Yeah Dudes,

(amended intro due to inappropriate prior hello, if offence caused then a sincere apology xx). I know an explaination is not required but my writing style is only composed for the reader. I get bored with reading standard msg's, I like to read and write with a little more flare.

How the funk are you? English rider on your site. I have been using a more local cycle site until now but found it to be a little reserved and does not have a fundamental requirement of mine......namely Americans. My desire to communicate with our brothers (and/or sisters) across the pond is neither down to your flamboyant nature, nor is it due to those groovy 60/70/80s tracks that pumped out across the UK radio stations back when America ruled the World, well the bit between the Pacific, the Atlantic, south of The Great Lakes and north of Ciudad Juarez anyway. . No, the reason for my contact with the State-side fraternity is my desire to cross your great nation on two wheels. I have visited the USA some years back and missed so much due to time constraints.

I can say with some authority on the matter that while the World has many attractions worth visiting before you die, most of them are of natures doing. America has so much more of the fun stuff......man made stuff. Bright lights, big cities, casinos to die for, real aircraft carriers (with fancy futuristic names like the world famous USS Enterprise), and let's not forget the place we all want to visit before we die Area 51.

Anyway, I am looking for a travel swap shop. I want someone who can provide me with help like the purchase of a vehicle for my wife and little one to be able to accompany me on my tour, local knowledge of laws I may need to know for cycling, a base to navigate back to if need be, etc etc. I can offer the same thing in return. If someone out there wishes to cycle the length and breadth of the UK, I can provide support, a place to partake in some home cooked meals, maybe even a cycle buddy if work commitments allow.

Go on give me a shout