Training And Planning

This is what I do for hours on end when it's cold and rainy and my mind hurts from planning.

I've been pretty amazed at the response so far and the amount of people that have contacted me offering tidbits of information on where they live or who they know. So, a big thanks to those of you who have taken them time to reach out and expect to hear from me as I find time to reply and possibly set something up! In coming weeks I'll be giving out more specifics about the towns I'll be near and a more clearcut time frame, so please continue to spread the word about the blog.

I'm also pretty thrilled to announce that I'll be beginning the first of many photo essays on Wednesday of next week!

Six Degrees Of Separation

As I've been out and about at bike shops or pulling internet from cafes talking with people about my trip there's always an "Oh, I've got to introduce you to so and so!" It's becoming clear that everyone has a friend of a friend and that's what I'm banking on here.

The month of February is crunch time for me to work out the logistics of the trip and secure as much housing as I possibly can. This is where you guys get to lend a hand and point me in the direction of folks you know along the way, or at least nearby. I'm basing my travels off of The Southern Tier Route.

Take a minute and mull over the route, talk with your friends, tell me who you've couchsurfed with, what towns you've visited, and repost this wherever you can! I can only make so many calls and e-mails and I'm really relying on those reading who have heard great stories or know great people that I don't want to miss along the way!

I've also got some exciting stories in the works just from meeting people here in Nashville and talking about the trip. Stay tuned!