I've been considering a long distance ride for a while. Was in training in 2015 and 16 but both years family health issues forced me to cancel plans.
How long? Thinking East Texas to Mount Rushmore.
Why Rushmore? No idea; just seemed like a reasonable destination.
May have a trail team, may not. If I have a team I'll take a travel trailer. If not, was thinking a couple nights on the ground; one in a hotel; repeat, repeat, repeat.
Leave late spring when prevailing winds are at my back and weather favorable.
Likely ride a Trek 29er so I can take backroads.
Done some route planning with google maps; bike option.
Experience: Ridden MS 150 a few times.
Not in top shape now but lifelong fitness and getting there shouldn't be too tough.
Oh, I should mention, if I go next Spring I'll be 73 when I leave.
Welcome comments from anyone with such experience. Pace, miles/day, gear required, etc.
And, before you ask, yes, I AM outta my freakin mind!
How long? Thinking East Texas to Mount Rushmore.
Why Rushmore? No idea; just seemed like a reasonable destination.
May have a trail team, may not. If I have a team I'll take a travel trailer. If not, was thinking a couple nights on the ground; one in a hotel; repeat, repeat, repeat.
Leave late spring when prevailing winds are at my back and weather favorable.
Likely ride a Trek 29er so I can take backroads.
Done some route planning with google maps; bike option.
Experience: Ridden MS 150 a few times.
Not in top shape now but lifelong fitness and getting there shouldn't be too tough.
Oh, I should mention, if I go next Spring I'll be 73 when I leave.
Welcome comments from anyone with such experience. Pace, miles/day, gear required, etc.
And, before you ask, yes, I AM outta my freakin mind!