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Trying to get a group of people just graduating college to ride with this summer! View Thread - Aaron Sperling on Oct 5, 2008, 6:28 PM

trip this summer - jared on Nov 6, 2008, 3:53 PM

Re: trip this summer - jared on Nov 6, 2008, 3:57 PM

Yeah yeah! - alison butler on Nov 24, 2008, 9:30 PM

lets talk biking - Aaron on Dec 30, 2008, 10:47 PM

yes! - Dave on Dec 16, 2008, 11:45 AM

I would but... - David G on Dec 16, 2008, 1:38 PM

* - David G on Dec 16, 2008, 1:47 PM

ride accross america - chrissy on Jan 2, 2009, 4:27 PM

Still planning - Aaron on Jan 3, 2009, 9:48 AM

First long ride of my life. Webster MA - Bryant Park NY View Thread - Robert Russo on Jan 1, 2009, 1:43 AM

Good luck! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jan 1, 2009, 7:28 AM

thanks - Robert Russo on Jan 1, 2009, 8:33 AM

A lot depends on your style ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jan 2, 2009, 8:35 AM

Bryant Park - Robert Russo on Jan 1, 2009, 8:37 AM

Looking for female partner to cross America 07/09 View Thread - Denny Cavin on Dec 10, 2008, 5:25 PM

Good luck with that partner search! n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Dec 11, 2008, 10:00 AM

BIking - Rmgoo on Dec 30, 2008, 7:15 PM

Anyone go across America with kids View Thread - marcus on Dec 22, 2008, 4:02 PM

Do the kids ride regularly on tandems? ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Dec 23, 2008, 7:15 AM

Yes but... - marcus on Dec 23, 2008, 11:40 AM

time View Thread - Bo on Sep 15, 2008, 9:47 PM

I did San Diego to Jekyll Island in 6.5 weeks ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Sep 16, 2008, 8:52 PM

Time - David G on Dec 16, 2008, 1:49 PM

... - david gray on Dec 22, 2008, 2:39 PM

costs View Thread - joey on Aug 21, 2008, 9:33 PM

What it cost me ... (About $4-5K) - Steve Garufi on Aug 23, 2008, 2:10 PM

quite alot - David on Dec 16, 2008, 1:51 PM

What are some tips? - Aaron on Dec 21, 2008, 9:58 AM

Whoops! - Aaron on Dec 21, 2008, 9:59 AM

I don't really have much input on those things... - Colorado Guy! :) on Dec 21, 2008, 4:38 PM

Bicycling collides with bear at 45 mph ... View Thread - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 29, 2008, 5:49 PM

haha - David on Dec 16, 2008, 1:42 PM

Bike from Los Angeles to Chicago View Thread - Goin' on a bike ride on Oct 5, 2008, 3:25 PM

wow - David on Dec 16, 2008, 1:41 PM

Routes from NY to CA View Thread - Jason on Nov 10, 2008, 12:33 PM

Planned Cross-Country bike trip View Thread - Bram Margoles on Nov 5, 2008, 3:04 PM

Way to go, Bram! :) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Nov 6, 2008, 9:19 AM

let's join me on my trip across America View Thread - Patrik Mihal on Aug 29, 2008, 10:48 AM

Sounds like fun. Good luck! :) n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Aug 30, 2008, 6:47 AM

Across America (duh!) View Thread - Cameron Allan on Aug 14, 2008, 2:58 PM

Good luck! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Aug 16, 2008, 7:12 AM

solo tour - South Dakota to New York - need advice View Thread - Abram on Jul 27, 2008, 7:14 PM

dates - Abram on Jul 27, 2008, 7:16 PM

Bike Across America planned for 2011 View Thread - Mitchell Eichblatt on Jul 23, 2008, 3:10 AM

My 2008 Bike Across America Trip Report Thread View Thread - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 26, 2008, 11:09 AM

Day 1 - San Diego, CA to Julian, CA (56 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 26, 2008, 11:10 AM

Day 2 - Julian, CA to Brawley, CA (75 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 26, 2008, 8:50 PM

Day 3 - Brawley, CA to Blythe, CA (44 miles, hitchiked 38 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 27, 2008, 12:24 PM

Day 4 - Rest Day in Bltyhe, CA (0 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 28, 2008, 9:58 PM

Day 5 - Blythe, CA to Quartzsite, AZ (22 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 29, 2008, 7:40 PM

did you see any animals in the desert? - toni on Mar 29, 2008, 11:13 PM

No snakes or spiders, but other wildlife. n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 30, 2008, 10:27 PM

that exciting to see other - toni on Mar 30, 2008, 10:38 PM

Day 6 - Quartzsite, AZ to Salome, AZ (41 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 30, 2008, 9:54 PM

you inspire me, Steve! - Nita on Apr 4, 2008, 11:51 AM

yes he is inspiring, where would you go? - toni on Apr 4, 2008, 8:32 PM

Day 7 - Salome, AZ to Wickenburg, AZ (55 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 3, 2008, 1:59 PM

Day 8 - Wickenburg, AZ to Phoenix, AZ (54 miles - Bike stolen) - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 3, 2008, 2:00 PM

Was bicycle locked? - Calvin on Jun 25, 2008, 8:54 AM

I am fairly sure I locked it ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 26, 2008, 9:04 PM

Day 9 - Rest Day in Phoenix (0 miles - Bought new bike) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 4, 2008, 1:16 PM

Day 10 - Phoenix, AZ to Florence Junction, AZ (36 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 6, 2008, 9:53 PM

how often do you have to fill up the 2 bottles of water? - toni on Apr 6, 2008, 10:26 PM

Once. No. n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 8, 2008, 8:24 AM

Day 11 - Florence Junction, AZ to Superior, AZ (15 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 7, 2008, 1:39 PM

Did you ever feel like someone what pushing you along, i guess like runners high but - toni on Apr 7, 2008, 10:28 PM

No. Not sure. n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 8, 2008, 8:25 AM

a wind in the back can bring on that sensation... - Dave O on Apr 9, 2008, 3:37 PM

nice - toni on Apr 10, 2008, 9:17 PM

Day 12 - Superior, AZ to Safford, AZ (102 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 9, 2008, 3:17 PM

did it ever make you sick to bike so far? - toni on Apr 10, 2008, 9:18 PM

No, No and No. n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 11, 2008, 8:54 AM

Hot Tamales - Dave O on Apr 13, 2008, 1:24 PM

Day 13 - Safford, AZ to Glenwood, NM (86 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 12, 2008, 5:24 PM

Day 14 - Glenwood, NM to Reserve, NM (33 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 14, 2008, 6:52 AM

Day 15 - Rest Day in Reserve, NM (0 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 16, 2008, 5:14 PM

Day 16 - Reserve, NM to Datil, NM (68 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 19, 2008, 11:51 AM

Day 17: Datil, NM to Socorro, NM (61 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 22, 2008, 1:12 PM

Day 18 - San Antonio, NM to Carrizozo, NM (64 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 24, 2008, 10:57 AM

Day 19 - Carrizozo, NM to Roswell, NM (88 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 25, 2008, 5:04 PM

Day 20 - Roswell, NM to Tatum, NM (73 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 26, 2008, 6:14 PM

Nice metal art and sunsets! nm - Dave O on Apr 27, 2008, 1:39 AM

Day 21 - Tatum, NM to Brownfield, TX (63 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 27, 2008, 9:08 PM

Day 22 - Rest day in West Texas (0 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 29, 2008, 9:28 PM

Day 23 - Brownfield, TX to Aspermont, TX (126 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 30, 2008, 8:54 PM

Day 24 - Aspermont, TX to Haskell, TX (32 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 2, 2008, 1:16 PM

Day 25 - Haskell, TX to Graham, TX (73 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 3, 2008, 6:21 PM

Day 26 - Rest Day in Graham, TX (0 miles - Poor weather) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 5, 2008, 4:55 PM

Day 27 - Graham, TX to Decatur, TX (66 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 6, 2008, 5:14 PM

Steve and the ladies on the ride - Nick on May 7, 2008, 6:54 AM

Yes, good points. n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on May 7, 2008, 8:33 AM

Day 28 - Decatur, TX to Sherman, TX (72 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 7, 2008, 9:38 PM

Day 29 - Sherman, TX to Paris, TX (65 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 9, 2008, 1:01 PM

Day 30 - Paris, TX to New Boston, TX (69 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 11, 2008, 2:37 PM

Day 31 - New Boston, TX to Magnolia, AR (76 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 13, 2008, 11:28 AM

Day 32 - Rest Day in Magnolia, AR (0 miles - rain) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 14, 2008, 5:39 PM

Day 33 - Magnolia, AR to El Dorado, AR (35 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 15, 2008, 3:21 PM

Day 34 - El Dorado, AR to Lake Village, AR (92 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 20, 2008, 9:19 PM

Day 35 - Lake Village, AR to Greenwood, MS (73 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 25, 2008, 11:36 PM

Day 36 - Greenwood, MS to Winona, MS (28 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 26, 2008, 4:47 PM

Day 37 - Rest day in Memphis, TN (0 miles - with friends) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 28, 2008, 11:20 AM

Day 38 - Winona, MS to Columbus, MS (85 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 28, 2008, 11:21 AM

Day 39 - Columbus, MS to Brent, AL (91 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 30, 2008, 11:17 AM

Day 40 - Brent, AL to Montgomery, AL (74 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 1, 2008, 10:41 PM

all the honking is aweful-glad you made it - toni on Jun 1, 2008, 11:06 PM

Day 41 - Montgomery, AL to Eufaula, AL (87 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 5, 2008, 10:01 AM

Day 42 - Eufaula, AL to Dawson, GA (49 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 5, 2008, 2:55 PM

Day 43 - Dawson, GA to Tifton, GA (62 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 8, 2008, 10:10 AM

Day 44 - Tifton, GA to Waycross, GA (75 miles) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 10, 2008, 10:16 PM

Day 45 - Waycross, GA to Jekyll Island, GA (61 miles) ALL DONE! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 13, 2008, 1:57 PM

Nice job finishing the story View Thread - PhxPhil on Jun 21, 2008, 9:43 AM

Yes, it sure was a lot of work! Thank you Phil! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 21, 2008, 9:50 PM

Race Across America/ RAAM on a Computrainer View Thread - Alvin on Jun 19, 2008, 9:38 PM

I stopped in Hope, AZ for a rest ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 20, 2008, 1:55 PM

Steve, I need help View Thread - Joe on May 4, 2008, 4:07 PM

The route I took can be seen here ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 4, 2008, 8:29 PM

Thanks - Joe on May 5, 2008, 8:18 AM

Nice site ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 5, 2008, 11:15 AM

Thanks - Joe Haeggquist on Jun 17, 2008, 4:36 PM

Alright, good luck to ya! n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 19, 2008, 7:40 AM

june4-july28 santa monica to dc View Thread - toni on May 23, 2008, 10:51 PM

My butt may not like that distance - Dave O on Jun 19, 2008, 2:37 AM

13 days before my BAA ride begins, I will ride with everything on my bike ... View Thread - ColoradoGuy! :) on Jan 18, 2008, 7:16 PM

biking - Dave on Jan 19, 2008, 5:43 PM

I'll be going through Albany, GA, Tifton, GA and Waycross, GA ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Jan 19, 2008, 7:30 PM

good trip - Dave on Jan 19, 2008, 9:10 PM

Jekyll Island appears to be the final destination ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Jan 19, 2008, 9:24 PM

Wow...Jekyll Island... - Scotott on Jan 20, 2008, 4:13 PM

Ha! I'll take the hot weather, Scott. I LOVE IT! ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Jan 21, 2008, 7:29 AM

I biked across Georgia alright ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 10, 2008, 10:21 PM

That's pretty neat, reminicing back to these messages - Dave O on Jun 12, 2008, 11:43 AM

Los Angeles to Pittsburgh View Thread - Anonymous on Jun 10, 2008, 4:51 AM

Pepper Spray - To use against loose and threatening dogs. n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Jun 10, 2008, 10:17 PM

Trip to Pittsburgh View Thread - Galactus on Jun 2, 2008, 8:22 AM

A mountain should do well, Galactus - Dave O on Jun 3, 2008, 1:34 AM

Hey, has anyone tried to ride interstate 15? View Thread - Sharon on Jun 2, 2008, 12:15 AM

1st time Cross-Country touring View Thread - Kevin on May 28, 2008, 3:36 PM

Good luck! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 28, 2008, 4:00 PM

Re: Good luck! ... - Kevin on May 28, 2008, 10:05 PM

Want company? - Cecilia on May 28, 2008, 9:34 PM

Biking across America? BRING PEPPER SPRAY! ... View Thread - Colorado Guy! :) on May 22, 2008, 3:40 PM

Amen! - Dave O on May 22, 2008, 6:43 PM

curious mom View Thread - deb on Apr 30, 2008, 11:36 AM

Son looking for a companion - Anonymous on May 1, 2008, 1:26 PM

Not sure how to answer you, but ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 3, 2008, 12:28 PM

Re: curious mom - Anonymous on May 20, 2008, 6:14 PM

New York to New Orleans a New Experience View Thread - Brandon on May 20, 2008, 1:49 PM

Still need a boomer to track!!! (sooner than next summer :) View Thread - Colleen on Apr 9, 2007, 10:16 AM

He didn't leave any contact info? Not even a phone number?! ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Apr 9, 2007, 1:00 PM

Nope nto a friggin' trace - Colleen on Apr 9, 2007, 1:17 PM

Click on his name in his original post produced this e-mail ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Apr 9, 2007, 1:28 PM

I did but some funky email thing came up - Colleen on Apr 11, 2007, 11:01 AM

I'm not sure what you're asking ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Apr 11, 2007, 5:17 PM

Amy/Colorado-got it thanks!! - Colleen on Apr 12, 2007, 2:30 PM

Good luck! :) n/m - ColoradoGuy! :) on Apr 13, 2007, 1:28 PM

You're welcome, Colleen. :) Hope you get in touch with him. n/m - Amy on Apr 19, 2007, 9:59 PM

Colleen, - Amy on Apr 11, 2007, 9:28 PM

Going across america - jacmort on Apr 15, 2007, 12:24 PM

cant drive 55 - Keith on May 12, 2008, 9:54 PM

I'd love to cross America on bike... - Dave O on May 12, 2008, 10:37 PM

Biking across america on a recumbent trike View Thread - Fenton Forche on Oct 5, 2007, 12:02 PM

I don't know anyone personally who has done that... - Dave O on Oct 10, 2007, 12:22 PM

biking across america on a recumbent trike - gary on Nov 15, 2007, 9:58 AM

Did you ride yet? - RideForTheFatherless on May 12, 2008, 2:28 PM

The Ride for Rwanda View Thread - Greg on Mar 30, 2008, 8:07 PM

Good luck! n/m - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 1, 2008, 9:19 PM

If you're going thru Denver... - RideForTheFatherless on May 12, 2008, 2:21 PM

Join me - San Diego to Washington DC, late June View Thread - Cecilia on May 8, 2008, 9:01 AM

Sounds exciting! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 8, 2008, 5:28 PM

theft - Cecilia on May 8, 2008, 10:52 PM

Hopefully I didn't discourage you about the mountains! :) ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 9, 2008, 12:09 PM

Ride Accross America in July 2008 View Thread - Brian Boo on Aug 24, 2007, 7:14 PM

Welcome Brian! ... - ColoradoGuy! :) on Jan 15, 2008, 5:05 PM

Re: Ride Accross America in July 2008 - chuck on Jan 16, 2008, 6:15 PM

Wow! That is amazingly cheap. Way to go! ... - ColoradoGuy :) on Jan 16, 2008, 6:20 PM

BAA this summer - Mario on Mar 21, 2008, 10:41 PM

doin' the trip and need companions! - Cecilia on May 7, 2008, 11:09 PM

getting bicycle home View Thread - mitch on May 3, 2008, 6:00 PM

Here's what I did ... - Colorado Guy! :) on May 3, 2008, 6:25 PM

Want company? - Cecilia on May 7, 2008, 11:00 PM

East to West Cross Country May '08 View Thread - Will on May 1, 2008, 3:31 PM

how to start planning View Thread - catlin on Oct 15, 2007, 12:31 PM

Re: how to start planning - Mary on Oct 22, 2007, 9:13 AM

also planning a cross country ride next summer - Kristen on Nov 6, 2007, 1:33 PM

Good idea! - mary on Nov 30, 2007, 3:26 PM

Re: also planning a cross country ride next summer - Josh lewis on Jan 29, 2008, 7:16 PM

Kristin, do you ride singlespeed? - Dave O on Mar 14, 2008, 2:10 PM

IM INTERESTED - Anonymous on Mar 19, 2008, 7:16 PM

Summer of 2007 or 2008? - Sonny on Mar 31, 2008, 5:37 PM

Im looking for a group - Nicki on Apr 4, 2008, 4:28 PM

Companion - Bill on May 1, 2008, 1:29 PM

Re: how to start planning - Keith on Mar 12, 2008, 3:28 AM

Seattle to Cape Cod/Boston/New York View Thread - Jonny on Apr 30, 2008, 3:03 AM

Go Jonny go! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 30, 2008, 8:16 AM

Independence Pass View Thread - Rich on Apr 22, 2008, 7:55 AM

Biking Seattle to NYC this summer - HOW DO YOU CHARGE YOUR CAMERA?! View Thread - Anonymous on Apr 18, 2008, 7:32 PM

My Canon A85 uses AA batteries. I brought a plug-in charger with me ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 18, 2008, 8:22 PM

Anyone interested in Seattle to Chapel Hill, NC during the months of June and July? View Thread - Dot on Apr 18, 2008, 1:42 PM

Riding fixed gear Albuquerque to San Francisco View Thread - Will on Apr 12, 2008, 4:50 PM

Have you ever rode in a fixed gear in the mountains and/or long distance? ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 13, 2008, 7:32 AM

Very interesting! - Dave O on Apr 13, 2008, 1:22 PM

Indeed I have - Will on Apr 13, 2008, 10:28 PM

Okay, okay ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 16, 2008, 2:01 PM

Kansas City to Washington D.C. May 31 to June 21 View Thread - Patrick on Apr 10, 2008, 12:26 AM

Welcome! ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 10, 2008, 11:36 AM

read read read, bike bike bike View Thread - e on Apr 5, 2008, 4:21 PM

The Holy Bible :-) nm - Dave O on Apr 5, 2008, 4:33 PM

I've done it, and no books really helped me ... - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 5, 2008, 8:13 PM

Nice, I cycled with windchills in the 20's yesterday ... View Thread - Colorado Guy! :) on Apr 5, 2008, 7:05 AM

cool ride! - Dave O on Apr 5, 2008, 4:45 PM

How many gears are enough gears for BAA? View Thread - e on Apr 5, 2008, 4:19 PM

A rear cassette with lower gears may help... - Dave O on Apr 5, 2008, 4:45 PM

Tour Company? 455 days and counting.. View Thread - bladedspoke on Mar 11, 2008, 8:47 PM

Way to go! ... - Colorado Guy in San Diego! :) on Mar 21, 2008, 8:27 AM

Which companies? - Steve P on Apr 2, 2008, 12:40 PM

How to find a group? Please respond View Thread - Jake on Mar 28, 2008, 12:09 AM

Boy, that's going to be hard... - Colorado Guy! :) on Mar 28, 2008, 8:21 AM

Touring Company - Steve Peugh on Apr 2, 2008, 12:34 PM

Teenager thinking about making the trip View Thread - Jake on Nov 8, 2007, 10:28 PM

Re: Teenager thinking about making the trip - claire on Nov 10, 2007, 11:43 AM

Re: Teenager thinking about making the trip - Jake on Nov 10, 2007, 5:44 PM

Re: Teenager thinking about making the trip - Josh lewis on Jan 29, 2008, 7:18 PM

Re: Teenager thinking about making the trip - The Saint on Mar 30, 2008, 10:50 PM

have you ever rode slo to morro bay - toni on Mar 31, 2008, 10:18 PM

I am crazy too! : ) - Monica on Feb 23, 2008, 1:40 PM

NYC to SF View Thread - Seth on Dec 30, 2007, 11:18 AM

What specific portion do you need help with? n/m - ColoradoGuy! :) on Jan 10, 2008, 6:26 PM

route - Seth on Jan 21, 2008, 9:34 AM

Need a friend? - Nicki on Mar 31, 2008, 9:13 PM

Transamerica Trail with bike trailer View Thread - Sonny on Mar 31, 2008, 5:53 PM

Wisconsin- Bike Across America View Thread - Matt on Mar 23, 2008, 10:58 PM

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