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This blog chronicles the ride of 3 senior guys who are riding over 3,000 miles from San Diego, Ca to St Augustine, Fl from September to December 2021 (six wheels).
Their dream and passion for biking has brought them together on this mission. At least one friend (ha ha, I'm the plus) will join them for parts of the ride.
How did they meet? Through Adventure Cycling Companions Wanted section. https://www.adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist/companions-wanted/
The terrain is challenging with climbs over the Tecate Divide (4,140, feet) in California followed by several days in the desert at the Imperial San Dunes.
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It has mountain passes and climbing in Arizona (4,974 ft), climbing over 2,600 feet to 6,378 feet in Silver City, New Mexico.
Texas will bring them in to hill country, while they will find flatter roads meandering through piney woods, bayous, along farmlands and woodlots, and past the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean.
Follow them on their journey from preparatory rides to traveling updates.
WHO ARE THOSE GUYS?
Brother Mike, SW US, Born to Explore
Bubba, Upper North Central US, math and chem wiz. Hill climber!
J.R.
Innovator, bike equipment designer, Northern midwesterner
Chief Naldo
Bicycle tourist, loves the wind in his hair, World Traveler
MEET THE STEEDS
2019 Salsa Marrakesh
Brother Mike's steed is a Salsa Marrakesh with classic Marathon tires, three water bottles and Orleib Panniers. More water will be added as needed.
Sequoia-cross
Bubba rides a specialized sequoia- cross between a gravel and touring bike
2017 Nashbar
J,R.'s steed is a 2017 Nashbar Touring Bike with Menards: DIY rear panniers. Most inventive equipment of the team.
2019 Scott Speedster
Chief Naldo's steed is a Scott Speedster. It will need losts of water to support the front and rear Ortleib Panniers. Hoping the Marathon Supremes will hold up.
TOUR PAGES WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE TRIP
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