Pedalling From Coast to Coast: Trans American Cycling Adventure | Episode 1

After a bit of a delay today's video is the first from my ride across America. I set off just over a week ago now, and so far am following the ACA Trans American Trail. The Trans America Bicycle Trail, established in 1976 for the U.S. Bicentennial, is a renowned coast-to-coast cycling route spanning approximately 4,200 miles. Starting in Astoria, Oregon, and ending in Yorktown, Virginia, riders experience the majestic Rockies, the serene Midwest plains, and the historic Appalachian Mountains. I am open to changing the route as I go on this tour, but was keen to start on the coast, which is why I opted to begin with the classic Trans American route rather than the bike nonstop route that I discussed in a recent video. I begin this video at the start of the route, setting off from Astoria. I was incredibly nervous before starting on this adventure, I think nerves are normal before something like this, but nonetheless I was surprised how apprehensive I was given it was only last year I completed the GDMBR and had probably the best 2 months of my life doing so. Thankfully the nerves started to ease as I ticked off the first few days, and I am excited to find what this historic route has to offer as I progress across the country. Thank you for watching, and if you would like to follow along with this adventure please make sure to subscribe. Links Ko-fi (If you want to support the channel): https://ko-fi.com/matryder Garmin in-reach location: https://share.garmin.com/share/matryder 00:00. Introduction 02:12. Trying to get my wheels wet 07:10. First night campsite 16:10. Bear 19:10. I love the library 20:08. Really nice stealth campsite 26:15. Some very kind strangers 29:21. Perfect little trail town 30:47. Goodbye