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This will be a self-supported ride using an RV towing a Honda CRV. Using the two vehicles we will leap-frog each day. Some days this may involve driving the day’s route north in one vehicle then biking south and driving north in the other vehicle. On past trips, I have never been able to mentally accept riding in the opposite direction of the destination. However, this method reduces the total “driven” mileage to 1/3 of what it would have been otherwise. On this trip that means each vehicle covers about 7,600 miles instead of 22,800 miles each.
Our goal is to enjoy the trip as we go. We will intentionally try to keep the daily mileage at a reasonable level so that we have more time to smell the wildflowers enroute. We are estimating 40-60 miles per day once we get toughened up to the challenge of riding day after day after day.
Betty will be handling most of the logistical support and will bike when time, weather and desire permit. My intention is to bike every mile of the way. Before starting, we have agreed to stop biking if it comes to a point when it is no longer fun.
During the ride, we hope to solicit donations for the American Cancer Society (ACS). If you would like to donate, please click on the ACS link on the top right of this page. If you would like to pledge some amount per mile, please email us directly.
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