It's been years since I've been on here! But here is a quick question. I'm thinking about crossing this amazing country on a bike. My first step is picking a date. When would be the best time of year to depart? I am more interested in avoiding rain and snow than I am of avoiding heat.. It's safe to say I am very used to riding in the heat... I'll be leaving from Crescent Ca and ending at a not certain location yet (looking into new york...). Hope I get some good answers here! Share some experiences if you'd like. Thanks guys!