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FlyingAnchor
09-11-07, 08:23 PM
I took the plunge yesterday and ordered the Adventure Cycling Maps for my cross country trip. I got part of the southern tier, part of the underground railroad, and all of the transamerica with the western express. I plan on starting in St. Augustine Fl. and winding up on the transamerica route via the underground railroad.

Now that the money is spent I have more incentive to make this happen. It seems likely that the more money I spend toward the trip the more I have to make the trip. This will be a lifetime dream come true for me. I have had some thrills and big life experiences and this will probably out rank them all.

I think the trailor is next on my list of items to get. Whoo Hooo

Steven


lighthorse
09-13-07, 10:28 AM
Go for it!

gregw
09-13-07, 02:53 PM
I remember the day I ordered my Transam maps, very exciting! I think you will love the route you selected. So much stuff to organize and plan, but the day you leave you will realize that it's a piece of cake. You pedal, you eat, you sleep, smile and wave along the way. Magic happens on a long bike ride, I don't know why, but it does. Luck falls out of the sky and people you never thought you would meet come find you. Sure there are hard parts, but in the end they will seem like blips on the radar or battle wounds to brag about. I have some trailer tips on my crazy guy journal that may be helpful to you, good luck.

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/loa2004


teamcompi
09-13-07, 06:41 PM
Bike tours are addictive....careful, have a great time enjoy each day and take pictures when it gets really tough.

Its those photos which will bring the most joy latter IMHO

have a great time