Al Gerhardstein
09-19-00, 06:13 PM
How many cyclists am I likely to see on the trans am route across the country if I ride E to W beginning in April? Are the towns along the way sick of seeing cyclists or is it still cool to meet and greet us?
Touring - trans america route
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ericactive
03-05-01, 10:50 AM
I went coast to coast on the mid trans am route going east to west in may of 1999. I was off the route for about 1/3 of the way.
I met a great pair on a tandem in Missouri and didn't say goodbye to them until reaching the Grand Tetons where they went around the other side to avoid Yellowstone.
While I was on the route I met many riders. At one point in Kansas there were 10 of us camped in the city park. 5 going east and 5 going west. 8 of us went out to dinner together. Three were a couple of people in hotels that night too.
I saw people almost everyday while on the route. Towards the end you don't want to stop and talk to them anymore. I saw 9 people in Yellowstone in one day. All were on long rides.
Many towns welcome bicyclists. Its good to check in with the police in some of the small towns in Kansas just to let them know your going to be in the park camping. Sometimes they will open bathrooms for you. Cyclists represent important business for most of the small towns. I had some great experiences.
Read my journals at http://www.ericactive.com
Feel free to email me with any questions.
Good luck!
Eric
I met a great pair on a tandem in Missouri and didn't say goodbye to them until reaching the Grand Tetons where they went around the other side to avoid Yellowstone.
While I was on the route I met many riders. At one point in Kansas there were 10 of us camped in the city park. 5 going east and 5 going west. 8 of us went out to dinner together. Three were a couple of people in hotels that night too.
I saw people almost everyday while on the route. Towards the end you don't want to stop and talk to them anymore. I saw 9 people in Yellowstone in one day. All were on long rides.
Many towns welcome bicyclists. Its good to check in with the police in some of the small towns in Kansas just to let them know your going to be in the park camping. Sometimes they will open bathrooms for you. Cyclists represent important business for most of the small towns. I had some great experiences.
Read my journals at http://www.ericactive.com
Feel free to email me with any questions.
Good luck!
Eric
Joe Gardner
03-05-01, 07:17 PM
Eric, welcome to the forums! You have a great website! I spent well over an hour there today reading your travel logs, and touring tips. Im going back right now to read about your Utah adventures, as it looks like i have riden a few of the same rides as you :)
One of my goals, is to ride the trans america route, i would love to do it next summer, but doubt i will have the funds avalible to me.
One of my goals, is to ride the trans america route, i would love to do it next summer, but doubt i will have the funds avalible to me.