Bike Across America

Oldest and most used route is the transamerica.

Bike across america.

At 4 626 miles the route starts in astoria oregon and ends in yorktown virginia. The transamerica bike route is the classic bike touring route across america. Starting in oceanside under one of the longest piers in california raam spans 3000 miles climbs 175 000 feet crosses 12 states and finishes at city dock in annapolis maryland the east coast sailing mecca. By june of 1976 the trail was ready.

This set of maps covers from astoria oregon to yorktown virginia a distance of 4252 miles. A bike across america story authored by steve garufi this 344 page memoir tells the story of steve s first bike across usa trip. Raam team start saturday june 19 2021. Now he s setting off on the american bike project an epic solo adventure of cross country.

Leave your bags and logistical worries with us. National geographic travel photographer tyler metcalfe recently quit his job and sold off his possessions. The transamerica bicycle trail began in 1973 during our co founder s ride from alaska to argentina as nothing more than an ambitious idea for a way to celebrate the nation s upcoming 200th birthday. All details are included.

America by bicycle provides highly rated fully supported bicycle tours all across america. Cross country challenge is america by bicycle s central route across the united states. I m sure people have squeaked by with a self contained bike ride that cost less than 1 000 dollars while supported bike rides may cost a cyclist close to 10 000 when all is done. Bicycling across the usa.

This epic bicycle trip across america will take you from the pacific coast of california to the vast basins of the mojave desert past the mystic spires of monument valley the volcanic fields and the high desert of new mexico. We have a ride to suit all cyclists interests levels and abilities. The cost to bike across america can vary greatly depending on your adventure style and habits. The 3829 mile route begins with a wheel dip in the pacific ocean in san francisco california and ends with a wheel dip in the atlantic ocean near portsmouth new hampshire.

Find a tour that fulfills your dream. For 36 years raam has been challenging ultracyclists from around the globe to push their physical and mental limits to the farthest reaches. The maps and guidebooks were published thanks to an enormous effort. Start with days of riding next to the pacific ocean then climb the sierras.

It is a more moderately paced 52 day tour that averages 80 miles per day and crosses through 13 states.