I have created some confusion about my cross-country trip. I am not a stranger to confusion, in fact, usually all it takes is something shiny at the corner of my eye and I’m already there.
This post is an effort to clear up what I have muddied.
Yes I have begun my cross country ride. (see start your engines and a tale of two rides)
No, I haven’t really started the solo ride from my house to the west coast. Since I live north of Atlanta and only about 250 miles from the Atlantic coast I did a quick trip down to Tybee Island and back.
Hey, it wouldn’t be a legitimate coast to coast trip without actually seeing the ocean. I’m even taking some Atlantic ocean water with me on the ride to deliver to the pacific.
I will leave my home and begin my trek west on July 21. The first day is going to be going over territory that I’ve hit before, so mileage is going to be prioritized over sightseeing. I hope to arrive somewhere close to Memphis by the first night.
It’s a ride of about 350 miles. I have one landmark I’d like to see on the way and I’ll tell you more about that later.
So – to my friend Rufus – it’s not too late to join me, and you have a clean bike!
To my friend Mark – let’s ride again!
To my friend Don – put down the pencil and hammer and get a bike!
To my cousin Fred – Leave the trailer at home and ride with me.
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