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Hello!

I’m following my lifelong dream to ride my bike across the United States.

This blog will document my trek.

My Bike

My Bike

The bike I’ll be riding on this Trans Am Express Westward ride is a Surly Disc Trucker.

I bought my bike from Wheel & Heel in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Some of the upgrades I made to my bike include: 700mm x 35mm Schwalbe GT Tour tires, a Tubus rear rack, an Ortlieb Classic Handlebar pack, a Bike Nashbar Trunk bag, frame pump, two water bottles (plus a Camelbak which I will wear on my back), Bontrager fenders, Race Face flat pedals, and a Brooks B17 seat.

22 days to go

22 days to go

The Route

The Route