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Good to meet you (virtually) Buddy. We do seem to be of similar mindset about bicycle touring. I journaled my 2021 TransAm and a 2023 truncated Norther Tier in the *other* journal site. I’m trying CycleBlaze because it seems like a better interface.
Spot-on about forest fires. I had to divert on the 2021 TransAm, and even hitched a ride to get around closed roads. Unfortunately it was pretty smoky/hazy in the Teatons and Yellowstone and I didn’t see much. The ACA and the NFS does a good job on mapping fires and road closures and I’ll certainly keep an eye on the situation.
CPAP: I use a Breas Z2 with optional power pack. I lugged two batteries on the TransAm, but rarely need both so I’m going with a single this trip. More often than not, 110v is available at campsites and city parks every couple of days, or I’d spend the night indoors at churches/hostels/motels for a variety of reasons.
I'll be following along - parts of your route are also in my long-term queue to ride. Some interesting similarities twixt you and I; I'm not a youngster either, but you have 4 years on me - I also ride a Surly Disc Trucker (2015 model) and it weighs out at 105 pounds when I'm fully loaded and carry camping gear - and I too now travel with a made-for-travel CPAP machine but mine is corded. My 2 coast-to-coast rides (2015 and 2021) have each been more challenging due to forest fires, and the western states are currently battling fires, so beware that you may find yourself having to detour around burn areas. Best of luck, I'll be following along and learning from your experiences.
1 day agoLooking forward to your journal.
1 day ago
Uncle Ken, I look forward to following your trek. Good luck with it!
17 hours ago