Bike Across America

The maps and guidebooks were published thanks to an enormous effort.

Bike across america. We have a ride to suit all cyclists interests levels and abilities. This epic bicycle trip across america will take you from the pacific coast of california to the vast basins of the mojave desert past the mystic spires of monument valley the volcanic fields and the high desert of new mexico. A bike across america story authored by steve garufi this 344 page memoir tells the story of steve s first bike across usa trip. Start with days of riding next to the pacific ocean then climb the sierras.

Now he s setting off on the american bike project an epic solo adventure of cross country. All details are included. America by bicycle provides highly rated fully supported bicycle tours all across america. The transamerica bike route is the classic bike touring route across america.

Bicycling across the usa. By june of 1976 the trail was ready. The cost to bike across america can vary greatly depending on your adventure style and habits. Find a tour that fulfills your dream.

At 4 626 miles the route starts in astoria oregon and ends in yorktown virginia. It is a more moderately paced 52 day tour that averages 80 miles per day and crosses through 13 states. Starting in oceanside under one of the longest piers in california raam spans 3000 miles climbs 175 000 feet crosses 12 states and finishes at city dock in annapolis maryland the east coast sailing mecca. National geographic travel photographer tyler metcalfe recently quit his job and sold off his possessions.

Oklahoma will give you a chance to catch your breath before the terrain ramps up again as you enter ozark country. For 36 years raam has been challenging ultracyclists from around the globe to push their physical and mental limits to the farthest reaches. Leave your bags and logistical worries with us. Oldest and most used route is the transamerica.

This set of maps covers from astoria oregon to yorktown virginia a distance of 4252 miles. The 3829 mile route begins with a wheel dip in the pacific ocean in san francisco california and ends with a wheel dip in the atlantic ocean near portsmouth new hampshire. Raam team start saturday june 19 2021. How his bicycle was stolen the obstacles he overcame the people he encountered and so much more.

I m sure people have squeaked by with a self contained bike ride that cost less than 1 000 dollars while supported bike rides may cost a cyclist close to 10 000 when all is done.