 08:54 AM
And Velonomad -

Is that really you in the avatar?? Like supergeek!!!
velonomad
05-15-06, 09:17 AM
And Velonomad -

Is that really you in the avatar?? Like supergeek!!!


Naw LOL I am not that cool! The avatar is "smiling Bob" from the goofy "Enzyte male enhancement" commercials.
http://www.enzyte.com/videolibrary4.html
nm+
05-15-06, 10:59 AM
I just worry about those jerks who let thier rotties run free.
I swear I'm gonna start carrying a gun.
gpsblake
05-15-06, 07:40 PM
You will have problems with animals on your trip.
They are called dogs.
And yes, every single cyclist has several confrontations with them during the trip.

Maybe other than a skunk or curious racoon visiting your campsite, you'll be fine.