My wife is an original 76er but she can no longer ride. To observe the 50th anniv of her 6-wk trip with group 1GWWB601, I’ll retrace as much of her path as possible in a span of 2 wks, starting in Astoria on 5/31/26 and following the TransAmerica Trail Eastward. One of our adult sons will join me as far as Sisters, which we hope to reach Thurs 6/4 or Fri 6/5. After that I’ll be solo and welcome any compatible riding companions through Sat 6/13.
I’m just an ordinary guy, not a pro cyclist, but have determination & much enthusiasm to do this trip as a tribute to my amazing wife. Will even be using much of her original gear, e.g. her Schwinn Le Tour and even her iconic orange Bikecentennial triangle. I’ll have a sleeping bag but no tent and thus will stay at hotels, B&Bs, hostels, etc. Hope to travel 70-ish miles/day depending on terrain, weather, & willpower.
Contact me if you have overlapping plans. Hope to see lots of other riders on the trail in this anniversary year. – Stephen