Day 1 - Go west young man, go west - Rollin' ocean to ocean

May 10, 2023

Day 1 - Go west young man, go west

Great first day, started out about 8:20am from the Yorktown monument. Yorktown is where Cornwall surrendered to Washington ending the Revolutionary War. Of course there was the mandatory dip of the rear tire in the salt water of the Atlantic. Temperature started at 58 and rose to 72 later in the day. Sunshine all day

Met Fritzy and Fish, two delightful Goldens who licked my ears

Rode the entire afternoon on the Virginia Capital Trail

Met Susan who just turned 70 and told me about her Transamerica ride 20 years earlier

Trying to find the best pie/cobbler across the US. This was the best peach cobbler I have ever had. Served at the Culs Courthouse Grill

Rodney and I rode together the last 10 miles, he is from Indianapolis area. We are staying the night in the Willis United Methodist Church

Today's ride: 61 miles (98 km)
Total: 61 miles (98 km)

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Rachel and Patrick HugensHappy Travels
Racpat
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2 years ago

George (Buddy) HallI read all the intro material, will be interested in following along. You may benefit from reading parts of the epilog of my Transam journal (link provided in earlier comment), especially the statistics and advice to others sections. The Transam is a demanding route, but quite doable for a determined individual. Best of luck,
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2 years ago

Brian ScottGo Dave! Best of luck!

Brian
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1 year ago

Jeff LeeHave a great trip! I live fairly close to the route, in Henderson, Kentucky. (I did the TransAm in 2006, when I lived somewhere else, and coincidentally ended up living near the route years later.)

I always recommend to TransAm riders that they stay at the First Baptist Church in Sebree, Kentucky. They have very nice cyclist-only lodging for bike tourists.

PS,
As you probably have heard, you will be chased by dogs in Kentucky. But it's not really that big of a deal :)
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1 year ago

David HendersonTo Jeff LeeJeff,
I have two friends that live in Henderson and I will be seeing them as I cross through western, KY. I may end up staying in Sebree for the night
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1 year ago

Steve ClarkSo excited for you my friend!! What a great thing to pursue. I fully believe you will make it to the Pacific.

What feelings do you have today? Is it all jumbled, or peaceful, or something else?
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1 year ago

Steve ClarkLooks like fair weather for the launch! Nice to get a couple days in the saddle without too much heat or rain. We celebrate you!!
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1 year ago

Steve ClarkAnd the saga begins. What a great first day. You are doing it!

Thrilled for you!

May the downhills be longer than the uphills,
the wind ever behind you,
and the rains only falling at night.

But, if that doesn't happen, may your deep, honest laughter bring a smile no matter what.
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1 year ago

David BreitBest of luck Dave and it looks like you're already having fun.

Enjoy the journey to its fullest.

I'll be following along on PyschoBlaze!
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1 year ago

Theresa GardnerSo happy you are on your way! Great pics, Dave.
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1 year ago

David HendersonTo David BreitWhere all the psychos post their biking adventures
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1 year ago