Cycle Cross-Country with Adventure Cycling
Cool Tools, one of my favorite blogs, has a nice little feature on Adventure Cycling. It is an organization that organizes cross country cycling adventures using various routes. They give you all the information that you could possibly need, like how much to pack, where to sleep, where to get supplies/fix your bike, and where to ride. They publish a magazine nine times a year on for cross-country cycling enthusiasts, or those looking to get into the sport. Cool Tools gives you a brief overview, but Adventure Cycling offers much more. They don’t just give you a map, they are your guide. You can call them 24 hours a day for help, and they also give you a blog so your family and friends can stay up to date on your progress (they even tell you where there are internet cafes that you can update your blog along the way). If you are adventurous enough to try something like this, there is really no other way to go.
[...] Adventure Cycling is at it again, and in a very good way. They are working directly with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to help in the planning of an official interstate bike system. The AASHTO Task Force was charged with developing a national corridor-level plan and designation system that transportation agencies can utilize for the development of bicycle routes. What this means for you and me is much more support on a federal level for cyclists. While this doesn’t mean that the system will be a massive trail network, it does suggest an effort to utilize existing roads and trails by making them more bike friendly. Cycling routes create viable transportation alternatives and positively impact rural economies. Well-planned bike routes also provide places for citizens to exercise & explore, offering a great opportunity for improving health and well-being, as well as connecting people to the landscapes and cultures of our fabulous country. [...]
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