Bike Across America

How his bicycle was stolen the obstacles he overcame the people he encountered and so much more.

Bike across america.

America by bicycle provides highly rated fully supported bicycle tours all across america. The cost to bike across america can vary greatly depending on your adventure style and habits. Oldest and most used route is the transamerica. Now he s setting off on the american bike project an epic solo adventure of cross country.

Their tag line is america s bicycle travel they now have cycling maps covering more than 41 399 miles. By june of 1976 the trail was ready. Find a tour that fulfills your dream. A bike across america story authored by steve garufi this 344 page memoir tells the story of steve s first bike across usa trip.

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. 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.

Start with days of riding next to the pacific ocean then climb the sierras. Bicycling across the usa. Oklahoma will give you a chance to catch your breath before the terrain ramps up again as you enter ozark country. Cross country challenge is america by bicycle s central route across the united states.

Leave your bags and logistical worries with us. The transamerica bicycle trail began in 1973 during our co founder s ride from alaska to argentina as nothing more than an ambitious idea for a way to celebrate the nation s upcoming 200th birthday. 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. It is a more moderately paced 52 day tour that averages 80 miles per day and crosses through 13 states.

We have a ride to suit all cyclists interests levels and abilities. All details are included. The transamerica bike route is the classic bike touring route across america. The maps and guidebooks were published thanks to an enormous effort.

At 4 626 miles the route starts in astoria oregon and ends in yorktown virginia.