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Cyclist in Mobile, Alabama

TRANS AMERICA (TAE604) -- Williamsburg, VA to Portland, OR, June, 1981

Total Miles: 4980
Miles/Day: 60
Days Riding: 80
Group Size: 13
Bike: Touring
Flat Tires: 7

Load: Panniers
Load Weight: 40 Lbs.
Camping: 80%
Cooking: 90%
Cost/Day: $ 6
ACA Helped Me: Yes

Rider: Christopher Marsh; 24 years old, Electrical Engineer, Non-Member UNITED STATES Email

Summary: Road the Trans America Trail with Bikecentennial in 1981 (TAE64) from Williamsburg, VA to Portland, OR.; Commercial Trip

How did ACA Help? It was one of your leader lead trips.

Health Issues: none.

Motivation: It was a dream I had for several years.

Most Challenging Aspect:Dealing with the group dynamics.

Favorite Experience: Meeting people along the way.

Least Favorite: Dealing with the group dynamics.

Tips: The trip was a mental challange not a physical one.

Date Entered: May, 2006

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