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HELLO!

Welcome back. Seven years after my first ride across the United States, I am doing it again.

This blog will document my trek.

My Bike

My Bike

The bike I’ll be riding on this Trans Am Express Westward ride is a Surly Disc Trucker.

I bought my bike from Wheel & Heel in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Some of the upgrades I made to my bike include: 700mm x 35mm Schwalbe GT Tour tires, a Tubus rear rack, an Ortlieb Classic Handlebar pack, a Bike Nashbar Trunk bag, frame pump, two water bottles (plus a Camelbak which I will wear on my back), Bontrager fenders, Race Face flat pedals, and a Brooks B17 seat.

22 days to go

22 days to go

The Route

The Route