Going the Distance

I'm still trying to fathom riding 4262 miles. It will probably be beyond my comprehension even when the trip is complete. When I look at my maps, or even the mileage listed below, I must admit my heart skips a beat. After all, it is a journey with many unforeseen variables. I grapple with thoughts of not finishing, yet I embrace the ideal of reaching for something greater than a long distance bike ride. Yes, it is a once in a lifetime experience. However, the experience is driven by the purpose of supporting CanCare as they continue to assist in offering hope to those struggling in a very deep way.

We will leave the morning of June 4th from Astoria, Oregon. We have two months allotted for the trip, but we hope to complete the ride just shy of 55 days. In an effort to defray costs, we will be camping. When weather is too extreme, we will stay in churches or motels along the route. We will eat out the majority of the time, but we will carry a meal or two for emergency use.

Listed below is mileage and towns that we will be traveling though.




TransAmerica Trail
TransAmerica Trail Summary:
Astoria, OR, to Yorktown, VA 12 map set (4,262 mi.)
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1. Astoria, OR, to Coburg, OR (234.5 mi.)
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2. Coburg, OR, to Baker City, OR (340 mi.)
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3. Baker City, OR, to Missoula, MT (419 mi.)
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4. Missoula, MT, to West Yellowstone, MT (332 mi.)
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5. West Yellowstone, MT, to Rawlins, WY (349.5 mi.)
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6. Rawlins, WY, to Pueblo, CO (390.5 mi.)
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7. Pueblo, CO, to Alexander, KS (292.5 mi.)
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8. Alexander, KS, to Girard, KS (333.5 mi.)
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9. Girard, KS, to Murphysboro, IL (411.5 mi.)
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10. Murphysboro, IL, to Berea, KY (410.5 mi.)
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11. Berea, KY, to Christiansburg, VA (381 mi.)
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12. Christiansburg, VA, to Yorktown, VA (367.5 mi.)
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