Me and a couple friends are going to bike from Maine to Florida on single speed BMX bikes. Think anyone has done that before?

Ouch! Thats my first reaction. I've never heard of anyone doing this before. Here are a few things to think about. How long do you think it's going to take? How far do you plan to ride each day? What's the farthest you've ever ridden in one day? Do you have a long enough seat post to efficiently pedal while seated? How do you plan to carry the things you're gonna need? Backpack, panniers? I don't know of any racks that fit bmx bikes, and besides a rack on a bmx bike kinda defeats the purpose. Anyways, if you're serious about doing it and you make it that would be quite an accomplishment.

What a great idea! We are all accustomed to believing that we need special gear for a trip. That aside, you will want to make sure that your legs and body can stretch out as you ride, and don't carry your gear on your back in a pack. You can make your own racks to attach buckets to them to haul your stuff. I imagine that you will be covering much less ground as well (compared to a rode bike), and will probably need to walk the steep sections. But hey, you'll also be able to explore areas and do things that full size bikers never dream of( such as the local towns skate park for example). So go for it! And write in again when you finish please!

You may want to try a weekend "shakedown" tour carrying all the stuff you think you will need and covering a typical day's distance, but staying locally (or even in your back garden). This will identify any issues you have with comfort, luggage etc.
I know people who have done serious tours on £99 discount MTBs with a duffle bag on the rear rack but never on BMXs.

Well the most I have biked ina day... about 60 miles, it took about 12-14 hours... as far as luggage why couldnt you have a back pack if it was relativly light, and brining some cash and mainly getting money wired too me (hotels, food etc) I plan on doing it this summer, so time isnt a concern really but im guessing i would take a month or two. as far as hills...i dont think id be walking up any. but maybe im wrong. I have a very tall seatpost, thomson 330 MM. and I dont think i really have anything on my bike thats going to "break" thomson, fsa, FMF, Answer, chris king, srp etc...nothing junk

I think this could definitely work. To ease the trip a little, see if you can get somewhat slick bmx tires. Alternate hand positions'll also be nice. A quick easy fix would be to get mtb-style bar ends. If you want to get some of the weight off your back, you may be able to install a handlebar bag on BMX bars. Likewise, since your seat will probably be way above your rear tire you may be able to install a saddlebag.

This reminds me of the saying, "Less clothes, more money." Take what you need. If you've got money, then going by bmx isn't a problem if you can handle it. 65 miles on my fixed gear on flat terrain took me around 4 1/2 hrs (vicious headwind). How long can you stay on your bike at one time? That and equipment will be your limiting factor, I believe. Bmx's are pretty tough, but you'll have to take tubes, patch kit, spokes, cables and other supplies you won't be able to find easily on the way.

A 60 mile ride at 5mph is pretty slow for a tour. The least athletic tourers usually average 10mph, they just get into position and role along for a couple of hours then rest. Do you need to take lots of rest stops?
Carrying luggage on your back may be OK for short commutes and an occasional longer day ride but doing it every day for 10 hrs will get really old really fast. Look into a seatpost rack. I have carried a backpack on top of the rack but panniers are more secure.

A friend of mine did the southern route across the US from San Diego to Florida back around 1980 using a Mongoose Moosegoose single speed. It had 20" wheels but a larger frame so it wasn't meant for young kids. He did a LOT of training for the ride, many, many days over 100 miles. I rode my 26" Voris Dixon SS with him on a few centuries and he was well prepared. He finished the ride easily, I forget now how long it took but it seemed pretty quick to me, like a month or something. My answer to you is that you can do a ride on just about anything but conditioning is the key.

well i can bike forever im not worried about doing it in time, im doing it for FUN....these are the tires that are on my bike...

https://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/TR5100

I've ridden long distances on a 20" wheeled, singlespeed childs bike before although it wasn't a BMX. Same as the others mentioned I had the seat up high and I did manage to mount a rack of sorts and carry panniers.

So my reccomendation would be to trial a long seatpost, use SPD pedals/shoes for safety reasons out on the road as well as efficiency and with a long seatpost you could mount a seatpost rack and carry light panniers. Long distances with a backpack would be murder.

Regards, Anthony

I think that guy tried to do the same thing around the world and abandoned.

I saw a guy on tv that catwalked across the US. You might as well try this if you're already on a BMX bike. Seems like it would take more than a month though.

A few years ago when I was touring in Alberta, I met a young man from Japan at the Lake Louise Hostel. He had cycled from Vancouver to Jasper and then down the Columbia Icefields Parkway to Lake Louise on a BMX carrying a huge backpack. He had plans to cycle across Canada but when I saw him, he was suffering big time. I don't know whether he completed the trip or not.

So, anything is doable if you have the strength and will to follow your passion. Personally, I would stay with the comfort of a larger bike with panniers or trailer. Good luck!!

I need tubes duct tape and a second pair of clothing.some cash, and then im good. I will have most of my money wired to me, I will stay at strangers houses if i have to...