Similar to the RAGBRAI (the bike ride across Iowa) experience, I will be traveling from one body of water to another. Except instead of the Missouri River to the Mississippi, I will be traveling from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic and thus the journey must begin with the christening of my back tire in the Pacific Ocean. Thanks First Descents for the picture-worthy new jersey. :)
Today's riding plan was more about logistics than it was about actually riding. I only rode about 25 miles in the late afternoon while trying to figure out the best ways to communicate with my mom (the support vehicle) and how the ACA maps work in reality. Over the course of the next few months, I am planning to primarily follow the ACA Northern Tier Route with the addition of the Great Lakes loop.
Happy Trails!
Tire Dipping in the Pacific Ocean
Anacortes, WA: The Beginning...
Hey Mary! Congratulations on the start of an amazing journey, I can't wait to follow your trip. I just checked out your route and I see you may be passing though my hometown of Bemidji, MN(Headwaters of the Mississippi). My parents still live there and have offered you and your mom a place to stay should you decide to take that route. Please contact me (FB is probably the easiest way) and I can give you some info. Best of luck to you and safe travels, I will be thinking of you! Heather Harmala(KMC alum)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather! We will be in touch.
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