Going to ride part of the trans America route this year. Leaving from from Southern IL to Norfolk in the spring before it gets hot in the Midwest. Flexible but maybe middle May? Then in the fall before it gets cold I want to ride from Missoula to Southern IL. Maybe first week of September? This will complete route for me I started last yr. Anyone on route during similar time and wants some company that would be great. I’m 68 yr old married male and live in both Tucson and central IL. Rode from Oregon to Missoula with friends met on forum last yr and it was fantastic experience. Try to mostly camp but motel if it is bad weather. We averaged about 50/day coming through mountains to Missoula but I think might pick up a few more across Midwest. No hurry for me. Retired several yrs ago. I am mostly self sufficient but I find it is nice to have a companion in case of trouble. I am easy going, avoid politics, and love to talk ideas and laugh.