An Epic Cross-Country Adventure

If you have been on a long-distance, cross-country bicycle adventure, then you have experienced the wave of emotions that wash over you when dip the front tire of your bicycle into the ocean -- realizing that, two or three months earlier, you dipped your rear tire in the other ocean, perhaps wondering what you were thinking when you signed up for the trip.

But if you haven't crossed the country by bicycle, you are in for the treat of a lifetime.

Epic, cross-country tours require months of planning and training; the arduous journey, regardless of the route chosen, requires hard work, patience, and determination. The payback is typically a few months of spectacular vistas, new deep friendships, an appreciation of the simpler things in life, and a lot of great memories.

On the Adventure Cycling Southern Tier tour in 2011, Malte, a tour participant, stood at the edge of the beach looking out at the ocean and said, "It is not about the accomplishment; it is about the experiences. It was all fantastic."

You can find all of these things on Adventure Cycling's Northern Tier tour this summer. Like on all of our other epic, cross-country tours, we travel as an intimate group of fifteen, camping along the way and cooking morning and evening meals as a group. Our support van will carry all your gear and the group gear so that you can enjoy each day on your bicycle, load-free.

You will begin and end your journey climbing some awesome mountains, including the Cascades, Rockies, Adirondacks, White and Green mountains. In between you will glide across the plains of eastern Montana and North Dakota; the lake regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan; and the rolling hills of New York and New England. You won't want to forget to stop in Sandpoint, Idaho, for a slice of pie, or to try those famous Wisconsin cheese curds along the way!

As with all of our epic adventures, advanced planning is necessary and space is limited. Sign up today for the Northern Tier and the journey of a lifetime.

Photo by Arlen Hall.

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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's Tours Department. We've just announced our 2012 Tours Slate!

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/11/epic-cross-country-adventure.html

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Cyclist Emergency Kit! Whats in yours?

One of the things that amaze me about some cyclist is when I see them with out a saddle bag on there bike, of course they could have all the necessary kit some where else on there person but if you are a serious cyclist it would be hard for me to believe that you have never had a puncture or any other mechanical problem whilst commuting our out riding your bike, so then when the inevitable does happen how well prepared are you. Me and my son have nearly built a whole bike with not much more than a multi tool, so if you are new to the security of a while stocked saddle bag I hope this short post will help you. Most of the this points below I have gained by either experienceing said problems or witnessing things that can go wrong. With this comprehensive list all angles should be covered.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/tqVrAtcRwKw/

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Bike upgrade: hydraulic disc brakes

... from cables (known as mechanical). My Giant Escape Disc is now equipped with Teppan Yaki SP5 floating stainless steel rotors and Shimano Deore M596 hydraulic brakes (opposed 2-piston design) with sintered pads. These brakes are 'bottom end' MTB (this bike is actually a hybrid) but according to Singletrack Magazine have "gained some of the [...]

Source: http://cycleseven.org/bike-upgrade-hydraulic-disc-brakes

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Cycling Weekly Interview

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Source: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4112/interview/cycling-weekly-interview/

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Klöden 2nd On GC, Horner 4th, as Vino Takes Stage 3 of Basque

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Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/kloden-2nd-on-gc-horner-4th-as-vino-takes-stage-3-of-basque/

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Just Arrived ? Ultimate Winter Overshoes from Snugg

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Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/11/08/just-arrived-ultimate-winter-overshoes-from-snugg

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Ben King Profile

Ben King Profile Benjamin King (born March 22, 1989 in North Garden, Virginia) is an American professional road-racing cyclist who moves up to Team RadioShack for the 2011 season.  Ben started racing at the age of 14 showing great promise and winning junior national titles before signing with Kelly Benefit Strategies.  He attended college at Virginia [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/ben-king-profile/

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How to keep your bicycle maintained cheaply.

When I got back into cycling 3 years ago it never crossed my mind that I will have to pay a small fortune to keep my bike maintained and running in good order. The cost of servcing a bike seems to vary as a basic service could cost as little as £30 to a full service for around £120.00 this is excluding any parts that may be required. My Local bike shop charges £69.00 for a bronze service, for this basic service which is really just checking your bike over, if you need any parts that?s even more cash you will have to part with. Learn how to maintain your bike and drive the cost of bicycle maintanance down.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Cyclingchatcouk/~3/tpvUDrOzP0g/

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Thanksgiving Roll Call: Day 2 ?Team?

Family often extends blood relations and obligatory birthday cards.  Sometimes family can be created from times of need, disaster, challenge and humility.  When you realize that you cannot conquer the mission alone, and you need someone there.  You need a shoulder to cry on, or a ecstatic hug for a minor accomplishment.  You need understanding.  [...]

Source: http://alisonstarnes.com/2011/11/19/thanksgiving-roll-call-day-2-team/

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