Any FReepers ever bicycled or walked across America?

self | 6/17/08 | NewJerseyJoe

[NewJerseyJoe]

Have any of you ever bicycled or walked across America? It is something I've been thinking about for several years.

If you have done this, would be interested in reading about your experiences. Routes you took (or avoided), mistakes made, lessons learned, planning, did you carry a firearm, memorable experiences, how long did it take, etc. ..... any aspect that you'd like to comment on.

[the invisib1e hand]

Flying is much quicker.

A train even, I think, would be.

[Libertarianize the GOP]

National Geographic has an article on a guy who did this.

[Cementjungle]

I bicycled across Delaware once... that's about my limit!

I do know (had as a house guest a few times) an Australian named Gerry Trattrei who did in fact win the RAM (Race Across America) a few times... very impressive guy.

[SeafoodGumbo]

Nah. I did cross Asia on stilts, though.

[21twelve]

I would head west if I were you.

[Hot Tabasco]

Have any of you ever bicycled or walked across America?

I tried one summer but only got about 2 blocks away from home when I had to go to the bathroom.......Then the phone rang, then the cat begged to be fed, then I realized the flowerboxes needed to be watered.

One thing led to another and before you know it, the summer was over and I still hadn't left the house.

[Dog Gone]

Most Freepers have jobs or family which would pretty much preclude such a nonsense adventure.

Than again, some people want to climb Mt. Everest for no discernable reason.

There’s nothing up there.

[444Flyer]

If you do it, do it for a cause. Seems to be the only reason to do it.

Otherwise, stay home, sleep in and order the best pizza in town.:)

[SeafoodGumbo]

Than again, some people want to climb Mt. Everest for no discernable reason.

There’s nothing up there.

Other than an an incredible view from 29,000 feet up.

[deport]

Try these websites:

http://bikeacrossamerica.org/

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=bicycle+across+america&spell=1

Peter Jenkins walk across america
http://www.peterjenkins.com/books_profile_AWAA.htm

Several others here:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=walk+across+america

[shibumi]

Yes, I have!!! BOTH!!!

(But not very far.....)

[444Flyer]

I have to admit I have fantasized about climbing Everest. I did natural childbirth instead. Let me tell you, after that experience...twice... I realize the closest a man can come is to summit Everest.

[Dog Gone]

If I could get to the top of Everest on a clear day by helicopter, I’d be tempted.

[Bobarian]

Bicycles are toys for children.
The Iron Butt 50cc (50 hours coast to coast on a motorcycle), on the other hand, is on my Bucket List.

[real saxophonist]

After 22 years as a professional musician, I’ve probably pushed buses about that distance.

[mdittmar]

I drove once,with two cats,in an El Camino with a bad cylinder,my Dad use to drive 5 kids to see his parents every summer after the Train left town.

[NewJerseyJoe]

Staying awake for 2 days and steering a motorcycle is more challenging than putting in 50-60 miles of cycling, daily, for 6-8 weeks????

[Doctor Raoul]

Sgt Craig Breiner USMC walked across New Jersey twice, once in 14.5 hours, second time 13 hours.

[Twinkie]

Peter Jenkins walked across America several years ago and wrote a book about it called “Walk Across America”, I think it was.