We will ride approximately 50 miles per day, give or take a few miles. We will complete a daily trip and mileage log which will include traveling from and to, total miles for the day and cumulative miles.

New York to Chicago Route

Miles a day and Cities

• 1- 65 Rosemand
• 1- 50 Choshohocqen – Philadelphia
• 1- 50 Reading –Pennsylvania
• 1- 51.1 Elizabeth Town
• 1- 56.8 Shippensburg- Pennsylvania
• 1- 30.9 Hagerstown- Maryland
• 1- 41 Williamsport- Pennsylvania
• 1- 43.8 Cumberland-Maryland
• 1- 49.9 Marketon
• 1- 63.8 Wet Newton – Pittsburgh
• 1- 50.9 Harmony Township Pennsylvania
• 1- 56.5 Akron – Ohio
• 1- 53.1 Cleveland – Ohio
• 1- 52.2 Bellvue – Ohio
• 1- 57.9 Perrysburg-Ohio
• 1- 48.7 Montepeller-Ohio
• 1- 47.9 Lagrange
• 1- 54.8 Southben – Indiana
• 1- 49.6 Gary – Indiana
• 1- 41.2 Illinois - Chicago

Route 66: Chicago to Santa Monica, Ca - 2381.00 Miles

Opportunities:

• Rail to Trails Conservancy
• Adventure Cycling Association (Adventure cycling maps)
• Local bike shops in each state
• Danny’s Cycles
• Towpath Bike
• Local Law enforcement in major cities and to start and end ride.
• Local Department of Transportation (state maps)

Training:

• 6-9 months of focused training; four to six days a week
• Complete one ride of at least 300 miles before 9/11/2011
• Local Gyms/ Personal trainers
• Lifetime Fitness
• LA Fitness
• Gold’s Gym
• Diet is essential for endurance and strength training for at least 6 months before
• We will host 3 extra riders; however any one whom wants to join us is welcome and can ride as long as they want.
• Spas or massages parlors
• Aspiring chef/ nutritionists for a portion of the trip if not all ;( they will receive salary and/or media coverage and nationwide recognition.

Recommended by Professional Cyclist Andrew Smith