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B-76 ROUTE, W TO E, TAWK601 -- Reedsport, OR to Yorktown, VA, June, 1976

Total Miles: 4250
Miles/Day: 60
Days Riding: 90
Group Size: 12
Bike: Road
Flat Tires: 25

Load: Panniers
Load Weight: 60 Lbs.
Camping: 90%
Cooking: 90%
Cost/Day: $ 15
ACA Helped Me: Yes

Rider: James Cossitt; 18 years old, Lawyer - bankruptcy, Member United States Email

Summary: B-76, W to E, left Reedsport on 6/1/1976 and finished around 8/20/76; Commercial Trip

How did ACA Help? B-76 organized and supported the trip

Health Issues: Got really sick when left Baker OR and for next 2-3 days into Idaho. Other group members carried my gear and I could harldy turn the cranks.

Motivation: Sense of adventure

Most Challenging Aspect:Rain in E Oregon and across Idaho

Favorite Experience: Hanging out each day, making lifelong friends, sense of common purpose and committment

Least Favorite: Rain in E Oregon and across Idaho

Tips: Perservere. Never quit. Easy does it.

Date Entered: Dec, 2020

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